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 tips on effective teaching online. Here are some of their observations.
To Bolster University Quality, Libya Creates Local Rankings
A local university ranking system seeks to encourage Libya’s academic institutions to track their quality by a common set of standards
A New Textbook on Arab Graphic Design Provides a Rare Overview
Two artist-academics have written a textbook on Arab graphic design that is a landmark in capturing the regional history of the discipline.
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.
The Secret Weapon of Good Online Teaching: Discussion Forums
6 ways to lead meaningful class discussions in an asynchronous online forum
Hospitality Education in the Mideast Stays on Course Despite Covid-19
The pandemic stalled tourism and deeply cut the revenues it produces, but students continue to enroll in hospitality education programs, hoping the industry bounces back.
Sharjah Performing Arts Academy Fills an Educational Gap in the Gulf
The academy, about to start its second year, bases its curriculum on local culture and expands the opportunities for Gulf students to study the performing arts without going abroad.
Sorry, Not Sorry: Online Teaching Is Here to Stay
Four reasons you should join the online-teaching movement and spend some time this summer polishing your digital skills.
Global Citizenship: A Way to Combat Racism on Campuses and Beyond
Universities in the Arab world are missing an opportunity to become more involved in building tolerance and harmony among the world’s people.
5 Ways to Connect With Online Students
In remote teaching, it’s easy to forget that students are real people. Here’s why connecting early and often with them is vital, and how to do it.
