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28 February - 1 March 2012 | Dubai World Trade Centre | UAE
Humaid Mohd Al Qutami, Minister of Education
The United Arab Emirates has always been a premium destination for major international corporations and entities, driven by the prosperity and opulence the country is enjoying under the leadership of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates; H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai; and Their Highnesses, Supreme Council members and Rulers of the Emirates. The Ministry of Education (MOE) has always been seeking to fulfill and realize the UAEs aspirations to provide its citizens with top notch education, by hosting the very latest in education technology and its various means and expanding its vision to cope with worldwide advancements and related internationally accelerated variables. Therefore it invests in supporting the Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) and the Global Education Forum (GEF), the world renowned event held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The great success achieved by GESS and GEF over the past four years is the sure outcome of the strategic partnership between the MOE and the international company organizing the exhibition and the conference. The event has succeeded in establishing its reputation as a main destination for education professionals and decision makers who wish to discover the latest products and innovations in various aspects of the education sector. This year the exhibition will have over 250 regional and international exhibitors showcasing modern education techniques, products and solutions; while GEF will bring together over 100 industry leaders and continue as a strong platform to discuss bestpractices, trends and challenges the sector faces today. In its fifth edition this year, the exhibition and conference will revolve around the theme of Teaching and Learning in the Knowledge and Technology era. We are now in an era in which technology plays a key role in our daily lives and will continue to do so in the future. It is important for us therefore to encourage the use of this powerful channel in the lives of students and introduce new tools and methods in our schools across the country. With children today born in the digital age, we need to embrace technology to engage and excite these young people and introduce new education techniques. The Ministry of Education has always been keen to work together with schools and teachers to integrate these new solutions into the education industry. GESS and GEF will play a pivotal role in achieving this goal by offering the worlds latest education solutions and equipment on one platform.

GEF

The 5th Annual GESS & GEF

A quick guide to GEF
It is a great pleasure to welcome you to this years Global Education Forum (GEF). The Conference will be opened by HE Humaid Mohd Al Qutami, Minister of Education of the UAE and is held under the theme Teaching and Learning in the Knowledge and Technology Era. Throughout the next 3 days, you will find an extensive educational programme with a wide range of seminars, workshops, abstracts under the theme of technology. We are pleased to welcome a range of international and regional high-calibre keynote speakers addressing todays key education topics. This year all the sessions will take place in the exhibition hall which allows you to easily move between all the different sessions. The following guide will give you the time and details of each session, the British and UAE flags indicate which language the sessions will be conducted in. Room numbers are indicated across the top and are colour coded with the session titles. We hope this is self-explanatory but please ask a member of staff if you are unsure! Dont forget to visit the exhibition hall! You will find a wide range of international and local education supplies and solutions providers. Many exhibitors will be doing live demonstrations on their stand and will be more than happy to explain their product to you. I would like to take this opportunity to thank our sponsors Etisalat Ayaadi, ICT Fund, Sharjah Islamic Bank and Commercial Bank of Dubai for their generous support of GEF. I hope this visit to GESS and GEF is successful and enjoyable and that you find all the information you came for! Rhona Greenhill & GEF conference team

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Prof. Abdullateef Hussain Haidar Al Hakimi, Phd
Professor of Science Education Sanaa University
At present, Dr. Abdullateef H. Haidar Al Hakimi is a Professor of science education at Sanaa University. He is the ex-Dean of the College of Education at United Arab Emirates University. As part of this job, he oversaw the international accreditation efforts at the College of Education. He is a well known figure in the Arab Gulf region and the Middle East in accreditation standards and program redesign. He provides assistance to Colleges of Education that are interested in developing quality teacher education programs that meet accreditation standards. He provided such assistance to the colleges of education at the University of Qatar, the University of Bahrain and King Saud University. He participated also in reforming teaching and learning at the United Arab Emirates University and the Ministry of Education in the UAE. He assisted MOE in developing curriculum frameworks and school textbooks based on vision 2020. He provides consulting work to Abu Dhabi Educational Council and King Abdelaziz and His Companions for Giftedness and Creativity. Al Hakimi maintains good international contacts with many international organizations such as, NARST, NCATE, AACTE, CQAIE, and the New England Association for Schools and Colleges. His educational philosophy is based on the conception that we can make a better and peaceful world by offering quality education. Psychology from United Arab Emirates University), Master Degree (Education-Curriculum & Instruction from The George Washington University, Washington DC, USA), and Ph.D. (Education-Curriculum and Instruction from University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA).

Dr. Khalid Ibrahim Al Awwad

Dr. Khalid Ibrahim Al Awwad obtained PHD in Sociology of Organization from Wales University in UK (Cardiff). He has obtained a Masters degree from Michigan State University in USA. Now he works as a member of the Shura Council and a Head of Masarat Group for Studies and Development in Educational, social, administrative and technological field. He has worked as a Deputy Minister for Educational development and then as Minister for Education. He worked as an Associate Professor of Sociology in King Saud University. Dr. Al Awwad works as a Consultant in various organizations and public Saudi bodies. Also, he works as a Consultant for some political leaders in his country in addition to a Consultant of the Arabian Education Office of the Gulf Countries. Moreover, he cooperates with national and charitable organizations in addition to think tank organizations. He has participated in shaping the national vision of the Kingdom besides various programs concerned with shaping and forming the national and private strategic plans. He has prepared and participated in various studies and researches mainly in the field of education, social and building strategies. Some of his ideas and proposals have been implemented in different areas. Examples include the Pioneer Schools (Ideal Schools), national students IT clubs, some studies and works in the field of administrative and organizational development, various studies in the field of social work and the organization of the civil society. He focuses his work in the fields of private and public education, administrative leadership, setting up organizational work and its evaluation. Also, he concentrates some of his work in the field of the organization of civil society. He believes that the comprehensive development can be achieved within the organizational work that needs an effective and characterized design presided by a successful leadership and human efficiencies who are well prepared as well as the sound planning. This is what Dr. Al Awwad seeks to achieve within his various scientific and practical activities locally and regionally.

Dr. Khalifa Ali Alsuwaidi

Assistant Professor Department of Curriculum & Instruction Faculty of Education, United Arab Emirates University
Dr. Khalifa Ali Alsuwaidi is the Assistant Professor at Department of Curriculum & Instruction, Faculty of Education, United Arab Emirates University. He joined the Department in 1994. He held a number of teaching and administrative positions at the UAE University. Dr. Khalifa worked as a Dean of University General Requirements Unit, Deputy Dean of Faculty of Education, Member of the Higher Committee of the United Arab Emirates, Curriculum at Ministry of Education. Dr. Khalifa is the presenter and script writer at Abu Dhabi TV (step). Dr. Khalifas specialization is in Curriculum and Instruction. He has also been honored by Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed award for academic excellence (UAE), Excellence award for University and Community Service (199697), and Best UAE national teacher project award (2004) as well as best finalist National IT organizational award (2006) from the UAE educational IT challenge Khalifa Award for education 2008. Besides 15 research papers in the leading journals he has authored the following books also: Alsuwaidi, Khalifa A., Alkhalili, Khalil, (1997). The Curriculum; Design, Development, and Maintenance, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Dar Al Qalam; Alsuwaidi, Khalifa A., 1998 Araa Fe Altarbiah, Dubai, U.A.E Albayan; and Alsuwaisi ,khalifa and Abdalhamed , S , Anwar A (2005) Developing thinking , Dubai, U.A.E, Dar Al Qalam. Dr. Khalifa holds a Bachelor Degree (Education/

Geoff Stead
Head of Innovation, Tribal
Geoff is one of Tribals thought leaders on new technologies, and how they can be used for learning, communication and collaboration. He and his team of technical inventors and educational wizards build mobile apps, tools and websites to serve learners and educators across the world. Every year over 1.2m learners use their tools and resources.

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His mission is to find practical and meaningful uses for emerging technologies, embracing the power of web2.0, Social Media and Open Source Solutions to help to make learning work better for all with a particular focus on hard to reach, excluded or disadvantaged learners. Together with John Davitt, he developed the recently released Learning Score (www.learningscore.org), a tool to liberate teachers from the constraints of traditional lesson plans. He is also considered one of the Godfathers of Mobile Learning, and has travelled the world encouraging practitioners to embrace mobile tools and opportunities since 2001. He was recently appointed advisor to the US Government on their first large-scale mobile learning project which will provide mobile apps to support aid workers and locals in disaster relief situations. Before launching her company in 2009, Maria managed international research for Microsoft in the areas of communications, citizenship strategy and policy research. She led a team responsible for research in over 40 countries. Dr. Langworthy holds a M.A. degree in International Relations and a Ph.D. in Political Sociology, both from Boston University.

