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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

A secure solution to school data integration success

The past 18 months has seen education providers face immense challenges and a key enabler in meeting these has been technology.

Rethinking Education in an AI-First World

There are more than 500 universities across the United States with data science degree programs. All told, there are more than 980 individual programs, with

Ireland joins €3m European ethical AI postgraduate education effort

A major collaborative project across Europe is designing a new master’s programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI) that addresses human and ethical issues around

Foreigners Buying China Stocks After Tech, Education Selloff

Overseas investors have loaded up on Chinese stocks by the longest stretch since late April, following a rout last week that pushed the country’s benchmark

The Power Of VR For Employee Education — And How To Get Started

Businesses have an opportunity to build a future for employee education that includes the effective elements from video games.Read the full article at: www

Education can be enhanced through technology like AI

Teachers can use technology to help them with focus more of their time on education rather than administration.Read the full article at: www.usatoday.com

Ensuring a More Inclusive Future for Indonesia through Digital Technologies

While Indonesia has one of the fastest growing digital economies in South East Asia, action is needed to ensure that all Indonesians, especially the most

Dubai: University students create AI tool to boost online education

Eyebrow raising, eyelid tightening, and mouth dimpling are facial expressions that indicate the highest level of a student’s engagement.Read the full article at

Technology is changing the learning game in the U.S. education system.

Access to technology is changing the way kids learn and revolutionizing the U.S. education system.Read the full article at: www.usatoday.com

Bringing STEM Education to Refugees During a Pandemic

Around the world, the first half of 2020 contained weeks where the promises of the last decade of Ed-tech, were thrust upon teachers and students.

Nigeria: Federal Government restates commitment to technical education

The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, says the Federal Government will continue to accord priority to technical education. The official describes technical

This Education Minister Is A Renaissance Man (And He's Got A Music Video To Prove It)

David Moinina Sengeh is not your typical education minister. The 34-year-old with a Ph.D. from MIT not only oversees the public schools in Sierra Leone, he's