The perception that online studies have only limited benefits and can leave students unprepared for ‘real life’ at university is fast becoming a thing of the past. The ‘traditional’ idea…
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Google and Alef Education will explore opportunities to certify and train teacher development coaches. Alef Education, the global K-12 educational technology company, has joined with Google for Education in a strategic technology…
Under the patronage and presence of Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan al Qasimi, the 2019 Sharjah Entrepreneurship Festival (SEF), organised by the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Centre (Sheraa), kicked off at the Expo…
At every family get-together, children are always badgered with the inevitable question: what do you want to be when you grow up? As teenagers step into their final years of…
Taxi drivers will soon take the back seat of a driverless car, augmented reality wearable devices will disrupt tour agencies, and robots and 3D printers will replace workers in the…
While digital transformation within the classroom setting has been increasingly prevalent in the past few decades, recent research conducted by Microsoft suggests that students do not simply want automation of…
Augmented reality (AR) can essentially be integrated into any curriculum area. Whether viewing geographical models, historical artefacts, complex molecules, or works of art, AR can allow students to engage and…
Anna Pagdiwalla, Principal at Mayoor Private School in Abu Dhabi, is a visionary and a forward thinker who firmly believes that skill-based education is key to a successful life. With…
It is said if you read books you live a thousand lives. When Mary-Rose Grieve steps into her office, that is exactly what she offers. As school librarian at Hartland…
There have been many studies conducted into the benefits of reading for children, whether it is in school or at home. Perhaps one of the most interesting to have been…
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