Elise Tarvainen
Director of Global Operations EduCluster Finland Ltd
Elise manages the global operations of the company and the work of EduCluster Finland experts in different partnership programmes. Ms. Tarvainen has extensive experience of working as an expert in education and human resource development as well as in leading regional learning and innovation processes. She has a degree in education (M.A.), with a qualification as a class teacher and a subject teacher in Finnish education and her Ph.D. studies are in the field educational leadership and administration specializing in school safety and student wellbeing issues. She has worked 14 years as a K-12 teacher and been actively involved in school-based development processes related to the implementation of Finnish National Core Curriculum in local contexts with tens of school providers all over Finland. Her focus has been on developing learner centered school communities and school operational culture with student-centered teaching and learning methods. She has also expertise in working with regional administration and educational reforms in local labour market development, in preventing dropouts and promoting students participation in the society. She has considerable international experience with projects all around the world. Most recently she has been in charge of creating the foundations for the Abu Dhabi Finland Education Partnership Programme. The partnership with Abu Dhabi Education Council and EduCluster Finland Ltd. has offered a unique possibility to create an innovative, world-class school model by fusing the best practices from the Emirati and Finnish school systems.

Maria Langworthy
Founder and Principal Langworthy Research
Maria Langworthy is the founder and principal of Langworthy Research. She is a social scientist who has worked for over 15 years studying the intersection of public and private spheres, and how shifts in social and economic patterns influence culture and systems. She currently focuses on education policy research, globally managing the Innovative Teaching and Learning (ITL) Research project. ITL Research is a multiyear global research program devoted to researching and supporting the evolution of innovative teaching practices. The programs global sponsor is Microsofts Partners in Learning, in partnership with governments, research organizations and other stakeholders around the world. In Phase I of this research program (2009--11), researchers in 7 countries used investigated innovative teaching in each country, its relationship to students development of 21st century skills, and the school and system factors that support teachers adoption of new teaching methods. In Phase II, the focus of the program shifts toward directly supporting teachers and schools as they seek to improve their practices.

About the GEF sessions:

Keynote Speakers and Keynote Speaker Workshops High-level presentations on current global and regional trends by international and regional experts in education. + For educators of all levels looking for inspirational ideas Teacher Training Workshops In-depth sessions on how to use technology in the classroom and how this can enhance teaching. + For educators of all levels looking for practical advice NLP (Neuro-linguistic programming) Masterclass series Workshops that will help develop leadership skills and guidance techniques for motivating students and staff. + For GESS Al Nadi members principals, heads of department and senior staff CPD Sessions* Hands-on practical workshops that will help develop teaching skills. + For teachers of pupils of all ages Abstract Sessions Case-study and best-practice workshops presented by teachers for teachers. + For all teachers looking for inspiration from their peers
* Subject to admission fee

Exhibitor Workshops Presentations by exhibitor to help you understand and make the most out of their products. + For anyone visiting the show and wanting to understand the latest products in education Mobile Learning Feature Learn the basics or get in depth information on how to optimise the use of mobile technology in education. + For educators of all levels wanting to integrate mobile learning in their facility IPSEF Middle East* An intensive one day conference looking at the role the private sector can play in education across the region. + For anyone interested in developing a new private school and its standards and regulation Assessment Tomorrow Examine the innovative developments e-Assessment and the potential development for its use. + For educators of all levels looking for information about the use of e-Assessment Education Debates Panel discussions and debates on how technology is helping higher education + For all educators wanting to hear the views of students

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OPENING MORNING PLENARY
10.00-10.15 10.15-10.30 10.30.11.00 Opening Statement Opening Address
HE Humaid Al Qattami, Minister of Education for the UAE

Mobile Learning: Lessons from around the world The rise of personal, connected consumer technology is unavoidable. Smartphones allow access to immediate, context aware information anytime and anywhere. This is already transforming the way working adults access information, but what does this mean for education? Can these technologies adapt to support existing modes of learning? Or are they agents for change, helping educators re-shape their teaching and discover richer ways to learn? Geoff will highlight some amazing mobile learning initiatives happening across the world right now, drawing out key success criteria and exploring some of the more significant differences in an attempt to discover the real value hidden behind the mystique and hype that so often accompanies new technologies
Geoff Stead, Head of Innovation, Tribal Education

11.30-12.30

Social Media for Learning: back to Societal Education The Lecture presents that the concept of Learning does not change over time, which is primarily a process between human and another, even with the development of e-content and non electronic content, as we can say that the creator of that content is human. Accordingly, learning is a social process, and it is possible to say (learning is societal by nature) based on Ibn Khaldoun saying Man is sociable or civil by nature. The paper presents comparisons between the traditional learning (schooling) and informal societal learning is the coming wave as it is more useful for learning content, speed of communication and large capacity of humans relationship with others without borders, besides it can lead to greater educational effectiveness. The writer had intended to link his point of view with the foundations of learning being identified by UNESCO (learning to know, learning to work, learning to be, learning to live together) and the skills of the twenty-first century. The writer also tried to explore the historical review of learning, where a person learns in the community and then the school took the role through(formal learning) and now, learning reruns back to the society as a result of heavy e-content and effective social networking. After a comparison between formal and social learning, the writer urges education officials and educators to integrate social (informal) education in the structure of formal schooling or education through reviewing the education system including legislation, application, and evaluation in a completely different and a perfect systematic way.
Dr Khalid Ibrahim Al Awwad, Member of Shura Council, Head of Masarat Group for, Research and Development

EducAtION dEBAtE
2.00-3.00 Technology Assisted Teaching and Learning A boon or bane? Amity University
Lecturers: Dr. Suhas Veetil & Mr. S Sredharran Participating students: Naureen Razzaq (MBA 3 country) Sherill George (MBA Banking & Insurance) Fatema Ambawala (BA Tourism Management) Farah Alibhai ( B.Sc Forensic Science)

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11.00-2.00 2.00-3.00 Smartphone Apps Online Education Within your Grasp
Presenter - Shadi Hassan CEO Flagship Projects

Mobile learning in practise: Exploring pedagogies, practicalities and technologies Geoff Stead is considered one of the godfathers of mobile learning. He has been fortunate enough to be involved in many innovative projects across the world, from high tech employers in the UK to impoverished schools in Africa, exploring the optimum blend of technology, pedagogy, teacher support and learner engagement. In this workshop we will explore a range of very differrence educational scenarios, discussing how mobile learning might be used to optimum effect. The workshop will start by exploring several high profile international projects, following the pedagogical design patterns to understand both the approach behind the project, and the successes and failings of each approach. Attendees will then have the opportunity to design and evaluate their own m-learning scenarios, working with colleagues to find the best way to integrate these emerging technologies into their own learning, or teaching scenarios. Also included will be some live demonstrations, practical tips for early adopters and access to further online resources to support teachers and learners.
Geoff Stead, Head of Innovation, Tribal Education

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How to change the school at a time of social media Learning is a fundamental feature of the human being Our God Allah taught man what he did not know. Learning is not only for student at school, but also the teacher and administrator learn what is required to sustainable professional development through the programs of training, and in addition to that, we have found now school is also learning (Referring to Learning Organisation). The development of teachers at that time changes a lot as we live in a different world where everything has almost changed, including student, school (learning environment) that is no longer the environment we know, hence we are moving fast towards the so-called knowledge society. We must acknowledge that we are facing a big gap facing education now, between the mode of training and development for teachers in a time does not accept the this traditional way, and there is a must for the transformation of training and development pattern to a new or modern one, This workshop proposes the transition from formal education and training for teachers and administrators to informal or societal learning and development on the ground that we are living in the era of information and communication technology through social networking, which has become a development tools for teachers that must be invested efficiently. This workshop offers practical suggestions for the transition to this new method of learning which is characterized by heavy content and the ability of the teacher to produce knowledge, participating in and across all borders temporal and spatial with those who want to learn, as well as this kind of learning is characterized by the fun, excitement and almost zero cost. This pattern of education cannot be achieved except only through pattern enhancing the idea with courage to apply in a perfect organizational environment that integrates informal learning in the structure of formal learning and professional development training .
Dr Khalid Ibrahim Al Awwad, Member of Shura Council, Head of Masarat Group for Research and Development

