Ghadah Al Murshidi

Ghadah Al Murshidi , an Associate Professor in the curriculum and instruction department at the College of Education, previously served in the Humanities and Social Sciences college at UAE University. Recognized for her academic and community contributions, she has received accolades including the Young Emirati Researcher Prize, the best Young Researcher award, and the Emirati Women’s Award. Notably, she was honored as the best academic woman achiever and was the first doctoral holder to voluntarily join the National Service. Engaging in various leadership programs, she participated in the 50th Leaders' Program and the Fatima Bint Mubarak Program for Political Empowerment. Her research focuses extensively on language, literacy, Emiratization issues, service learning, and educational technology, with a particular interest in mobile, blended, online, and virtual learning across different educational contexts. Dr. Al Murshidi's contributions extend beyond academia. She authored “The Guide of Creativity and Innovation in the UAE,” receiving recognition from His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi. Leading national research projects funded by institutions like the UAE University - National Research Foundation and participating as an Emirati expert in international endeavors, she is deeply involved in shaping educational discourse. Additionally, she actively shares her insights through various media platforms and serves on the editorial boards of Scopus journals. Her engagements in TV shows and conferences, both nationally and internationally, further underscore her commitment to advancing educational and social dialogue.

Publications

Blending Human Intelligence With Technology in the Classroom
Mohammed H. Alaqad, Ghadah Al Murshidi, Abdesselam Bougdira, Badria Almurshidi, Ahmed Al Zaabi. © 2025. 424 pages.
In recent years, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education has rapidly transformed the traditional classroom, opening new possibilities for both teachers and...
Perception of Massive Open Online Courses and Its Relationship With Students' Learning Strategies
Ghadah Al Murshidi, Kseniia Adamovich, Jamie Costley, Ekaterina Andronova, Hamda Alblooshi, Ruwaya Alderei, Anna Gorbunova. © 2025. 14 pages.
The aim of the present paper is to explore students' perceptions of MOOCs in relation to their learning strategies. Drawing upon cognitive appraisal theory and learning...
Generative AI as a Tool for Personalized STEAM K-12 Education
Abdesselam Bougdira, Ghadah Al Murshidi. © 2025. 24 pages.
This chapter delves into the transformative impact of generative AI on personalized STEAM education. It explores how AI technologies are integrated into STEAM education to...
Using ICT and Digital Tools in Teacher Professional Development in the UAE
Ghadah Hassan Al Murshidi, Elaine Wright. © 2022. 16 pages.
The teaching profession is a constantly changing, diverse environment, striving to meet the needs of the youth of today. One aspect which has transformed teaching is information...