10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
Dr Ghadah Al Murshidi
Associate Professor - Curriculum and Instruction Department, College of Education, United Arab Emirates University
Dr. Ghadah Al Murshidi, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Curriculum and Instruction Department at the College of Education, United Arab Emirates University. She obtained her PhD from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Al Murshidi has published her research in many prestigious journals, such as Educational Research for Policy and Practice, Early Childhood Education Journal, Journal of Multilingual and Multicultural Development , Journal of Child & Adolescent Mental Health, International Journal of Education and Learning, and others . Her research interests include educational technology, language socialization, cultural adjustment, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, mobile learning, and artificial intelligence. Dr. Al Murshidi serves on the editorial boards/reviewers for various Scopus-indexed journals, including the Journal of Educational Technology & Society, Journal of Language and Education, and the International Journal of Educational Research. She can be contacted via email at g_almurshidi@uaeu.ac.ae. Her ORCID ID is 0000-0002-0230-2825. She has been recognized with awards such as the Young Emirati Researcher Prize, Best Young Researcher Award, and Emirati Women’s Award.
Gamified learning isn’t just fun — it’s neuroscience in action. This session pulls back the curtain on why students lean into quests and scoreboards but tune out of textbooks. This session unpacks how game mechanics stimulate motivation, flow, and emotional investment by tapping into core psychological drivers like autonomy, mastery, and purpose. Join this session to:
Understand psychological theories behind engagement in game-based environments
Identify intrinsic and extrinsic motivators within gamified learning systems
Evaluate the balance between challenge, autonomy, and reward to sustain engagement
Speakers:
Dr Ghadah Al Murshidi
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Associate Professor - Curriculum and Instruction Department, College of Education, United Arab Emirates University
Imagine a classroom where every learner — regardless of ability, background, or learning style — feels seen, supported, and inspired. Game-based learning can make that vision a reality. This session explores how educators are designing inclusive game experiences that adapt to diverse needs, from neurodivergent learners to multilingual students and those with physical or cognitive challenges. Through thoughtful design and intentional play, games can become powerful tools for equity, engagement, and empowerment. Join this session to:
Discover inclusive game design principles that support accessibility and differentiated instruction
Explore examples of games tailored for diverse learning profiles, including adaptive technologies and universal design
Learn how to foster belonging and agency through playful, student-centered learning environments
Speakers:
Dr Ghadah Al Murshidi
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Associate Professor - Curriculum and Instruction Department, College of Education, United Arab Emirates University
Categories:
Gaming and Gamification in Education
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