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NLP MAStERcLASS SERIES
11.30-12.15 Personalised Learning How teachers can reach all students to ensure they excel academically and personally. The personality type model based on NLP meta-programs helps teachers across the world improve their practice. You will discover your own teacher profile in this session. Communication Excellence Learn how to captivate, motivate and inspire all students and staff. Discover some of the secrets of charisma. Creativity in the Classroom Why and how to introduce creativity into the classroom to boost learning in all students. The ability to think creatively transforms economies as well as educational practice. The myths blocking the introduction of creativity threaten economic development. 2.30-3.15 The Four Habits of Successful Teachers Learn how to motivate and inspire children by applying the four habits shared by all great teachers. Leadership in Education Successful schools are led in a specific way. Find out if your school is applying the practice developed by the best school leaders.
David Hodgson, Master Practitioner and NLP Trainer

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11.30-12.00 Time to Read This session will look at the importance of daily reading practice in school and at home. It will explore the research around the significant impact that can be obtained for all children of all abilities through the use Accelerated Reader as tool for assessment for learning.
James Bell, Director of Professional Services Renaissance Learning UK Ltd

the range of skills required by a modern economy so it is the technical professional sector that must achieve this. This session will focus on the methods employed in the UK to provide the skills required by the labour market with contributions from several of the UK delegation.
Matthew Anderson, TVET UK Ashley Rowlands, Guildford College Matt Clarke, Pearson Edexcel

12.00-1.00

Skills for Modern Arabia. Hosted by TVET UK Skills development is a crucial issue for all governments worldwide. In the GCC however, this is made all the more crucial by the growing youth population, Arabian youth is typically tech savvy and well aware of global issues. It is critical that governments make provision for these people to turn them into a productive workforce. Higher education cannot provide

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Key building blocks for Education Transformation The presentation highlights integrated transformation of four major areas of 21st Century education: Teaching - Co-Constructive Pedagogy; Learning - living curricula and enabling move to dynamic knowledge; Assessment - continuous review of students; Governance better policy planning
Anshul Sonak, President, Core Education and Technologies Ltd

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11.45-12.45 Trends in Industrial Automated Processes 1. History and evolution of Manufacturing Processes 2. Technologies and skills required in Automated Manufacturing environment 3. Trends in Automated Industry 4. Challenges of Educational System to face requirements demanded from the Industry
Mr Mariano Carreras, SMC International Training (Spain)

systems which are also considered as new solutions for social welfarfe and special education.
Dr Ing Mun-Sang Kim, Director, Center for Intelligent Robotics - KIST

Alternative Energy-Conversion Especially designed for students, the kit alternative energy conversion allows to perform various experiments to topics related to alternative energy such as Wind power, Water power, Thermal power or Sun power.
Herbert Fruhmann, Managing Director, NTL Austria,

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English Teaching Robot 1. English Teaching Robot systems which enables robots to provide a cost effective way of teaching for the elementary to middle level of education. 2. Elder Care Robot and Special Education Robot

Smart Learning System

Mr Dae Min Park, Director, Business Strategy Department, Sigong Media

MOBILE LEARNING FEAtuRE

Participants are advised to bring their own iPads, tablets and smart phones to participate in this feature

11.00-11.45

Why Consider Mobile Learning? This session will consider the issues and concerns that surround leadership teams in schools, around the move to develop mobile learning within the institution. It will focus on the curriculum issues and how such an approach can benefit learning inside and outside of the classroom. Some specific curriculum areas will be investigated with practical project examples with student work demonstrated.
Patrick Beyrouti, Business Development Manager, Education, Arab Business Machines

and video-based evidence, using images from research task, with visial and audio annotations to build up an e-Portfolio.
Dave Kirtlan, Director, Elsium Education Consultancy

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Teaching for Mobile Learning Curriculum and Content Apps and their relevance to education
Shadi Hasan, Managing Director and Founder, Flagship Projects

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Assessment Options on Mobile Devices - ePortfolios Using mobile devices opens up a variety of options for the teacher around assessment methods, which are interactive and directly related to curriculum project work. This practical session will examine how mobile devices can be used to gather photographic

Handheld/iPad Learning Preliminary results of GEMS Royal Dubai handheld/ iPad project - the largest scale private sector deployment of its kind to date in the Middle East
Phil Redhead, Director of Curriculum Development & Innovation, GEMS Royal Dubai School and Melania Mihalcea, Nel Malarz Student (Age 10)

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ABStRActS
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Ahmad sultan Ahmad Ibrahim Al Shehhi, Al-Burairat Primary School

e-System of Information Technology

The Effect of a Proposed Teacher Training Programme in Preparing a Teaching Portfolio for Primary EducationSupply Teachers in the UAE
Yasin Abdu Saeed Al Meqtari, Al Ain University of Science and Technology

The Effect of IT in Developing Education: A Case Study on the Role of Learning Resource Centres in Activating the Educational Process in Public Schools
Khawla Bint Mohammad Bint Saad Al Shuwaier, Princess Nora Bint Abdul Rahman University

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Manal Mohammed Khodary Mohammed, Northern Border University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

blending the Process Writing Approach with Wikis to Reduce Writing Apprehension among Prospective E as a Foreign Language Teachers Differentiating Instruction Using Technology

Faten Ali Salah, LEDS (Learning & Educational Development Services)

Teaching Introductory Physics Courses: A Suggested Model with Practical Application

Naser Naim Qamhieh, Mohamad Asaad Abdel-Raouf, Ehab Malkawi & Ihab Obaidat, UAE University

4.00-5.00

Online based homework using Mastering Physics

Ahmad Ayesh / UAE University, Naser Naim Qamhieh / UAE University, Saleh Thaker Mahmood / U.A.E University Timothy Martin and Steve Thyberg, Higher Colleges of Technology

building a Countrywide Curriculum Network

Information Obesity and the Digital Diet Plan through Personal Learning Environments (PLEs)
Sudha Govindswamy Sunder, Universal American School, Dubai

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Rana Tamim, Hamdan Bin Mohammed e-University

Teachers Use of youTube: A United Arab Emirates Perspective Arabic and English teachers Technology Integration in Schools of yemen

Mohamed Almekhlafy Professor / Sanaa University, Abdurrahman Almekhlafi Associate Professor / UAE University, Sadiq Abdulwahed Ismail Assistant Professor / UAE University

Creative Cross-Curricular Collaboration: A Key to Successful ICT Integration

Colin Harrison and Sophia Khan, Beaconhouse Education Services

3.00-4.00

Learning Styles and Corresponding Activities and Techniques

Mohammad Mursi Abdulkarim Mursi, Al Ghazali Model School for Boys

Using blogs in Teaching IT

Aaesha Rashed Saeed Bin Obood Al Mazrooei, Othon Primary School, 1st Cycle-RAK

Utilizing Education Technology to Integrate Disabled Students

Ousha Ahmad Al Muhairi, UAE University

4.00-5.00

Hamad Halawani

e-Learnings Role in a Toughened Regulatory Environment Post-Financial Crisis in the Middle East Diploma Work Experience - A blended Learning Model

Alaya James, Andy OGorman, Higher Colleges of Technology, Dubai Womens College

Evaluating the Use of Learner Response Systems on Student Learning in Middle School Science Classroom in the Gulf Countries
Sonia Ben Jaafar, EduEval Educational Services

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2.00-3.00 Educating One and All using Audio and Video Devices, Television, Phone and Internet
N.R. Liwal, Pashto TV and Chairman, Liwal, Distance School

Social Media for Learning

Enas Abu Libdah / Al-Ain University for Science and Technology

Challenges and Suggestions in using asynchronous tools for pre-service teachers

Fawzi Ishtaiwa, Enas Abu Libdah/Al Ain University for Science and Technology

3.00-4.00

Gary Henderson SSAT Middle East

Teacher Professional Development and Technology bridging the Digital Divide to Enhance the Learning Experience

