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Study tips, education insights, and honest takes on how AI is changing the way we learn.

How AI Tutoring Actually Works (And Why It Feels Like Talking to a Real Teacher)

A plain-English breakdown of what happens behind the scenes when you ask an AI tutor a question — and why modern AI tutors feel so different from old-school chatbots.

Sara El-Masry · Feb 20, 2026

Study Tips·5 min read

Why Students Who Teach What They Learn End Up Understanding It Better

The science behind the 'protégé effect' and how explaining concepts to others — even to an AI — dramatically improves your own understanding.

Youssef Abdallah · Feb 18, 2026

AI in Education·8 min read

I Used ChatGPT and a Dedicated AI Tutor for a Semester — Here's What I Learned

A real comparison of using general-purpose ChatGPT versus a purpose-built AI tutor like iTutor for actual studying. What works, what doesn't, and what surprised me.

Nour Hossam · Feb 15, 2026

Study Tips·7 min read

5 Study Techniques That Actually Work (According to Science, Not TikTok)

Forget color-coded notes and 12-hour study marathons. Here are evidence-based techniques that cognitive scientists have proven actually improve learning.

Dr. Amira Mostafa · Feb 12, 2026

Student Life·6 min read

How to Actually Stop Procrastinating on Studying (From a Recovered Procrastinator)

Practical, no-nonsense strategies for breaking the procrastination cycle. No motivational platitudes — just techniques that work when you'd rather do literally anything else.

Mohamed Tarek · Feb 8, 2026

For Educators·7 min read

Is AI Replacing Teachers? (A Teacher's Honest Perspective)

A high school teacher with 15 years of experience shares their honest take on AI in the classroom — what worries them, what excites them, and what they think the future actually looks like.

Ahmed Soliman · Feb 5, 2026

Study Tips·6 min read

The Last-Minute Exam Study Guide (When You Have 48 Hours or Less)

You procrastinated. The exam is in two days. Here's a realistic, prioritized strategy to maximize what you can learn in limited time — no judgment, just tactics.

Khaled Ibrahim · Feb 1, 2026

AI in Education·5 min read

Why Talking Out Loud Helps You Study Better (And How Voice AI Tutoring Works)

The science behind why speaking activates different brain pathways than reading — and how voice-based AI tutoring leverages this for deeper learning.

Dr. Hana Sherif · Jan 28, 2026

For Educators·8 min read

How 3 Schools Are Actually Using AI Tutors (Real Case Studies, Not Hype)

Concrete examples of how real educational institutions are deploying AI tutoring tools — what worked, what didn't, and what they learned along the way.

Farida Hassan · Jan 24, 2026

Student Life·9 min read

The Best Free Study Tools in 2026 (Honest Reviews, No Sponsored Content)

A genuinely honest roundup of the best free tools for students in 2026 — what's actually free, what's 'free' with a catch, and what's worth your time.

Omar Fathy · Jan 20, 2026

Student Life·6 min read

How to Use AI for Studying Without Crossing the Line Into Cheating

A practical guide to the ethics of using AI as a student. Where's the line between getting help and academic dishonesty? It's clearer than you think.

Prof. Mona El-Sayed · Jan 16, 2026

AI in Education·6 min read

Why a Free AI Tutor Matters More Than You Think

Private tutoring costs $40-80/hour and is only available to wealthy families. Free AI tutoring could be the great equalizer in education — here's why that matters.

Dr. Amira Mostafa · Jan 12, 2026

Study Tips·7 min read

How to Build a Study Routine That Actually Sticks (Not Just for the First Week)

Most study routines fail within a week. Here's how to build one that becomes automatic — using habit science, not willpower.

Mohamed Tarek · Jan 8, 2026