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We knew it was broken. Now we might just have to fix it.
An optimistic view on how generative AI will transform education by creating “lower floors and higher ceilings”.
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Finding the levers to create transformational learning solutions
As the hype around the next big thing in edtech ebbs and flows, it's important to ground our thinking in what parts of the learning process are changing
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Learning to Play, Playing to Learn
We need to bring learning at all levels closer to play and that starts by acknowleding the individual needs of each learner
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Lighting the Fire of Learning
Learner motivation is a missing piece in a lot of our discussions around learning. A study of game design offers a 5 part framework for creating better…
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Building A Bridge for Arabic Children's Literature
Getting children to embrace the rich tapestery of Arabics is key to promoting literacy and reading among children in all varities of Arabic - especially…
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Beyond digitizing math curricula, to transforming our relationship with numbers
The story of Mathigon - a playground for mathematics - shows the power of building from first principles and putting pedagogy first with a team of…
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Engineering Learning - Building context relevant structures, not shipping software for the average learner
An interview with Bror Saxberg on the need for a different approach to improving learning
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The Gameboy instead of the Metaverse of Education
We are at risk of just moving our brick and mortar classrooms to the “metaverse”. To create truly transformative experiences we must go much deeper …
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In Pursuit of A Better, More Equitably Distributed Tomorrow for MENA
Changemakers across the region are using education to create a better future for MENA's inhabitants
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Using First Principles to Push Past the Hype in Edtech
A lot of what passes for "innovation" in edtech does not go far enough, because it is not grounded in first principles of the learning sciences
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Play More
Divorcing work from play is hurting us in more ways than we realise. We should play more, to learn more, to live more.
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Teachers, Technology & Tortoises
The Frontiers of Arabic education technology
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Captain Majed & the Arabic Language: Tackling the Most Important Learning Challenge in MENA
While many efforts move on to address new-age literacies, the reality is that many in the region are not functionally literate
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Finding Chicken Nuggets in Bahrain: A Guide to MENA Consumer Segmentation
The traditional regional or national consumer segmentation is outdated and unhelpful. Innovators and investors need a more nuanced approach to…
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Nafez's Notes
My latest musings and thoughts on everything learning and education in MENA, emerging markets and beyond
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