Samuel Odari Inziria, SSAT Abu Dhabi

Ideas Gym: Science and Technology Dynamic Teaching Environment

Marwa Soudi, Yasser Tawfik and Mahinour Ali, Searag for Content and Innovation

4.00-5.00

Some things man was never meant to know, for everything else theres Google.. then who needs a teacher?
Sudha Govindswamy Sunder, Universal American School, Dubai Alya Mohammed Ali Salem, Zaineb Secondary School: RAK

Podcasting: Lets Read, Listen and Record

Creating an Innovative Learning Environment using TPACK Process of Teachnology Integration

Faten Ali Salah, LEDS Learning and Educational Development Services

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cPd PROGRAMME
10:15 12:00 Vision, leadership and ethos for subject leaders Subject Leaders are working in the engine room of school life, expected to turn the vision, values and ethos of a school into reality. However most teachers who went in education didnt go in because they wanted to be leaders, they wanted to be teachers so often havent had any training into how to lead a subject area. This course will focus on practical strategies to develop your vision and leadership skills Knowing what your vision is and communicating it to your team Understanding what Leadership skills make the most difference The 13 most important things you can do with your team to develop transformational leadership What difference will it make? You will have a clarity as to what your vision should be and why. You will then have a structure to communicate this vision to your team with absolute clarity. Your leadership style will be revealed to you so that you know how to lead thus making you more effective. By understanding the 13 techniques that develop a transformational leadership style you will develop powerful and productive relationships with your team
Steve Garnett / Dragonfly Training

12:15 - 14:00

Effective questioning will raise pupils achievement. You will identify how to use questioning to take children to the next step in their learning. You will learn how to enable children to engage in their learning, how to self-evaluate and how to embed all this practice into your daily teaching. Who is it for? Any teacher What will be covered? The Price is Right encouraging students to develop the habit of questioning Questioning what the experts say Guess What? a strategy for planning good questions Badminton or basketball? A format for questioning in any classrooms What difference will it make? Children and teachers asking good questions will improve their learning and improve their performance in examinations. You will discover how to ask good questions and outstanding ways of involving students in answering those questions
Alan Jervis / Dragonfly Training

14:15 - 16:00

Improving literacy across the entire curriculum There is no question that exam results and classroom performance improves when Literacy skills are strong. Developing the Literacy skills of all your pupils can unlock the gates of learning. By improving their skills around spelling, grammar, knowledge about language, writing good explanations and critical literacy pupils are able not only to improve performance in exams but also develop skills that will serve them well as life-long learners. Who is it for? All teachers looking for the latest ideas about improving literacy skills What will be covered? Cutting edge techniques to improve spelling, comprehension and grammar Creative and engaging techniques to develop knowledge about language Innovative approaches to improve the writing of explanations What difference will it make? You will leave with clear and practical teaching ideas to improve the literacy skills of your pupils. These are lesson ready and do not need hours and hours of preparation either so saving you lots of time too. They have been delivered to literally 100s of teachers with enormous success in the Middle East as well as the UK
Steve Garnett / Dragonfly Training

16:15 - 18:00

How to assess and mark pupils work to significantly raise attainment This workshop integrates the latest ideas of assessing and marking students work with effective, proven strategies to set you on the road to working more effectively and smarter rather than harder We will explore the very nature of assessment and how to improve it. We will look at how students learn from assessment and ways of maximizing that learning Who is it for? Any teacher What will be covered? What is effective assessment? Why do some of our students fail to learn from teachers feedback? Effective strategies for assessment of learning What difference will it make? You will be able to use self and peer assessment effectively tomorrow. You will understand how to engage all students with teachers feedback and have the greatest chance of making a difference in their learning. You will extend your kitbag of assessment techniques to include the very latest ideas, cutting edge ideas on offer.
Speaker: Alan Jervis / Dragonfly Training

The CPD programmes are subject to separate admission charges, please go to Room 6 for further information. Although courses will be delivered in English, course material will be available in English and Arabic.

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DAY TWO: 29th FeBrUarY 2012

GEF KEYNOtES/EducAtION dEBAtE
10.00-11.00 Unthinking Classes Educators would agree unanimously on the importance that thinking and teaching thinking had in the past, and still have in the current point of time as the Arab nation is reinventing itself. In a world where borders were eliminated by digital technology, and fundamentals were shaken, there is no more excuse for not teaching students the scientific approach to thinking. If we do not utilise thinking effectively, then our future as Arabs will be gloomy. Promoting the importance of the mind and thinking at times of our turmoil is the required solution; otherwise our passion as Arabs will lead us into a foreign storm -Western or Eastern, but surely not an Arabic one. A nation deprived the blessing of the mind, asking others to think on its behalf, is the weakest of all. Students of the future will live at a time that is different than ours. Therefore, in order for them to succeed, they must be prepared and armed with tools, the most important of which are healthy, scientific and structured ways of thinking. Our schools today are in dire need to declare a state of emergency in their curriculum and among their teachers in order to push us towards teaching thinking before the winds of change overwhelm us. Why is it that our schools dont think? What are the consequences of teaching thinking in our schools? The lecturer will attempt to answer these questions.
Dr Khalifa Ali Alsuwadi, Assistant Professor Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Faculty of Education United Arab Emirates University

11.00-12.00

Creating Global State-of-the-Art Schools Key Factors in Finnish educational performance The education system in Finland has proven to be one of the best in the world, scoring consistently at the top of different studies, even though pupils have the fewest number of class hours in the developed world. These successes found in mainstream government schools, have inspired researchers and educators to seek out the key factors which inspire high levels of teaching and learning. Leading economies that increasingly recognize the power of education as the key for competitiveness, security and prosperity, are now examining if Finnish best practices can be adapted in their own systems to achieve innovation and excellence. This presentation introduces six dimensions by which to understand the Finnish educational horizon.
Elise Tarvainen, Director, Global Operations, EduCluster Finland Ltd Ms. Khuloud Aldhaheri, Vice Principal, Al Raqiah School / ADEC

12:30 1:30

Global Challenges within the Education Sector A round table panel session with leading international experts
Moderator and speaker: Dominic Savage, Director General, British Educational Suppliers Association Panellists include: Dr Eesa Bastaki, CEO, ICT Fund Speaker TBA Etisalat Communications Dr Ayoub Kazim , Managing Director , Education Cluster - TECOM Investments Beat Jost, Director General, Worlddidac Prof. Dr. mult. Wassilios E. Fthenakis - President Didacta Geoff Stead, Head of Innovation, Tribal Education

2.00-3.00

Should academic institutions accept Wikipedia as a reliable source for academic research purposes? MURDOCH University Dubai
Lecturers: Ms. Maha Sidahmed School of Media, Communication and Culture Ms. Saba Siddiqi School of Media, Communication and Culture Mrs. Cristina Popa Acting Foundation Program Coordinator Students: Paurav Shah BMedia in Screen Production Jessica Rajic Bcommun in Journalism & PR Jan Jamil - BSc Environmental Management and Public Relations Chinthana Malalasekera Bcommun in Journalism

tEAchER tRAINING/KEYNOtE SPEAKER wORKShOPS

11.00-2.00 Teacher Training Workshop iPads and Modern Education
Patrick Beyrouti, Arab Business Machines

2.00-3.00

How to enhance school and student performance? Fusing the best practices of Emirati and Finnish school systems School performance and quality in education is a sum of many factors facilitating and promoting the achievement of desired learning outcomes. This workshop focuses on how school performance and student achievement can be enhanced in an innovative and collaborative process fusing the best practices of two different systems. Curriculum development alongside assessment for learning, nurturing a cohesive school operational culture, and teachers continuous professional growth are recognized as key factors which result in innovative student-centred teaching and learning practices. The workshop will introduce recent Emirati and Finnish experiences of school-based collaboration and professonal dialogue.
Elise Tarvainen, Director, Global Operations, EduCluster Finland Ltd Ms. Khuloud Aldhaheri, Vice Principal - Al Raqiah School / ADEC

