Save Our Earth

Feb 05, 9:30AM to Feb 10 , 5:30PM GMT

About this Event

Disruptive technologies and a rapidly changing world demand reevaluating the way we educate. From kindergarten all the way up to college, educators must remain constantly alert to the latest advance in technology, lest they inadvertently become the student.

This event will focus on technology and education, and how technology can be used to enhance education.

Who should attend:

The program is particularly suited for:

Educators
Technology companies working in education
Anyone working in education

What are the benefits:

Understand the impact of technology on teaching and learning
Find new ways to use technology for the benefit of students and education as a whole

Sponsors

Gold sponsor

Silver sponsor

Bronze sponsor

Schedule

Feb 06 9:30AM–5:30PM GMT · Stage

Save Our Earth

The primary stage for the event.

Feb 06 9:30AM–11:00AM GMT · Session

Intro session: Technology and education

Now being used more and more in a formal educational context, VR and AR offer never-before-possible opportunities for educators.

Feb 06 12:30PM–4:00PM GMT · Session

Virtual reality and augmented reality as learning aids

Now being used more and more in a formal educational context, VR and AR offer never-before-possible opportunities for educators.

Feb 07 9:30AM–12:30PM GMT · Session

Microlearning—can it be used in schools?

Microlearning has proven to be an effective learning tool for on-the-job training. But can it be used successfully in a classroom?

Feb 07 12:30PM–3:30PM GMT · Session

Panel discussion: Tablets, phones, computers—constantly connected

Our students are constantly connected. The typical “head in the phone” picture is one that all educators are familiar with. This panel discusses the pros and cons of this technology.

Feb 08 9:30AM–11:30AM GMT · Session

Zoom lessons—the good, the bad, and the disappointing

Love ‘em or hate ‘em, Zoom lessons are here to stay, at least for now. Let’s discover what works and what doesn’t.

Feb 08 12:00PM–3:30PM GMT · Session

Just-in-time learning

Another excellent training tool in a retail context is JIT (Just-in-time) learning, where sales associates learn on a “need-to-know” basis, accessing information easily on their mobile devices whenever they need it. Would a similar approach work in formal schooling, perhaps with some modifications?

Feb 09 9:30AM–11:30AM GMT · Session

Learning and education apps

Do learning apps actually teach anything or are they just another game in disguise, designed to make us feel better about letting our kids play on the phone for longer.