Azza Salman
University of Toronto
Saudi Arabia
Azza has more than 15 years of EFL teaching experience. She was a Fulbright FLTA teaching assistant at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens. She earned her master's degree in humanities from the American University in Cairo in 2013. Additionally, she was part of the Arab Women Professionals Program at AUC. Azza taught English at an international school in Egypt as well as Saudi Arabia. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Comparative Education at the University of Toronto.
Presentation 1: Who's Cheating Who? The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Education
26/07/2025 08:00 UTC
We will explore the evolving challenges AI presents to academic integrity in education, highlighting the nuanced issues that arise for both students and educators. We'll delve into fostering trust and accountability in the AI-powered classroom, guided by an AI literacy framework designed to empower teachers. The presentation will also outline crucial ethical guidelines for responsibly integrating AI into teaching and learning, ensuring genuine academic honesty for all.
Key takeaways:
The potential threats and opportunities of using Ai tools in education
Literacy vs. Competency
Challenges of using Ai in education
Presentation 2: From Counting Minutes to Hooray: My Secret Recipe to a Gamified Classroom
26/07/2025 20:00 UTC
This presentation reveals my "secret recipe" for a gamified classroom, transforming passive learners into enthusiastic participants. Drawing on my personal experience, I'll show how game-based learning fulfills today's tech-savvy generation's needs, fostering achievement and a vibrant environment. Attendees will gain practical strategies for selecting games, effective student grouping, and navigating challenges like time and competition, highlighting how increased motivation and pride make gamification invaluable.
Key takeaways:
The win-win impacts of gamification on students and teachers as well.
Practical and real life strategies of gamification that work in the classroom.
Insights on the challenges of gamifying the classroom and how to solve them.