3.00-5.00

Thinking Classes Several thinking approaches have emerged around the world, each with different views about teaching thinking. Some would argue that there is no need to teach thinking because it is an instinctual and natural quality of human beings. While there are approaches calling to allocate special curriculum to teaching thinking, others promote for this to happen within the traditional curriculum where mathematics, language or history for example are used in teaching. Given these contradicting trends, this workshop will discuss which of these approaches is closest to right, and provide training on several methods, if mastered by teachers, will enable them to teach thinking effortlessly. This is what is called: Thinking Classes.
Dr Khalifa Ali Alsuwaidi, Assistant Professor Department of Curriculum and Instruction Faculty of Education United Arab Emirates University

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DAY TWO: 29th FeBrUarY 2012

NLP MAStERcLASS SERIES
11.00-11.45 Leadership in Education Successful schools are led in a specific way. Find out if your school is applying the practice developed by the best school leaders. Personalised Learning How teachers can reach all students to ensure they excel academically and personally. The personality type model based on NLP meta-programs helps teachers across the world improve their practice. You will discover your own teacher profile in this session. Communication Excellence Learn how to captivate, motivate and inspire all students and staff. Discover some of the secrets of charisma. 2.00-2.45 Creativity in the Classroom Why and how to introduce creativity into the classroom to boost learning in all students. The ability to think creatively transforms economies as well as educational practice. The myths blocking the introduction of creativity threaten economic development. The Four Habits of Successful Teachers Learn how to motivate and inspire children by applying the four habits shared by all great teachers.
David Hodgson, Master Practitioner and NLP Trainer

12.00-12.45

3.00-3.45

1.00-1.45

GESS EXhIBItOR wORKShOPS

10.00-10.30 The Lakeshore Story Lakeshore Learning Materials, providing schools with innovative products, training and customized materials for early childhood and the elementary education since 1954.
Blaine Van Dyne, Vice President of International School Sales Jarrett Klein, Vice President of International Sales Lakeshore Learning Materials

MoticNet system and how to convert conventional microscopes into DM with our Moticams, digital cameras.
David Doty, Business Development Manager, Motic Digital Products

12.00-1.00

10.30-11.30

Trends in Industrial Automated Processes 1. History and evolution of Manufacturing Processes 2. Technologies and skills required in Automated Manufacturing environment 3. Trends in Automated Industry 4. Challenges of Educational System to face requirements demanded from the Industry
Mr Mariano Carreras SMC International Training (Spain)

Attracting Global Teaching Talent to the Middle East The benchmark for high teaching standards accredited by the Department for Education, UK - ITM Mark recruitment partnership model, addresses the challenges and opportunities that educational institutes are faced with when recruiting teaching professionals for the evolving education sector in the Middle East. Some case studies on how to compete in the war for talent within the global education community ensuring teaching standards and pupil attainment.
Eddie Austin FIRP, Chief Operating Officer, ITN Mark, Core Education and Technologies Ltd

11.30-12.00

Digital Microscope (DM) - Future for Learning Life Science David, a former Science Department Chairman and Teacher from Oswego NY, where he taught AP (Advanced Placement) Biology and AP Environmental Science, will be addressing the topics on how DM helps excel students in learning Life Science, how teachers can benefit from using digital microscopy in teaching Life Science, integration of DM with our

1.00-2.00

F1 in Schools Raising Standards Improving Lives This session will show how F1 in Schools has implemented their proven educational project that has been running for over ten years, involving 20,000 schools, 400,000 students and operates in over 40 counties worldwide!
Simon Moorhouse Director, F1 in Schools

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10.30-11.30 English Teaching Robot 1. English Teaching Robot systems which enables robots to provide a cost effective way of teaching for the elementary to middle level of education. 2. Elder Care Robot and Special Education Robot systems which are also considered as new solutions for social welfarfe and special education.
Dr Ing Mun-Sang Kim Director, Center for Intelligent Robotics - KIST

11.30-12.00

MultiLab - effective hardware based language learning

Dr Ranier Dubiel, Product Manager and Training Specialist, TLS Communication

12.00-12.30

LearnEnglish Kids: Speak and Spell online phonics In this presentation we will look at a selection of new online materials that have been developed for the British Councils website for young learners of English, LearnEnglish Kids
Jo Hayes,British Council

Alternative Energy-Conversion Especially designed for students, the kit alternative energy conversion allows to perform various experiments to topics related to alternative energy such as Wind power, Water power, Thermal power or Sun power.
Herbert Fruhmann, Managing Director, NTL Austria

12:30-1:00

Smart Learning System

Mr Dae Min Park, Director, Business Strategy Department, Sigong Media Al Mazroui Medical and Chemical Supplies

Media Pedagogy. The Medium is the Message The workshop will take participants through a journey of entertainment and learning involving film screening and interactive worksheets giving participants an experience of School Cinema. The workshop will discuss the effectiveness of film based learning modules in empowering teachers on the areas of self-development, understanding children and innovative teaching methodologies.
Syed Sultan Ahmed, Managing Director, EduMedia India Pvt, Bangalore, India

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GESS EXhIBItOR wORKShOPS
11.30-12.30 Special Educational Needs and boarding Schools in the UK This presentation will focus on what Cambian schools offer for students who cannot attend mainstream school in the UAE or UK. Being able to identify SEN and where to find help in the UAE. There will be an opportunity to find out how we teach and care for our students ranging from high functioning AS to SLD in Autism with challenging behaviours and profound communcation difficulties. The presentation will explain how we are regulated and the importance of our OFSTED grading as Outstanding across all our schools. It will also explain the role of the Parent Liaison Officer for international students. We will also explain the current work and training we do with Autism Centres in the UAE, Middle East and Internationally. There will be time for a Q&A session at the end of the presentation.
Gillian Wilson, Education Director, Cambian Group, Linda Simmons, Parental Liaison Coordinator, Cambian Group

ASSESSMENt tOMORROw
9.45-11.15
Mark Churcher, Seminar Chair - Lead Faculty, Department of Learning Innovation, HCT - Dubai Mens College

Harnessing Tomorrows Technology

Technology Case Studies A range of speakers look at the implementation of technology for assessment in schools, colleges and higher education Harnessing Mobile Technology - Javed Khan - ADEC Managing the Assessment Process - Samsul Karim - Edutech Technology to transform the cycle of learning-assessment-improvement - Paul Charman - RM 11.15-11.30 11.30-1.15 break Technology Case Studies - continued Promoting academic integrity with Turnitin, the comprehensive e-learning tool - Dr John Barrie - i-Paradigms e-Portfolios - Matt Wingfield, MD, TAG Developments Developing Innovative Assessments in a High Stakes environment - Jeremy Carter, Head of Sales and Marketing BTL Group Impacts on classroom learning - Professor Phil John SCHOLAR Project Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh Q&A - Morning Session break for Lunch Roundtable Roundtable networking in conjunction with TVET UK - an opportunity for one to one discussions with speakers and other delegates from UK education organisations.

1.15-1.30 1.30-2.00 2.00-4.00

MOBILE LEARNING FEAtuRE

11.00-11.45 Teaching for Mobile Learning Curriculum and Content Apps and their relevance to education This is an overview session highlighting some of the apps that are used within various curriculums, looking both at general education-based apps, along with some subject specific examples. A combined session with
Shadi Hasan, Managing Director and Founder, Flagship Projects and Dave Kirtlan, Director, Elsium Education Consultancy

12.00-12.45

Creating an Audio-based Evidence on Mobile Device This practical session focuses on developing literacy, based on reading with learners recording a short childrens story. The narrative is divided up by the learners, focussing on clear reading, looking at the individual characters, expression and meaning, and recorded into a simple audio programme on the mobile device. This is then enchanced and contextualised by the learners through the addition of sound effects and music as appropriate.
Dave Kirtlan, Director, Elsium Education Consultancy

1.00-1.45

Personalized Learning for Teachers Personalizing learning for teachers: a new approach to Professional Development in ICT.
Phil Redhead, Director of Curriculum Development & Innovation GEMS Royal Dubai School and or Mark Stone, ICT Learning Coach, GEMS Royal Dubai School

2.00-2.45 3.00-3.45

Dave Kirtlan

Drop in session with Why consider mobile learning

Why Consider Mobile Learning? This session will consider the issues and concerns that surround leadership teams in schools, around the move to develop mobile learning within the institution. It will focus on the curriculum issues and how such an approach can benefit learning inside and outside of the classroom. Some specific curriculum areas will be investigated with practical project examples with student work demonstrated.
Patrick Beyrouti, Business Development Manager, Education, Arab Business Machines

