Opinion
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Head of the Smithsonian Institution Talks about the Power of Culture, History and Museums
Lonnie G. Bunch III, secretary of the United States’ Smithsonian Institution, tells a Cairo audience about his vision of what…
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Earthquake Tragedy Highlights Need for Arab Social Research on Natural Disasters
After the Turkey-Syria quakes, a mass communication scholar at Alexandria University calls for the establishment of an Arab research centre…
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AI Is Reshaping Education. How Should Educators Respond?
Artificial intelligence inevitably will cause profound changes in education. Educators should embrace the opportunities this presents, two Qatari scholars argue.
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Pen, Paper and Print: Some Advantages of Low-Tech Teaching
(The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Al-Fanar Media).…
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How Should Universities Respond to the Challenges of ChatGPT?
Artificial intelligence chatbots like ChatGPT are getting smarter. Universities need to re-envision assignments and assessment methods to keep up.
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Nurturing Empathy and Solidarity Through Teaching the History of Slavery
History tells us that almost anyone can be enslaved. Such lessons can help affluent students relate to people who are…
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From ‘Aladdin’ to ‘Grendizer’: Connecting with Students through Popular Culture
Watching cartoons in class can be more than a superficial exercise, argues a history professor in Qatar.
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Teaching Media in Arab Universities: Challenges of 2023 and Beyond
Issues like false news, artificial intelligence, and a changing labour market pose serious challenges for the journalists of tomorrow. Are…
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