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Higher Education challenges and Responses During Covid-19: University of Sharjah Experience

The University of Sharjah (UOS) started Distance Learning on March 7, 2020 after the announcement of UAE authorities to transform teaching and learning in al

Creative Leadership: A Leadership Mindset For a Complex World

This session highlights a leadership model that is based on respect, the orientation of technology solutions, engagement, effectively harness of diversity an

How Technology Can Improve Students Wellbeing and Reduce Teacher Workload and Stress

Research shows that at least one in five young people experience anxiety and depression, often related to school.

Ensuring Wellbeing For All When Working and Learning Remotely

This presentation focuses on the challenges faced when school leaders are tasked with ensuring the wellbeing of students, staff and community members during

Writing a Sustainable Digital Strategy to Build a Future School Environment

From the hardware we handle to instant student feedback in our classrooms, year on year, technology has increasingly amplified our teaching practice and supp

Importance of EdTech in Special Education Needs

In the context of COVID 19 and school closure, our SEN students have suffered more.

How Can Technology Enhance Teaching & Learning in a Hybrid Model?

During this talk, Michael explains how The Sheikh Zayed Private Academy for Boys has adapted its practices to the current climate, what has worked well for u

Navigating a School Through a Pandemic: A Live Case Study

What it takes to be a school leader during a crisis: the talk will focus on how school leaders need to be brave yet empathetic when faced with a pandemic-sty

Technology and a Framework of Skills for Inquiry

Using technology to assist with inquiry is a part of everyday life and undoubtedly makes things easier.

Are you and your Edtech partners ready for the next generation of technology?

A presentation for leaders in Schools and in the education market to push suppliers to use the latest technology to support schools and drive innovation, tec

Ensuring an Equitable and Flexible Digital Strategy

Digital strategies typically lend themselves to pace setters within an organisation, this talk looks at how your strategy can improve efficiency and effectiv

How UK EdTech suppliers are supporting schools with remote access to education

Working together to build effective online learning: How UK EdTech suppliers are supporting schools with remote access to education.

Safeguarding Your Digital Environment

Philippa discusses the importance of digital safety amongst all of the school's community and how important it is to have a secure learning environment for s

COVID-19 - A source of Educational Disruption

It is critical to determine the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on tertiary education in the UAE and intentions of educators toward educational disruption.

Digital Transformation of Education in the Russian Federation: New Digital Culture

A talk on the implementation of the Russian federal project “Digital educational environment”: content, opportunities and prospects.

Why Every Educator Should Create Content

We often hear that content is king, but what does that mean for educators? In this session, we explore why every educator should create content.

Renaissance Everywhere

Whether your students are currently at home or in school, we are here to support you.

Anyone Can Teach Educational Robotics - Sponsored by Vex Robotics

This video from Vex Robotics will show you:
- How the changing demands of the workforce can be met through STEM education

Women Leaders in Education and Technology in the MEA Region - Episode 1

HP has an unwavering commitment to Education, Sustainability and D&I.

Women Leaders in Education and Technology in the MEA Region - Episode 2

In episode 2 of 'Women Leaders in EdTech', Dr.

Enable Secure Distance Learning - Teach & Learn Anywhere - Sponsored by Cisco

Episode 3 from Cisco at the GESS EdTech Virtual Summit Dubai

How Distance Learning transformed teaching at JESS

Tom shares the experience of JESS Secondary teachers as they navigated our way through Distance Learning - what worked, what was a challenge and how it has p

Choosing your strategy for improving teaching and learning: Impact vs effort

Choosing your teaching and learning strategy can be a daunting prospect when there are so many priorities.

Education Pandemic – Is there a cure? Is it time to stop taking risks?

This presentation discusses the current challenges of today's education systems, our education pandemic, and discuss some of the changes which need to take p

Standing on the shoulders of giants

In his opening LIVE keynote presentation, popular educator author, speaker and legend of edtech, Mark Anderson, the "ICT Evangelist", shares an inspiring pre

Integrating Immersive Technology during Hybrid Learning

Immersive technology use was at an all-time high before the pandemic forced schools to close and rethink how learning was delivered.

A quest for a new way forward - The role of wellbeing, resilience and mental toughness in education

As the global community struggles to adapt to a new normal, the scale and scope of the pandemic’s impact is only beginning to emerge.

GESS EdTech Virtual Summit Dubai & Learn Live UAE - Why Bother With EdTech?

#LearnLiveUAE co-hosts, Olly Lewis and Mark Anderson

Education to Better Our World

This talk explores what the school of the future looks like.

Innovative Use of Technology in Physical Education

This panel discussion covers innovation in PE teaching now and in response to the pandemic. What technology is being used to support schools?