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15 – 16 September 2015 Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, Dubai, UAE Empowering learning through technology Book now to get the best rate at www.terrapinn.com/diged Welcome to the Future of Education Bursting with ideas, inspiration and innovation The Digital Education Show Middle East is where schools and universities come to harness the power of technology to drive learning outcomes and take student engagement to new heights. Over 1000 education professionals from more than 300 schools and universities leave with actionable, practical and simple strategies to take straight back to their school. BECOME A MASTER OF: PERSONALISATION Use data and technology to drive engagement and deliver a personalised experience for students, staff and parents BLENDED AND FLIPPED LEARNING Combine technology with theory and practice to give students ownership of learning through peer instruction THE GAMIFICATION OF THE CLASSROOM “The keynote speakers Take learning to the next level with serious games for deeper learning experiences were clearly experts in their fields and the IMPROVING EFFICIENCY, OPERATIONS & ROI Explore cost-effective technologies that will help Leonard Murphy roundtables and speed overcome daily school challenges mentoring sessions were Principal BUILDING YOUR DIGITAL BRAND Emirates International School Meadows extremely valuable” Wield social media tools to create an engaged community to attract and retain students and staff THE MOBILE CLASSROOM Find out how to facilitate, implement and manage effective bring your own device initiatives CLOUD & COLLABORATION Explore safe and secure cloud technology to connect your school community Book online at terrapinn.com/diged or contact Prima Castelino on +971 4 440 2535 or [email protected] The Flipped Learning Pioneer Eric Mazur, Pioneer of Peer Instruction and first ever winner of the global Minerva Prize 2014, Area Dean & Balkanski Professor of Physics & Applied Physics, Harvard University Globally acclaimed as a game changer in education, Professor Eric Mazur has flipped classrooms and lecture halls all over the world. He has pioneered the strategy and produced the most compelling success stories. The flipped classroom is a powerful gateway to student engagement; this is your once in a lifetime opportunity to hear straight from the pioneer himself and take away the strategies you need to enter a new academic year with fresh, engaged, invigorated students. HEAR FROM ERIC Monday 14th September @10:00-16:00 Pre–event workshop: “The real hallmark of Creating the ultimate flipped classroom Day 1 brings you... learning is transferring – a step by step guide for successful Eric Mazur what you’ve learned into peer instruction Pioneer of Peer Instruction and first ever new contexts” winner of the global Minerva Prize 2014, th Area Dean & Balkanski Professor of Physics Tuesday 15 September & Applied Physics, Harvard University @9:00-9:50 Superstar Keynote and Q&A: Confessions of a converted lecturer – flipping the classroom and never looking back Book online at terrapinn.com/diged or contact Prima Castelino on +971 4 440 2535 or [email protected] Be inspired by the masterminds of education THE TECH STAR PUTTING THE POWER OF BIG DATA INTO THE EXPERT INFLUENCING CLASSROOMS WORLDWIDE EDUCATION Big data is revolutionising learning and Prasad Ram is driving Educator, advisor, policy maker and the ultimate influencer, Sir this revolution. Prasad will reveal how you can harness the John Daniel’s experience in education is unparalleled. power of big data to dramatically improve the individual success of learners. Join Sir John as he reveals how technology should be used as a tool to help develop the core skills that will enable students to thrive Prasad firmly believes the teacher is at the centre of the learning in the future world of work. process and he’s determined to make big data another powerful tool at your disposal. Sir John continues to be a major force in the discussion around education reformation. He will reveal why worldwide educational Ednovo is a non-profit education technology start-up that has institutions are out of sync with employer needs and how developed Gooru, a search engine for learning. Undoubtedly technology can be used as a catalyst for change in the system. one of the most exciting developments in edtech, Gooru puts the power of big analytics in the hands of small Sir John Daniel, Former President & Chief Executive classrooms. Officer,Commonwealth of Learning Prasad Ram, Founder and CEO, Ednovo THE WOMAN PASSIONATELY PERSONALISING LEARNING THE CHAMPION REINVENTING HOW Personalised learning is powerful. It levels the playing WE USE TECHNOLOGY TO LEARN field, empowering students with tools, skills