Opinion
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Making Interdisciplinary Research Actually Happen
Scientists must work together across disciplinary silos to create a better future for the world, the authors say.
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How ‘Supportive Disruption’ Could Transform Arab Higher Education
In his new book, John Waterbury proposes a series of reforms that could transform educational systems in the Middle East…
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How to Use Pre-Recorded Lectures and Video Effectively: Faculty Insights
Faculty members at the American University in Cairo share strategies they’ve found effective.
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Supportive Innovation: A Model for Change in Arab Higher Education
After long scholarly and administrative experience in the Arab region and an intense study of Arab higher education, a political…
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Encouraging Students’ Participation in Online Classes: Tools and Practices
One of the advantages of online learning is its potential for ensuring that everyone participates. Faculty members at the American…
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Reduce Workloads to Ease Students’ Stress: Faculty Insights
Students may feel overwhelmed with the new demands of online learning. Faculty members at the American University in Cairo share…
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How Gulf Universities Could Be a Regional Reservoir for Arab Talent
The wealthy Gulf countries have the education and research facilities to attract Arab talent, but need to take steps to…
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Making Online Teaching Work: Insights from American University in Cairo Faculty
A newsletter of the Center for Learning and Teaching at the American University in Cairo asked faculty members to share…
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How the Gulf Countries Could Help Retain Arab Talent in the Region
The wealthy Gulf countries could act as a reservoir for Arab talent in the region, benefiting their own economies and…
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7 Ways to Assess Students Online and Minimize Cheating
Here are seven student-friendly ways to promote academic integrity in the virtual classroom without resorting to cheating-prevention tools.
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