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DAY TWO: 29th FeBrUarY 2012

ABStRActS
2.00-3.00
Elsayed Abd-elMawla Elsayed Aboukhatwa, Gulf University, Bahrain

building e-Courses using Moodle System

The Effect of e-Learning on Improve Cognitive Learning Outcomes and Skills

Elsayed Abd-elMawla Elsayed Aboukhatwa, Gulf University, Bahrain

Kids Productivity Tool

Sadiq Abdul Hameed, Neusol LLC

3.00-4.00

Huda Abdulla Rahma Omran, Zaineb Primary and Secondary School

The Role of Education Technology in Handling Educational Problems Utilizing Social Networks to Create Communication Networks among Collaborating Groups in Classrooms

Manal Mohammad Abdunnabi, Safia Bint Abdul Muttalib School - Umm Al Quawain, Educational Zone

e-Learning Environment and its Role in Activating Professionalism in the Teaching/Learning Process and Developing Creativity
Mahmood Abdussalam Mohammad Al Hafeth, Gulf University, Bahrain

4.00-5.00

Aisha Abushelaibi, UAE University Adeline Sousa

Involve Me and I will Understand ICTiE Projects are more than technology: one field approach New Roles of Technology in Developing Teachers Professional Performance

Ahmad Aref Ahmad Mulhem, Gulf University

ABStRActS
2.00-3.00
Aisha Abdullah Saif Al Muhairi, Hissa Bint Al Murr Primary School

Social Networks and the Importance of Social Media in Consolidating Learning Integrated Online Educational Environment and a Knowledge and Creativity Gate for the Royal Commission Schools in Jubail, a Project for Developing the Educational Services of the Royal Commission for Jubail

Said Bin Sad Al Kaltham Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu

Using Smart Phones and Digital Gadgets to Provide New Services in the Field of Online Education
Wijdan Bint Abdurrahman Hamad al Oudah, Princess Nora Bind Abdul Rahman University

3.00-4.00

A Digital Platform for Learning the Arabic Language

Moutasem Zakkar, Relemit IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd

e-Learning: Leverage Learning with Information and Communication Technology

Javaid Ali Bin Abdullah, UAE University

Professional Development at the Technological Age

Omar Hussein Mohammed Al Noursi, Institute of Applied Technology

4.00-5.00

The Effect of Educational Design Produced by Multimedia on Students Comprehension of Scientific Material
Al Sayed Abdulwahed Ramadan Al Kilani / University of Sarjah Ammar Mohammed Saif Al-Shaabi, RAK Education District - MOE

The Investigation of ICT Teachers Perspectives of the use of Wiki in Classroom The Effect of Using SPSS Software on 10th Grade Students Attainment in Statistics and Statistical Thinking

Ali Bin Said Bin Saleem Al Matari, Sultinate of Oman, MOE, Al Mutanabbi School for Boys (Grades 11-12)

ABStRActS
2.00-3.00
Maitha Hmoud Al Shamisi, UAE University

Computer-based Tool for Teaching Electronics Implementing IT Infrastructure Library in Academic Services

Ahtiq Ahmed, Institute of Applied Technology

Creating e-Worksheets for your Students

Wafa Al-Hashimi, Al Mawaheb School

3.00-4.00 4.00-5.00

Abdurrahman Ghaleb Almekhlafi UAE University

Creating an Interactive Multimedia-Rich PowerPoint Presentations The use of Smart board Technology as an Instructional Tool

Elham Abdullatif Suliman Alnasir Educational Media Director / Institute of Public Administration

5 Questions about Mobile Learning: The iPad Classroom

Ciarn Kelly, Rashid School for Boys

Designing Interactive Multimedia Materials using Hot Potatoes

Islam Ahmed Magdi Abdou Mohamed, SSAT

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cPd PROGRAMME
10:15 - 12:00 Real Differentiated Learning for the real classroom It is now recognized that exam results and classroom performance will be improved further if teachers can make learning more personalized. With this comes a responsibility to differentiate effectively. However whilst teachers know the theory they also know that it can be hugely time consuming too. This course will offer a fresh and new perspective on differentiation that will save teachers time as well as de-construct and de-mystify the jargon.( Interestingly there will no mention of the differentiated worksheet at all!) Who is it for? All teachers keen on developing innovative and time saving approaches to differentiation What will be covered? What is differentiation is and what it isnt How to plan for it What is involved in differentiation How to do it What difference will it make? This course will allow you to see Differentiation as a process rather than a series of hoops to jump through. You will be able to plan effectively for all your learners allowing them to have challenges that are appropriate for all. The ideas work for all key stages and are easily transferable across subjects.
Steve Garnett / Dragonfly Training

12:15 - 14:00

Very Latest best Practice in Primary Education The course is delivered in a highly practical manner and will interlock sound educational theory with demonstrations of ideas for actual lessons. The emphasis will be on presenting exciting yet academically rigorous teaching strategies that maximise the students interest and potential. Throughout the workshop you will be asked to participate in all activities in order to fully absorb the ideas being put forward. This is hands-on and practical training. These ideas will be demonstrated in a variety of subjects. Who is it for? Any Primary school teacher What will be covered ? a cutting edge synthesis of the latest teaching techniques the very best of some the latest ideas whilst avoiding clichs and jargon a variety of outstanding strategies that will help inspire your pupils. Ways to get the pupils doing the work and participating in their learning. This course will show you how to get the pupils doing and thinking more What difference will it make? You will extend your kitbag of teaching ideas that will absorb children and improve academic standards. You will have time to consider which of the ideas would be best suited to your children and you will have the opportunity to discover how to tailor these ideas to your way of teaching
Alan Jervis / Dragonfly Training

14:00 - 16:00

A realists guide to effective independent learning A consensus is emerging in education where the best lessons are rich in independent learning. This doesnt mean pupils working on their own without teacher guidance but rather in skillfully conducted lessons where the teacher plans carefully and where the pupils do the majority of the thinking, processing and expressing of knowledge and understanding. This really is the best it gets as a teacher. The problem of course is how! This course delivers the answers Who is it for? Any teacher wanting techniques to increase pupil independence in lessons What will be covered? Lesson ready ideas to increase pupil independence an lessen teacher dependency A demonstration of the ideas in an active and practical work shop style A rationale as to why developing greater independence really is the best it gets as a teacher What difference will it make? This course could potentially shift your entire thinking as to what constitutes effective classroom teaching. It attempts to move the paradigm from teaching and learning to learning and teaching which is a massive and possibly career altering change. Come along and find out how!
Steve Garnett / Dragonfly Training

16:15 - 18:00

Stretching and challenging the more able Stretching and challenging the more able can be a neglected aspect of classroom teaching as they tend to be the pupils that need the least close support and therefore your time. This course will provide a range of techniques, strategies and approaches to managing your more able pupils. By focusing on areas such as the level of challenge, ambitious resources and tweaking the type of thinking involved, teachers can be sure they are stretching and challenging the more able Who is it for? Any teacher wanting clear practical classroom ideas What will be covered? How to ensure there is an appropriate level of challenge Making learning inductive rather than deductive How to integrate ambitious resources and language What difference will it make? Teachers attending will gain a new set of techniques, skills and strategies to ensure that they know how to stretch and challenge their most able to add to their own repertoire of ideas they already have. This course doesnt require the teacher to work any harder but rather think differently to how they meet the needs of these kinds of pupils.
Alan Jervis / Dragonfly Training

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DAY THREE: 1st MarCH 2012

GEF KEYNOtES
10.00-11.00 The Joy In Learning The presentation discusses an important concept missing nowadays in most school systems that is the joy in learning. First, it introduces the concept of joy, and then it presents the nature of children as they learn spending untold hours in play and joy. Second, it identifies the root causes of losing joy in learning, mainly: very structured system, teacher control, limiting learning to classroom, focus on memorization and tests. It also presents examples of the consequences of those causes on students, and finally, it presents several suggestions to restoring the lost treasure.
Prof Abdullateef Hussain Haidar Al Hakimi Ph.D Professor of Science, Sana University

