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Edtech set to play leading role in the future of education

UAE-based GEMS Education has launched a new learning operating system, TMRW, which is set to increase efficiency and outcomes across schools. Read the full

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Massarat

We joined Fady and Bilal, Co-Founders of Massarat to find out more about their brand new assessment solution launched in the region off the back of success a

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Mohamed Afifi, Head of Marketing & Communications, Alef Education

 

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Yuri Rangal, VP of Sales & EdTech, Cypher Learning

 

We met Yuri Rangel, VP of Sales at Cypher Learning on their stand at GESS Dubai to learn more about their Neo Learning management system.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Muhannad Abu Hassan - CEO, Nebras Education Holding

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Al Kingsley - CEO, Netsupport

 

We were lucky enough to grab 5 minutes with EdTech legend that is NetSupport CEO Al Kingsley on their stand at GESS Dubai.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai: Joseph Safa - Business Manager, Leader Edutech

 

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai: Ahmed Ameen Ashour - Education Director, Microsoft

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Steve Bambury - EdTech Consultant

Steve is a familiar face at GESS Dubai giving talks on different topics from EdTech, Immersive Technologies and this year NFT's and the Blockchain.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Dennis Kambeitz - Founder & CEO, Robots.Education

Meet Dennis Kambeitz and the humanoid robot JD. JD is the amazing product from EZ-Robot that is increasing student engagement in robotics by over 20%.

Pakistan: ‘Technology plays vital role in improving education system’

Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday said that technology can play vital role in improving the educational

Advancing your school’s digital strategy

Due to the recent circumstances, there’s now a need to consider what kinds of edtech will work best both inside and outside of the classroom.

Energise the Ecosystem

Education had a makeover during the pandemic. No longer can it be the only sector ignoring the benefits of technology to support the needs of students.

Abu Dhabi inaugurates tuition-free coding school in Mina Zayed

The facility in Mina Zayed was inaugurated by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and chairman of the Abu

Investing in tech for teachers can bring equity to education

Students will be left behind if teachers aren't given the right digital skills and professional development. Here are four steps to help make that happen.Read

Why it’s Vital That Teachers Are at the Heart of the EdTech Development Process

As we navigate an ever-changing educational landscape, with provision still subject to class or bubble virus outbreaks, continuity must be guaranteed.

The new era of education is high-tech and high-touch

We’ve heard a lot about the role of technology in pandemic education, and for good reason: Digital solutions enabled school communities to maintain learning

Amazon launches computer science education program Future Engineer in India

The company said at a virtual conference on Tuesday that it will offer several educational materials, scholarships, internships and mentors to teach computer

Uruguay's virtual education was ahead of curve when pandemic hit

The country's Plan Ceibal program had already been supplying students with tablets and computers for 15 years.Read the full article at: www.pri.org

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University signs MoU with Egypt's SMART company

The partnership was made official following the visit of a group of IDU delegates to HBMSU to explore prospects of cooperation in developing and enhancing

Will edtech use limit cyberbullying in schools?

As children increase their digital media use through smartphones, social media and mobile apps, they're likely to experience cyberbullying.Read the full article

Arabic Learning App for Children | Nahla wa Nahil

Nahla wa Nahil enables your children to learn and speak Arabic fluently.

Estonia president launches partnership for transforming education digitally in Kenya

Speaking at an event, the President of Estonia affirmed her commitment to support ICT in education in Kenya to enable access to Learning and Teaching Materials

'Technology can unlock an education revolution'

The education sector must respond to young people’s growing digital savviness and ultimately enhancing the learning experience.Read the full article at

Vietnam after-school learning startup Marathon raises $1.5M pre-seed round

Marathon Education was created after its founders realized after-school education in Vietnam hadn’t evolved much since they were kids.Read the full article at

Five ways Covid-19 changed education for the better - not worse

Schools and universities who adopted new models of learning, technology and well-being will benefit most.Read the full article at: www.thenationalnews.com

The Need for Tech Integration Over Innovation in Education

It's common to describe the impact of technology with fast, sweeping terms such as "revolution". In some edtech applications, it's not a good description.

Indian education sector embraces a tech-enabled future

With more than 250 million school going students, and more than 500 million in the age group 5-24 years, the education sector in India is a behemoth where the

89% Indians believe schools should educate children on online safety

Many schools and educational institutions find online alternatives, 89 per cent of people in India believe that schools should educate children on cyber safety

New initiative to set benchmarks, standards for AI in education globally

The organisers have called for researchers and experts in the field to become involved in an open global process to help shape a future of equitable and