Situated cognition is the theory that emphasizes how knowing is inseparable from doing, and how human skills are deeply intertwined with external clues and social, historical, cultural and emotional contexts.This approach argues that knowledge coul...More

One of the most interesting changes that technological advances could bring into the classroom is gamification, an educational approach to integrate game elements and allow students to become active participant in the lessons. The goal of this metho...More

Embracing Digital "Over-the-Shoulder Learning" in a Connected World

As e-learning ecosystems evolve—especially within Abu Dhabi’s forward-thinking educational landscape—the traditional notion of “over-the-shoulder learning” is taking on a digital t...More

Visual learning simply means learning by seeing. It is a learning style where individuals learn best by seeing information presented through images, diagrams, charts, graphs, and other visual aids, rather than through text or audio/auditory methods...More

As online learning grows, Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) is becoming a popular way to spark curiosity and improve critical thinking in learners. Unlike just memorizing facts, IBL gets learners to ask questions, do research, and think deeply about what...More

Learning today isn’t limited to classrooms or solo study sessions. With digital tools evolving quickly, one of the biggest shifts in education and work is the rise of collaborative workspaces—online platforms that allow people to work together in re...More

Adaptive Learning: Personalizing Education Through Technology

Defining Adaptive Learning

A differentiated learning strategy known as "adaptive learning" makes use of technology to modify the pace and content of lessons according to each learner's...More

Collaborative Intelligence: Harnessing Collective Knowledge for Deeper Learning

Defining Collaborative Intelligence

The shared intellectual capacity that results from people working together to solve issues, come up with ideas, or expand knowledge...More

Recursive Feedback: Enhancing Learning Through Continuous Improvement

Defining Recursive Feedback

Recursive feedback is an iterative procedure that helps students improve their performance and comprehension over time by providing them with continu...More

Multimodal Knowledge Representations: Enhancing Learning Through Multiple Modalities

Defining Multimodal Knowledge Representations

When several modes—such as text, images, audio, video, gestures, and interactive simulations—are used to convey and...More