Hend S. Al‐Khalifa
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About
Hend S. Al-Khalifa is a leading researcher in educational technology and human-computer interaction, with a focus on broadening participation in computing and integrating robotics into early childhood education. Her work is particularly notable for addressing gender disparities in STEM fields within the context of Saudi Arabia. In a highly cited 2014 study (29 citations), she demonstrated how using App Inventor and LEGO Mindstorms NXT in a summer camp can effectively attract high school girls to computing, offering a replicable model for developing nations. She has also pioneered the use of social robots in classrooms, proposing systems that employ the NAO humanoid robot to facilitate fun, interactive learning for kindergarten students (21 citations) and developing "Mr. Saud," a complete educational platform that uses the robot to deliver quizzes and activities. Beyond direct student engagement, Al-Khalifa has contributed to teacher professional development, designing workshops that equip high and middle school teachers with advanced computing tools. Her work consistently bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical, culturally-sensitive educational interventions, making her a key figure in the movement to modernize and diversify computing education in the Arab world.
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- 2Using NAO Humanoid Robot in Kindergarten: A Proposed System21 citations · 2015
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