and learning strategies to become self-directed learners. Walter Bender is dedicated to modernising how the world’s children engage in learning. Through his work at MIT, One Laptop But how can teachers provide personalised learning opportunities per Child and Sugar Labs Walter has worked tirelessly to promote for every student? excellence in education for children by reinventing how computers Kathleen McClaskey has made it her mission to do just that, are used for teaching and learning. beginning with her own classroom and then sharing her success In his enlightening keynote, Walter will explain how teaching stories and strategies with teachers worldwide. students to program will shape systematic problem solvers, with Join Kathleen as she reveals how you can leverage student essential 21st century skills. passions and capabilities to personalise their learning and Walter Bender, Executive Director, Sugar Labs, assessment, build 21st Century classrooms and sustainable Co-Founder, One Laptop Per Child, Former Executive learner-centred environments. Director, MIT Media Lab Kathleen McClaskey, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer,Personalize Learning LLC, Co-Author, Make Learning Personal – Personalized learning Book online at terrapinn.com/diged or contact Prima Castelino on +971 4 440 2535 or [email protected] Book online at terrapinn.com/diged or contact Prima Castelino on +971 4 440 2535 or [email protected] Eric Mazur Sir John Daniel Stamenka Uvali-Trumbi Prasad Ram Steve Bambury Michael Pelletier John Peebles Egmond Boon, Kathleen McClaskey Pioneer of Peer Instruction and Former President & Former Chief of the Higher Founder and CEO Founder and Lead Writer Head of Educational Technology CEO Design, Subject Lead, Educational Co-founder and Chief Executive first ever winner of the global Chief Executive Officer Education Section Ednovo iPad Educators Canadian International Administrate Technology Coach Grades 7 to 12 Officer,Personalize Learning, Minerva Prize 2014, Area Dean Commonwealth of Learning The United Nations Big data in education STEM learning School Technology in teacher Canadian International School – LLC, Co-Author, Make & Balkanski Professor of Physics Digital age skills Educational, Scientific Foundations for an EdTech training Singapore Learning Personal & Applied Physics, and Cultural Organization Roadmap Foundations for an EdTech Personalised learning 2015 Speakers Harvard University (UNESCO) Roadmap Flipped learning Digital age skills Walter Bender Victor Saad Lisa Finch Walid Abushakra Phil Redhead Dr Clifton Chadwick Nadine Tarazi Jonathan Hughes D’Aeth Peter Wade Vanessa Matthews Executive Director, Sugar Labs, Vice President Director of Technology and Tech Chairman and CEO Senior Advisor Digital Learning Senior Lecturer Principal Headmaster Principal Head of ICT, Educational Founder, One Laptop Per Child, SABIS Educational Systems Fest Organiser Educational Services GEMS Education The British University in Dubai International Concept for Repton School Delany College Strategic Lead Former Executive Director, Education in the age of Dubai English Speaking Overseas Limited (ESOL) Financial impact of emerging Enhancing critical thinking Education Improving efficiency, Connected community Aldar Academies MIT Media Lab (USA) technology College Education in the age of technologies Flipped Learning operations &ROI Technology & professional The power of coding Emerging Technology technology development Malachy McGrogan Sharifa Hajjat Dr. Saleh Alsaeed Vanessa North Danny Harrison Monti Hallberg Darren Frearson Sonia Mahajan Taher M. Ali Paul Crossley Teacher of ICT and Computing Founder, Arab e-Learning Supervisor and Lecturer Head of ICT Chief Executive Officer Superintendent IT Champion Principal Director IT Department ICT Director and Technology Integrator Academy, eLearning Kuwait University Jumeirah English Speaking Al Omania Education The American International Taaleem North American International Gulf University for Science & Kuwait English School Dubai English Speaking Coordinator, Higher Colleges Distance learning School (JESS) Services Company LLC School of Jeddah School branding School Technology Deploying 1:1 devices College of Technology Social media Integrating technology into Improving efficiency, Improving efficiency, Open source technologies Emerging Technology Impact of MOOC’s on higher the curriculum operations &ROI operations &ROI education Brad Moody Peter Cummings Ping-Cheng (Benson) Yeh Huda Sraieb Neeru Khosla Francis Higgins Niel McLeod Paul Young Aneeqa Rana Troy Priest Head of Digital Media Director Public Sector EMEA Professor Head of Arabic Department Co-Founder & Teacher Director of Academics & Education Vice Principal Director Senior Mobile Learning American