About
The hybrid learning model has presented fresh challenges to schools across the UAE. Educators have had to adapt to teaching disparate groups of students synchronously and try to ensure engagement and attainment levels do not degrade. This panel discussion, featuring some leading voices in digital innovation in the UAE, will share best practice and strategic advice for maximising the impact of hybrid learning and ensuring student success.
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Agenda
  • What has worked well and what pitfalls have been encountered
  • How digital solutions have help facilitate effective hybrid learning
  • What communication protocols have been introduced
  • How assessment is delivered during hybrid learning
  • How wellbeing of staff and students has been prioritised
Presenters
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Dr. Neil Hopkin
Executive Principal - Sunmarke School, Dubai
Dr Neil Hopkin FRSA is a leading international school Principal for Fortes Education in Dubai, UAE. Previously Neil has led world class schools in Shanghai, Singapore and London. A former UK National Leader of Education, Neil has advised UK Government on Early Years Education, New Technologies and School Leadership.
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Jennie Burke
Deputy Headteacher and Digital Strategy Lead - JESS Dubai
Jennie joined JESS Secondary in September 2009. She actively leads teaching and learning across the secondary curriculum. Jennie also leads a Digital Strategy steering group across the three JESS schools. She works collaboratively with school leaders from primary and secondary, to drive an innovative path forward enabling JESS students to be Future Ready. Jennie has developed a digital infrastructure for the secondary school that supports students to make good progress in their learning. This digital infrastructure provided JESS with a solid foundation for Distance Learning. Students at JESS continue to be able to work effectively from any place at any time. She continues to support and coach staff to implement effective pedagogy that are suitable for an online world. The future of learning at JESS is driven by digital innovation, preparing students to make a difference.
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Ben Rothwell
Assistant Headteacher, Curriculum & Innovation - Victory Heights Primary School, Dubai
Ben Rothwell is an Assistant Headteacher in charge of Curriculum and Innovation at Victory Heights Primary School, Dubai. Ben has been with Victory Heights Primary School since it opened in 2013, and in that time has overseen the integration of the Google Suite for Education, including a 1:1 Chromebook scheme across Years 2-6. Victory Heights Primary School is proud to be recognised as a Google Reference School, one of only a handful in the GCC, and certainly the only Primary school to hold this honour. Ben has spoken at numerous conferences in the UAE, and helped establish the UAE Research Schools Network alongside three other top schools.
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Dima Kandalaft
Director of Country Digital Acceleration Program - Cisco Middle East and Africa
Dima Kandalaft is the Director of the Country Digital Acceleration program for Middle East and Africa. With more than 25 years of experience in Management and Technology consulting, her focus is to help government and industry leaders accelerate their digital transformation programs across the region. Before joining Cisco, Ms Kandalaft was the Smart Cities and Government industry leader at IBM responsible for developing new markets and clientele by building C-level relations as an executive advisor and a thought leader. Currently, she is pursuing her master’s degree in digital education at the University of Edinburgh.
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Mark Anderson
ICT Evangelist
Mark is a multi-award-winning educator, school leader, author, blogger and strategic digital strategy consultant and trainer with more than 20 years of classroom experience. Mark now works with and supports schools around the world with consultancy and training alongside working with many leading edtech companies, supporting them with their product development and pedagogical focus.
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