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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.
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Opinion
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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Opinion
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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Opinion
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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Opinion
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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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…
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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…
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Opinion
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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Opinion
The Secret Weapon of Good Online Teaching: Discussion Forums
6 ways to lead meaningful class discussions in an asynchronous online forum
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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,…
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