Future Learning & Trends

Focus on phonics to teach reading is ‘failing children’, says landmark study

Government urged to drop emphasis on synthetic phonics in English schools as not backed up by latest evidence.Read the full article at: www.theguardian.com

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.

Enhancing Learning With a Sense of Wonder

Educators need to create space in classrooms and days to captivate and create a sense of wonder within students as it leads to a desire for deeper learning.

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021: Ramiz Haddadin, General Manager, Alpha Publishing

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2021 - Katie Brill, VP PR & Communications, Junk Kouture

GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 21: Eman Hamshari - Innovation & Engagement Lead, American Academy for Girls

 

We chatted with Eman after her conference session about all things Digital Leadership and creativity in education.

3 Ways NFTs will Disrupt the Education Sector

What are NFTs and how do they relate to education? Here are 3 key ways NFTs will impact and ultimately disrupt the education sector.

New Media Academy hails successful first year promoting opportunities for Arab world’s digital economy and empowering its cadres

The New Media Academy, the first of its kind in digital media in the Middle East, has completed its first year of operations with qualitative achievements and

Skills Needed by Our Students to be Prepared for the Future

The pandemic has surely shifted the job market landscape. What skills sets do we need to equip our students with to be ready for the future?

Connecting Sustainable Development Goals to LIFE Readiness Skills

As a system, we need to go back to understand, define, and train one another on what sustainability in Education means.

Sustainability in Schools – Going Beyond Green

Have we truly changed the understanding of what sustainability means and looked beyond the easy wins to tackle the tough but necessary changes required?

Social-Emotional Learning: A Beneficial Outcome of Teaching Environmental Sustainability

If we are looking to build momentum for change, education is fundamental. One of the most desired outcomes of teaching sustainability is SEL.

Why 2021 will be all about The Stockdale Paradox

Schools need to keep optimism and reality in balance this year but trust a better future awaits.

Saudi minister’s ‘lesson’ on future of education

Saudi Arabia’s education system is responding to an urgent demand to boost students’ global competitiveness and meet the future needs of the country, Education

Education For Creativity Through Game-Base Learning

Growing demands of the new generation requires our education system to adopt an interactive approach. We need to think creatively and innovatively.

Egypt's Education Ministry to teach hieroglyphs in schools next year

The Director of the Curriculum Development Center at the Education Ministry Nawal Shalaby announced that the ministry will teach hieroglyphics in the school

Reading culture can transform our schools as well as our homes, and community

In addition to improving literacy skills and overall academic performance, reading has far greater benefits as measured by a USA study.

GESS Talks to Dr. Scott Bolland, Executive Coach, AI Researcher and International Speaker

#ChooseToChallenge – International Women’s Day 2021

We wanted to celebrate this year’s IWD and what better way than showcasing four inspirational women who are making their mark in their own unique way.

What’s next for the education community?

A lot has changed in the last 12 months, with the education community facing new challenges & uncertainties. Contribute your thoughts to our survey.

Could Exploratory Playfulness Be the Way to Innovate?

“The creative mind is the playful mind. Philosophy is the play and dance of ideas.” - Eric Hoffer

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