11.00-12.00

Innovative teaching and learning research: moving from theory to capacity-building Educators around the world recognize the need to transform teaching and learning to connect with the social and labour realities of the 21st Century. However, moving from the goal of 21st century learning to actually transforming teaching practices in ways that develop students future skills remains a challenge in most classrooms and schools. The Innovative Teaching and Learning (ITL) Research project is a multiyear global research program devoted to researching and supporting the evolution of innovative teaching practices in a variety of country contexts. The programs global sponsor is Microsofts Partners in Learning, in partnership with governments and other stakeholders. In phase I of this research program (200911), researchers in 7 countries investigated the practices of innovative teaching in each country, its relationship to students development of 21st century skills, and the school and system factors that support teachers adoption of new approaches. In phase II, the program is shifting to directly support teachers and schools as they seek to advance their practices. In this talk you will see what innovative teaching looks like in classrooms around the world today, and hear what this research shows about how to best advance and promote the broader adoption of this type of teachingthrough schools, policies and new collaborative learning programs.
Maria Langworthy, Founder and Principal, Langworthy Research

tEAchER tRAINING/KEYNOtE SPEAKER wORKShOPS

10.00-1.00 1.00-3.00 Teacher Training workshop Students Innovative Learning and Education: Strategies and Skills
Dr Amal Balhoul, Dubai Consulting, Training and Research Centre

The role of Educational Technology in Recapturing the Joy in Learning The workshop starts by discussion the nature of todays young learners. It sheds light here on the extent of their use of modern IT tools and products. Then, it discusses a strategy to recapture the joy in learning. The strategy discusses four elements: redefining the purpose of education, ensuring secure learning environment, providing timely feedback and offering students various choices during the learning process including IT. Emphasis, at the end, is placed on the various IT tools that students are using in their daily life and how they can be utilized in the learning process to maky learning joyful.
Prof Abdullateef Hussain Haidar Al Hakimi Ph.D Professor of Science, Sana University

3.00-4.00

How to Nurture Innovative Teaching in your school: tools and programs for action Many educators understand the need to change teaching and learning to better prepare students for the globalised, knowledge-based, technology-driven economy of the 21st Century. Yet very few educators have the training, experiences and resources to implement deep changes in their everyday teaching practises with students. In this workshop, school leaders and teachers can see the results of an international research project, Innovative Teaching and Learning Research (www.itlresearch. com) that studies how schools and education systems can best support innovative teaching. In this talk, you will see what innovative teaching looks like in classrooms around the world today and have an opportunity to put into action a set tools and programmes that directly help schools foster innovate teaching.
Maria Langworthy, Founder and Principal, Langworthy Research

NLP MAStERcLASS SERIES

11.00-11.45 12.00-12.45 The Four Habits of Successful Teachers Learn how to motivate and inspire children by applying the four habits shared by all great teachers. Leadership in Education Successful schools are led in a specific way. Find out if your school is applying the practice developed by the best school leaders. Personalised Learning How teachers can reach all students to ensure they excel academically and personally. The personality type model based on NLP meta-programs helps teachers across the world improve their practice. You will discover your own teacher profile in this session. Communication Excellence Learn how to captivate, motivate and inspire all students and staff. Discover some of the secrets of charisma. Creativity in the Classroom Why and how to introduce creativity into the classroom to boost learning in all students. The ability to think creatively transforms economies as well as educational practice. The myths blocking the introduction of creativity threaten economic development.
David Hodgson, Master Practitioner and NLP Trainer

1.00-1.45

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GESS EXhIBItOR wORKShOPS
11.00-12.00 Trends in Industrial Automated Processes 1. History and evolution of Manufacturing Processes 2. Technologies and skills required in Automated Manufacturing environment 3. Trends in Automated Industry 4. Challenges of Educational System to face requirements demanded from the Industry
Mr Mariano Carreras, SMC International Training (Spain)

12.00-1.00

Smarter Testing Leads to Smarter Teaching

James Ashby, President and Chief of Psychometrics, Core Eductech

GESS EXhIBItOR wORKShOPS

11.30-12.30 English Teaching Robot 1. English Teaching Robot systems which enables robots to provide a cost effective way of teaching for the elementary to middle level of education. 2. Elder Care Robot and Special Education Robot systems which are also considered as new solutions for social welfarfe and special education.
Dr Ing Mun-Sang Kim, Director, Center for Intelligent Robotics - KIST Herbert Fruhmann, Managing Director, NTL Austria

Smart Learning System

Mr Dae Min Park, Director, Business Strategy Department, Sigong Media Al Mazroui Medical and Chemical Supplies

12.30-1.00

Alternative Energy-Conversion Especially designed for students, the kit alternative energy conversion allows to perform various experiments to topics related to alternative energy such as Wind power, Water power, Thermal power or Sun power.

The Lakeshore Story Lakeshore Learning Materials, providing schools with innovative products, training and customized materials for early childhood and the elementary education since 1954.
Blaine Van Dyne, Vice President of International School Sales Jarrett Klein, Vice President of International Sales Lakeshore Learning Materials

IPSEF MIddLE EASt

8.00 9.00 9.05 9.20 Registration and Coffee
Moderator: Natasha Ridge, Executive Director of the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research Dr Abdulla Al Karam, Chairman of the Board of Directors, And Director General Knowledge and Human Development Authority the Government of Dubai Sonia Ben Jaafar, PhD, Director, EduEval Educational Services

1.00- 3.00

The school education market place This session will discuss: the figures; market drivers; investors in education; raising capital; the different channels and business models that can be used to develop your school model
Moderator: Paul Woodgates Head of Services to the Education Sector: PA Consulting Group

The many faces of private education: This Session will discuss: Does Innovation raise standards in Education and how can effective and measurable assessment happen in schools: working with governments; what role for government in inspection and fee setting; integrating Arabic culture, studies and civic understanding into international curriculum schools, through curriculum and the buildings.
Jenni Dittmer, Academic Development Leader, Cognition Education Paul Wagstaff, Regional Director, CFBT Rashid Abdul Aziz Al-Hussan, President, Al-Hussan Group Dr Elizabeth Thompson, Project Director; Private Schools, SSAT Abu Dhabi Greg Penoyre, Senior Partner, Penoyre & Prasad LLP Ashok Kumar, CEO, Indian High School

1.00 1.20 1.40 2.00 2.20 2.40-3.00 3.00-4.00

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Ziad Azzam, CEO, Taaleem Ashwin Assomull, Partner, The Parthenon Group Shailesh Dash, Founder and CEO, Al Masah Capital Limited

The Strength of Dubai Schools

Moderator: Ralph Tabberer, Educational Consultant; Secretary, Dubai Private Schools Group

Coffee and Comfort break

Mr Som Paneru, Ullens School, Nepal Ian McIntyre, Director of Education, Brighton College International Schools Ltd Sarah Lawrance, General Manager, Bloom Education Paul Andrews, Private Schools Manager, Abu Dhabi Education Council Mark Logan, Regional Director Central Europe and Middle East, Nord Anglia Education Ltd

Why is the Dubai School System best in the region? What will make it even better?

Speakers include: Dr Samia Al Farra, Chief Education Officer, Taaleem Poonam Bhojani, Director, Dubai International Academy, Raffles International School West and South, Collegiate American School, Raffles International Nurseries Aparna Verma, Chair of Scholars International Group (SIG), Dubai Scholars and Scholars International Academy Ashok Kumar, CEO, Indian High School

Networking Lunch Refreshments will be in the room during

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Moderator: Paul Woodgates, Head of Services to the Education Sector: PA Consulting Group

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MOBILE LEARNING FEAtuRE
Participants are advised to bring their own iPads, tablets and smart phones to participate in this feature

11.00-11.45

Issues of Mobile Learning in Practice Deploying mobile devices across a school or college infrastructure raises various concerns, both for the teacher and the IT network manager. Some of the issues are explored with possible suggestions around approaching such issues, including network robustness, speed, content storage and safe guarding of the learners.
Dave Kirtlan, Director,Elsium Education Consultancy

support this in numerous ways.

