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empower our learners. These remarkable projects also demonstrate the University’s efforts to
further advance various industries and contribute to the nation's progress.”

HBMSU showcased a variety of remarkable contributions made by its learners in the field of

e-Education. The University lauded the ‘Gamification-based Testing – Gifted and Talented,’ an
innovative project by Amal Alsaadi, a learner in the Master of Education in Gifted and Talented

Education. The electronic version of the Letter Development Patterns Test, which is based on
the Arabiya Intelligence and Achievement battery, is designed specifically for native Arabic

speaking individuals. It further incorporates gamification theory to evaluate the processing
speed of gifted learners.

Commenting on her project, Alsaadi said, “The idea of this project, originated during my

master’s studies, revolves around the importance of assessing learners' abilities, as well as
understanding their strengths and weaknesses using cutting-edge gamification techniques,

with a particular focus on gifted students. One of the key recommendations of this project

underscores the significance of implementing a Letter Development Patterns Test, based on
gamification theory, to assess cognitive processing speed of both gifted and average students
in UAE’s first-cycle schools.”

Another project titled ‘Designing Tomorrow for Little Designers,’ was designed by Eng. Soraya
Elsayed, a learner in the Master of Arts in Online Curriculum and Instruction. This cutting-

edge project is targeted at nurturing and enhancing problem-solving skills, stimulating
creativity and innovation in digital design, as well as presenting an engaging platform to

become proficient at Adobe applications.

Elsayed remarked, “Digital art represents an innovative approach to bolstering learners' 21st-
century skills as it employs various active and cooperative learning strategies within the

classroom. The interactive features of these programs not only make learning more engaging
and enjoyable but also encourage learners to innovate as young artists. This empowers them

to design digital drawings across a spectrum of artistic and engineering topics, from drawing
tourist attractions and museums to depicting nature and the Emirati flag. By doing so, it

contributes to nurturing a sense of citizenship in the children.”