"Stepping into the Digital Era: School Principals Lead a Pioneering Workshop to Shift Education from 'Rote Learning' to 'Meaning-Making' Using AI"
university newsIn line with its strategic drive to advance smart education and keep pace with global digital transformations, Ar-Rasheed Smart University organized a pioneering training workshop this morning, Tuesday, May 11, 2026. The high-impact session, titled "AI for School Principals: Improving Education with Simple Tools and Minimal Costs," targeted 51 high school principals. Delivered by the renowned educational expert, Prof. Dr. Abdul Latif Haidar, the workshop generated widespread engagement and intense interest among participants regarding modern educational solutions and AI applications in developing the instructional process. The workshop comes at a critical time when the world is witnessing an accelerating technological revolution. This shift has forced educational institutions to re-evaluate traditional teaching methods and aggressively transition from a culture of "rote learning and memorization" to one that cultivates critical thinking and innovation to meet tomorrow's demands