Stephen Cox, Project Director, WCL. Aspire Academy for Sports Science Qatar

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Teaching for Mobile Learning Curriculum and Content Apps and their relevance to education
Shadi Hasan, Managing Director and Founder, Flagship Projects

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Using (Apple) Mobile Devices to enhance learning in an Arabic Culture A technology rich classroom allows a teaching and learning style that is student centred, where students take more ownership of their work. In this environment, the emphasis shifts from teacher as purveyor of knowledge, to teacher as facilitator and coach, from student as a receiver of knowledge to student as active discoverer. Technology can

Why Consider Mobile Learning? This session will consider the issues and concerns that surround leadership teams in schools, around the move to develop mobile learning within the institution. It will focus on the curriculum issues and how such an approach can benefit learning inside and outside of the classroom. Some specific curriculum areas will be investigated with practical project examples with student work demonstrated.
Patrick Beyrouti, Business Development Manager, Education, Arab Business Machines

ABStRActS
2.00-3.00 Early Education and Technology for Children
Suzanne L Guzman, The University of Reading, Early Gate, Reading, Berkshire

Online Learning Community e-mentoring

Azza Gamal El Din, Ozge Yilmaz & Ahlam Lahmer, Mariya Al Qubtiya Secondary School

Social Media in Teaching

Baraa Yousef, Ghazala Bilquise & Donna Lawson, Dubai Mens College

3.00-4.00

The Role of Modern Technology in Facilitating Educational Problems

Hayat Mohammed Al Shehhi, Ibtisam Mohammed Hassan

Effect of blended Learning Approach on Student Nurses Attitudes and Academic Achievement
Neama Ali Riad, Amina Ibrahim Badawy, Mahmoud Fetouh Mohammed Saadat, Alijouf University, KSA

The Effect of the Student Teaching Experience on Pre-Services Elementary Teachers Self-efficacy beliefs about
Hamed Mubarak Al-Awidi, UAE University, Technology Integration in the UAE

ABStRActS
2.00-3.00 Technological Efficiencies for Teachers in Egyptian beni-Suef City from Educational Supervisors Perspective
Mohammad Mahmood Mohammad Musa, Faculty of Education, Beni-Souf University

The Role of Hamdan Award in Motivating the Industry to Use and Utilize Technology in Evaluation and in Assessing Educational Outputs
Hissa Sultan Al Zaabi, Hamdan Bin Rashid Award for Distinguished Academic Performance

e-Learning Strategies from Theory to Application: The Kuwait Experience as a Case Study
Hanas Ahmad Al Sharrah, MOE, Kuwait

3.00-4.00

Thinking in 3D: Stereoscopic 3D comes to schools

Clyde DeSouza / Real Vision

The use of facebook as an integral component of a learning management system for undergraduate business administration courses.
Nigel Thorpe, Premi Mathews/ American College of Dubai

Assistive Technology for enhancing special education students at King Saud University: A case study
Sahar Ahmed Alkharshami / King Saud University

ABStRActS
2.00-3.00 The Role of Technology in Teachers Professional Development
Mahmoud Wishah, Centre for British Teachers for Education CfBT LLC, ADEC

The Role of blogs in Improving e-Written Communication Skills of 2nd Cycle Female Students
Karima Matar Al Mazroui, ADEC

Al yamamah platform
Asmas Sultan Ali Al Khateri / Al Yamamah School, RAK

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Designing and Creating Teachers Electronic Portfolio

Dr Abdurrahman Ghaleb Almekhlafi, UAE University

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10:15 - 12:00 Teaching English as a Foreign Language in all classrooms For TEFL teachers nothing stands still. Pedagogies and iniatives have changed. This workshop will look at how TEFL teachers can deliver their subject in a lively, practical and engaging way; not sacrificing everything at the altar of fun, but nevertheless making accessibility and enjoyment the keys to engagement. Who is it for? English as a foreign Language teachers for children aged 7 to 13 What will be covered? You will visit some of the most effective ways of delivering English as a foreign language. This is a hands-on work shop which will be low on theory and high on practical methodologies Practical, fun, easy-to-prepare, stress-free, original educational lesson ideas - appealing to different types of learners. What difference will it make? You will have some of the latest ideas in teaching English as a foreign language to test out tomorrow. You will be able to consider which of the of the lively and innovative techniques would fit the way you teach and how to adapt the ideas to your students.
Alan Jervis / Dragonfly Training

12:15 - 14:00

Superb ideas for teaching science for pupils years 4-9 Alan is well known for his outstanding science courses, and this key Stage 2 and 3 workshop is a flagship of effective ways to deliver science. Delegates will engage fully with lessons ideas that can be used in the classroom the very next day. You will engage with a jaw dropping array of teaching strategies that will motivate students and raise academic standards. Who is it for? Any teacher that delivers science to 7 13 year olds What will be covered? Alan will take you on an illuminating journey through science based Thinking Skills, Differentiation, AFL and Active Learning. Reflect on two different methodologies to deliver science lessons Engage with a number of inspirational lesson ideas that can be used tomorrow Evaluate strategies from Active Learning and Assessment for Learning What difference will it make? You will have ideas for teaching science they can use to improve your science teaching tomorrow. You will be able to use two effective pedagogies for delivering stimulating and engaging science lessons. You will have extended your toolkit for turning inspiring children to want to learn science
Alan Jervis / Dragonfly Training

14:00 - 16:00

What has happened in the world of education this year. Keep up to date with the very latest in education There is so much happening in the world of education that it is impossible to keep up with the latest ideas. No It isnt, you should go on Alan and Steve workshop. Steve and Alan will take you on a whirlwind tour of the 2011-2012 iniatives Alan and Steve will filter through the most important strategies and iniatives of the last year and present them in a hands-on, practical way. You will be able to make sure you are using the latest ideas in education and consider experimenting with cutting edge techniques. Who is it for? Every schoolteacher What will be covered? Cutting edge synthesis of the latest teaching techniques the very best of all the latest ideas whilst trying to avoid any politics A variety of ground-breaking strategies that will help inspire your pupils. The most successful classroom strategies from 2011/12 and to debunk a few myths What difference will it make? Your mid and long term planning will be able to take into account the most recent iniatives. You will be aware of what is happening in the world of education so you can make strategic decisions for you and your children. This course will enable you to understand the direction education is heading so you can remain at the forefront on education
Steve Garnett, Alan Jervis / Dragonfly Training

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The Information and Communication Technology (ITC) Fund is dedicated to advancing the UAE ICT sector and it is fuelling innovation in the local industry. The ICT Funds mission is to provide targeted funding to companies, organisations and individuals to empower them to develop the innovation and knowledge capital of the UAE ICT sector with their basic and applied research and development, education and entrepreneurship. ICT Fund aims to promote a culture of entrepreneurship in the UAE ICT sector by improving linkage between industry and academia. ICT Fund aims to create a self-reliant eco-system in the UAE ICT sector promoting the involvement of UAE nationals in scientific and technological research in order to reach this outcome: Made in the UAE, Sold Globally. The Fund will nurture business incubators in the UAE that support the development of new ideas and provide early stage start-ups with financing, management expertise and infrastructure support. By enabling teams to carry out world-class research, both basic and applied and advancing the level of theoretical and practical understanding of ICT, the ICT Fund is driving sector growth in the UAE. The ICT Fund plans to engage multinational corporations to create high quality research and development institutions in the UAE. The ICT Fund is the first of its kind in the Middle East, its CEO is H.E. Dr. Easa Bastaki. The Chairman of the Board of Trustees is H.E. Dr. Abdulqader Al Khayat. The UAE telecommunication market has grown from USD 8.2 billion in 2005 to USD 13.6 billion between 2010-2013. UAE is the second country leading in ICT expenditure in the region. The current areas of interest for the ICT Fund include: wireless technology, security and encryption, information security, broadband technology, satellite communications, sensor area networks and areas of vital National Interest. Projects to date include: Ankabut and Betha. Ankabut: Ankabut is the UAE National Research and Education Network (NREN) offering academic institutions connectivity to other education networks around the world. Ankabut also co-operates on a national, GCC, regional and international arena representing the UAE in conferences, R&D, exhibitions and forums. Ankabut aims to offer QoS based networks with IPv4/IPv6, multicast and introduce advanced services on a Closed Group Network with Public Interest Purposes. betha (Scholarship) Program: The goal of Betha is to create a specialised and well trained ICT human workforce in the UAE. Betha supports national education efforts by bridging the educational outcomes with the needs of the evolving job market. The ICT Fund has a major investment strategy for 2011 investing across its platforms in scholarships, start-ups and research projects. Forecasted investment-spending for R&D in 2011 is AED 22 million. Forecasted investment-spending for Education in 2011 is: AED 58 million.

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