Edtech

Nigeria’s tech entrepreneurs target healthcare and education

Fintech still dominates the investment landscape, but interest is growing in other sectors. Read the full article at: www.ft.com

A whole new world: Education meets the metaverse

This policy brief offers a path for bringing best educational practices of how and what children learn to guide the design of the metaverse.

Navigating the Shifting Sands of Online Safety

All independent online activities expose young people to risks, regardless of what device they’re on, so what’s the answer to shielding them from the dangers?

Is Blended Learning Here to Stay?

In 2021, schools alternated between in-person and online learning, blended or hybrid classrooms, or a mix of the various teaching modalities.

What Could Web3 Mean for Education?

Some edtech entrepreneurs are eager for Web3 to arrive and change education. They envision an ecosystem where learners buy access to courses without enrolling

Metaverse and edtech: How do they work together?

What is a metaverse and what shape will the classroom take in the metaverse of future schools? Read the full article at: edtechnology.co.uk

Brave Behind Bars: Prison education program focuses on computing skills for women

MIT computer scientists and mathematicians created Brave Behind Bars, an introductory computing and career-readiness program for incarcerated women.Read the

MBRGI's Digital School, Kurdistan's Ministry of Education cooperate to enhance digital learning in the region

The Digital School, the first integrated Arabic digital school and one of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), has signed a Memorandum

Jabra Brings The School To The Students

World-leading professional-grade audio and unique video technology, enabling teaching and learning to happen from anywhere.

GEMS Education embarks on technology disruption journey using Azure

Thanks to Microsoft Azure, GEMS Education has been able to make good on it's aim to put a quality education within the reach of every learner.

Dubai College commences era of hybrid education with Microsoft Teams and Surface devices

Dubai College successfully switch to remote learning during Covid-19 by building a hybrid learning model based on Microsoft 365 and Surface devices.

The Future of Learning

Thriving in uncertain times should mean sticking to what works and building on a future where learning remains at the forefront.

6 Ways We Can Improve the Digital Divide's Impact on Education in 2022

The digital divide in education refers to the inability of all to have equal access to the technologies that make learning possible. Here's what we can do to

Bespoke timetables, student support systems: How Dubai schools activated e-learning in 24 hours

Institutes switched to remote learning after several staff and students received positive Covid-19 PCR test results.Read the full article at: www.khaleejtimes

EdTech regulation policy on the anvil: Indian Education Minister

No place for exploitation of students or monopoly in booming sector, says Education Minister.Read the full article at: www.thehindu.com

UNESCO Forum on AI and Education engages International Partners to Ensure AI as a Common Good for Education

The Forum was co-organized by UNESCO and China with the support of the Inter-UN-Agency Working Group on Artificial Intelligence. It convened approximately 74

UN Urges South Asian Schools To Reopen As Education Witnesses Increased Digital Divide

UNICEF has urged South Asian countries to open schools as interruptions in education are said to have dire consequences in these countries.Read the full article

Why Educate Children on Crypto Currency?

Crypto is an emerging topic that can be difficult to understand, but it also has the power to change the world.

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.