The Courage to Include: Embracing Uncertainty in Building a Truly Inclusive Qatar
Despite policies promoting inclusive education, thousands of children with disabilities in Qatar remain out of school, their futures shaped by barriers rather than opportunities. This article explores the stark gap between policy and practice, highlighting the challenges families face and the urgent need for collective action. It challenges us to rethink inclusion—not as an abstract […]
Legal and Ethical Aspects of AI: What Role for Education?
AI has reshaped our world, bringing extraordinary benefits and raising complex legal and ethical questions. In this op-ed, Susan L. Karamanian, Dean of HBKU College of Law, delves into the intersection of AI, education, and the law, highlighting the urgent need for interdisciplinary collaboration and critical thinking to navigate AI’s challenges and opportunities effectively. Each […]
Qatar’s Edtech Testbed: Challenges and Opportunities for Building Collaborative Partnerships Toward Innovative, Tech-Enabled Teaching and Learning
What barriers and opportunities exist for the schools and teachers in introducing, incorporating, and implementing edtech and encouraging its use in the classroom? To what extent do support and professional development opportunities offered by the edtech venture (i.e., Kamkalima) influence the use and incorporation of the edtech tool in and outside the classroom? How do […]
We are Nature: Deepening Our Roots as Community Leaders
Since time immemorial, nature has been our greatest teacher. The patterns existing within and between complex and distinct systems speak volumes about how to create thriving teams. Indeed when we look to nature for inspiration on how to lead, we see the very foundation of any ecosystem is reciprocity, a willingness to share, to give […]
The Potential of Africa’s Youth is Enormous. We Must Ensure They Learn.
2023 is a demographic tipping point for Africa’s youth. According to the World Bank, for the first time in recorded history, we will have the largest population of young people on the planet. As Governor of Nigeria’s most populous state, home to Africa’s largest city, I carry the responsibility for maximizing the potential of our […]
Qatar’s Edtech Testbed: Building Collaborative Partnerships for Innovative Teaching and Learning Outcomes
Download the report EdTech, or educational technology, refers to the use of technology to enhance and support learning. EdTech testbeds are essentially environments where new EdTech tools and approaches can be developed and tested in a controlled setting. These testbeds allow educators and researchers to experiment with different technologies and pedagogical approaches to determine their effectiveness in […]
Six Procurement and Retention Lessons for EdTech Companies
According to a 2020 report by HolonIQ, the total global EdTech expenditure is expected to reach $404B by 2025 representing a 16.3% CAGR, or 2.5x growth, between 2019-2025. Part of this market acceleration is a reflection of a significant ‘infrastructure catch-up’, as well as a huge increase in student populations within developing countries. With that […]
Piloting Qatar’s First Edtech TestBed: The Journey Towards Best Practice, Sustainable Partnerships and Innovation
When you think about technology in the classroom, what comes to mind? Over the last three years of the COVID-19 pandemic, digital learning has accelerated –virtual calls, online collaboration and the more frequent utilization of educational technology (edtech) platforms are all normal components of classroom learning today. Edtech has certainly proliferated over the last few […]
Learning Ecosystems: A Powerful Means to Supporting Learners in Underserved Communities
As we dive deeper into the question of Learning Ecosystems – what they are, what are their strengths, their weaknesses, the key concepts and how they can be adapted – at the WISE Learning Ecosystems Living Lab, through our discussions and workshops with our community, we’ve started to notice similar remarks crop up about the […]
Meeting the Midcareer Moment
The headlines blare from newspapers and websites, echoing the “Help Wanted” signs posted on storefronts. For the workforce in many countries, it’s a historic moment. Bargaining power is shifting from employers to workers. Job openings are high, as are the numbers quitting current jobs to seek better ones. To attract talent, companies are paying more […]