Pandemic Casts a Shadow on Extracurricular Activities for Egyptian Students
The Covid-19 pandemic has pushed activities for Egyptian students online, drawing a mixed reaction.
Why Business Schools Need to Teach Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is advancing at lightning speed, with important implications for business and society. Business schools need to do a better job of preparing students for it.
A Promoter of Peaceful Co-Existence Seeks a New Model for Arab Education
Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi sees education as the best hope for countering extremism and building a better future.
Saudi Universities Take Steps Toward Financial Independence
Three public universities are the first to start operating under a new plan that gives them more freedom but reduces state funding. Questions remain about how it will affect students and professors.
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 and North Africa.
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.
Universities in Qatar Help Students Stay Connected in a Remote-Learning World
With less social interaction on campuses, students are feeling more stress. Universities are trying to help them maintain good mental health.
A Vision for Quality Online and Blended Education in the Arab World
A study suggests ways of blending online and classroom activities, and convincing governments of the value of accredited online learning.
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 scientist proposes a way forward.
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 University in Cairo share strategies they’ve found effective.
