Archive - Nafez's Notes

Beyond the Hype: Taking a 50 Year Lens to the Impact of AI on Learning

How do we make sure LLMs are not "digital duct tape"?

Apr 16 •

March 2024

Redefining the PhD Journey: Entrepreneurship Meets Deep Tech

Leveraging a clear understanding of learning science to redesign PhD programs around groundbreaking deep tech spinouts

Mar 21 •

February 2024

Motivation is all you need

The more valuable the AI learning tools we can use become, the more important designing for learner motivation is.

Feb 29 •

January 2024

My favourite problems

We may never really know the answers to all our problems, but we need to be clear on what problems we care about

Jan 21 •

September 2023

Building a GPS for Human Skills

An Interview with Kian Katanforoosh, CEO & Founder at Workera

Sep 19, 2023 •

August 2023

From Hardwood to Classroom: Unleashing the Power of Visible Thinking To Transform Learning

We can take a page from the world of sports to create a paradigm shift in how we are leveraging the rise of generative AI to create better learning…

Aug 6, 2023 •

June 2023

You Have to Pay Attention

On navigating the tension between education & entertainment

Jun 19, 2023 •

May 2023

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

May 16, 2023 •

April 2023

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

Apr 6, 2023 •

March 2023

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…

Mar 6, 2023 •

February 2023

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”.

Feb 3, 2023 •

December 2022

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…

Dec 6, 2022 •

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