EdTech and other buzzwords fill so much of our thinking about educational design, it can be difficult to see the full scope of challenges and opportunities necessary to design the education system of the future. This is a discussion on the future of learning — one in which technology is utilised, of course, but as part of more holistic approach to achieving equitable learning for everyone.
Our panellists cover the following topics:
- Futures Framework, early signals that might shape the futures and the axises of uncertainties
- The importance of research and evidence in the changing EdTech landscape
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Innovative pedagogy, with equity and wellbeing as focal points
This webinar was held on Thursday, 17 March, 2022.
Panellists
Dr. Saeed Aldhaheri
Director, Center for Future Studies, University of Dubai
Dr. Fawaz Hazza Abu Sitta
Director, Futures Research, Center for Future Studies, University of Dubai
Dr Ekaterina Cooper
Deputy Director of Research Acceleration, EDUCATE Ventures Research
Prof Agnes Kukulska Hulme PhD
Learning Futures, Institute of Educational Technology, The Open University
Moderator
Genevieve Smith-Nunes
PhD candidate, University of Cambridge
About the panellists
Dr. Ekaterina Cooper
Emerging shift of EdTech landscape: New opportunities to solve old problems
In my presentation, I would like to discuss how the EdTech landscape is changing to meet the educational needs of learners. However, to successfully meet these needs, both the EdTech industry and the education sector should recognise the importance of research and evidence.
What you will learn
- EdTech sector reacted to the learners’ needs during the pandemic.
- Evidence-based decisions would lead to higher quality EdTech products and more responsible efficacy claims.
- Partnership in developing evidence between the EdTech industry and the education sector would ensure a more transparent and engaging ecosystem.
About Ekaterina
Ekaterina is a Deputy Director of Research Accelerator at Educate Ventures Research. She works with EdTech companies since 2018 helping them in developing a research mindset and integrating evidence-based processes into product and business development. She has a PhD in Developmental Psychology and MSc in Public Health. Ekaterina’s area of expertise is research methods and psychometrics developed over the last 15 years through her involvement in a wide range of research including randomised controlled trials and international research.
Prof. Agnes Kukulska Hulme PhD
Presentation overview:
What you will learn:
- Technology should be used to increase life chances through education for all
- Online and blended education must embrace physical and mental wellbeing
- Innovation is a holistic enterprise
About Agnes:
Dr. Saeed Aldhaheri
About Dr Saeed:
Dr. Saeed is a futurist, thought leader, author and a public keynote speaker.
Currently, he is the director of the Center for Futures Studies at the University of Dubai, a lecturer of public policy at the Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government, and the chairman of the board of Smartworld. He is a member of the Global Future Council of the World Economic Forum on AR/VR,
He co-authored the book Digital Nation: How the UAE is building a future based on tech innovation. He has written several articles that were published at Harvard Business Review Arabia and Dubai Policy Review Journal.
Dr. Fawaz Hazza Abu Sitta
Dr. Abu Sitta is the co-author of Dubai e-Government Excellence Model and has received recognition certificates for his distinguished work in the field of organizational excellence from HH. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, His Royal Highness King Abdullah II.
Dr. Abu Sitta is known for his role in promoting government agility and scenario planning. He has co-authored several studies in the field of foresight and Knowledge Management that have been adopted regionally and globally.
Abu Sitta has achieved his Master of Science in Foresight from University of Houston and a PhD from University of Bath in 1995.
