College of Educational Sciences Discusses Proposed Framework

As part of its ongoing academic efforts to advance modern educational systems, the College of Educational Sciences at the main center of the Islamic University of Minnesota held a scientific seminar within the Department of Educational Technology to discuss the research proposal submitted by researcher Aida Mohammed Saleh Al-Qarni, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a PhD degree.

During the session, the researcher presented the key features of her study titled: “A Proposed Educational Framework for Employing Artificial Intelligence Applications to Improve Teaching and Assessment Practices in General Education Schools.” The study draws on the principles of connectivism theory and explores the perspectives of educational supervisors regarding the integration of intelligent technologies in educational environments.

The seminar was held on the evening of Monday, April 13, 2026, via virtual platforms, and was conducted by a specialized academic committee chaired by Dr. Badr Al-Shammari, Head of the Department of Educational Technology. The committee also included Dr. Adel Adel Arefa as academic supervisor, Dr. Mohammed Khalifa, and Dr. Ashraf Bani Yaseen.

The committee carefully examined the methodological foundations of the proposal, commending the significance of the research topic in light of the rapid digital transformation witnessed by global educational systems, and emphasizing the need to establish robust pedagogical frameworks to guide the effective use of artificial intelligence applications in classrooms.

The session featured rich academic discussions, during which the committee members provided valuable insights and methodological recommendations aimed at refining the proposed framework and ensuring its alignment with the realities of general education schools. They highlighted that the study represents a valuable addition to the field of education and supports the advancement of digitally enhanced teaching and assessment practices based on solid scientific foundations.

The seminar concluded with recognition of the researcher’s efforts, as well as the Deanship of Graduate Studies’ role in organizing such academic events, which contribute to advancing the quality of academic research and its outcomes at the university.