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What EdTech should Learn from Learning Sciences

As Learning Sciences and insights into ‘how we learn’ evolve very rapidly and the onset of AI and technologies are likely to become increasingly important to education and learning, EdTech may no longer be able to ignore the research and findings of Learning Science. We hear from three eminent Learning Scientists and education researchers in what they belief EdTech should consider when developing products and how EdTech entrepreneurs should engage with learning scientists to inform product development, pedagogy and technological approaches. Cognitive psychology, neuroscience, AI and pedagogy are seeing considerable developments that increase our understanding of learning and the influence pedagogy. Engaging with the experts and the research finding may only be possible if a mutual exchange between EdTech and Learning Science can be established to benefit learning. In a Fireside Discussion, we hear why a dialogue is needed.

 

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What can Politicians do to Accelerate EdTech Adoption?

Two African education ministers meet EdTech and online learning community leaders to explore how EdTech can enable access to education and promote social and learning impact. In a Fireside Chat, moderated by Katia Moskvitch, Business Editor of WIRED UK, our esteemed panellists will discuss how new modes of collaboration may open the road to acceleration of EdTech adoption and positive impact and what momentum is required to make it happen.

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How we Incorporated Research into our Product Development

Good EdTech is evidenced and relies on research and holistic education understanding. Evidencing EdTech and demonstrating ‘What works?’ proves challenging for many an EdTech entrepreneur. In a Fireside Interview, two EdTech entrepreneurs reveal how fundamental research and demonstrating impact have become to inform their product development and how innovation can sit at odds with research, creating some challenging tensions.

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Paresh Rawal: Changemaker for the Performing Arts

Paresh Rawal is a multi-award winning actor who has been performing on stage since 1972 and has appeared in more than 250 films. He has performed more than 150 plays and more than 5,000 performances in India and in countries like the USA, the UK, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, UAE, Europe, and the Far East. In 20120, he performed 50 shows in 52 days in 52 centers in the USA in 2012. Some of his best-known films are: OMG-Oh my God, Sardar- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Hera Pheri, Baghban. Join a conversation with this world-famous actor and learn more about his life, his work and who he believes is changing the world for the better. In conversation with Nargish Khambatta, GEMS Principal and Vice-President.

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Noëlla Coursaris: Changemaker for Congolese Girls

Noëlla Coursaris Musunka is a philanthropist, international model and the founder of Malaika which educates and empowers Congolese girls and their communities. In this session at GESF 2019, hear Noëlla talk about her life, her work and why she thinks education is the key to improving the lives of girls.

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A World Without Barriers to Numerical Literacy

Becoming numerate is critical for school and life success. It is essential to be numerate in order to be an informed and analytical citizen. Yet numeracy is often not given the same attention as literacy. Join this Research Briefing as we explore why math matters and how we need to change our conversation around math to prevent harmful attitudes and the spreading of mathematics anxiety. Experts will also discuss how children acquire fundamental numerical skills and how to best foster their skills and healthy attitudes towards math using evidence-based approaches.

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Why Human Capital Investments are Changing the World

The Human Capital Project is a new, global effort to accelerate more and better investments in people for greater equity and economic growth. Why should countries invest in human capital? Can early health care and education prepare children to succeed and prosper as adults in a rapidly changing world? What are the barriers to nurturing human capital and what are countries doing to overcome them? Join a conversation with the World Bank’s Vice President for Human Development, Annette Dixon to find out how the World Bank, countries, and partners are working together to close the massive human capital gap in the world today. Learn about the critical role of investing in people’s education, health, and resilience to build human capital and drive economic growth. In discussion with Financial Times Global Education Editor Andrew Jack.

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A World with Enough Good Teachers. The Education Workforce Needs to Change.

By 2030, demand for teachers in low-income countries will nearly double and in some countries half of all graduates leaving university will need to become teachers to meet it. The purpose of education and the skills that young people will need are also changing. So is our understanding of how children’s brains develop and how they best learn. An expert panel of contributors, led by the Education Commission, will discuss the future of the education workforce in this Public Briefing. They'll debate the evolving role of the teacher through technology, collaboration and the changing learning environment - including greater personalisation of learning.

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A World Where Today's Classroom is Unrecognisable

The end of the traditional classroom has been predicted on many occasions over the last few decades. However, many of the attempts to change the way that children learn have not ultimately delivered on their promise of greater learning outcomes. Join this Research Roundtable between researchers and Global Teacher Prize finalists on the future of the classroom. They'll debate the extent to which innovation and disruption are needed in the way that children are taught around the world.

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A World Where Every Class is a Masterclass: Swaroop Rawal

Swaroop never originally intended to become a teacher, but after becoming a mother and then returning to study at the age of 37, she realised that she had something unique to offer. She saw first-hand how some methods of teaching can create stress in children, which then makes its way into the family. Swaroop therefore went into teaching to accomplish two goals: to help make children more resilient through life skills education, and to bring new methods to teaching that would help students and their teachers reflect, imagine and build their sense of personal worth and agency. Take a class with one of the top 10 finalists for the 2019 Global Teacher Prize. Each live, 30-minute lesson will showcase the different methods, learnings and values that helped to secure the teacher's place in the final of the US$1 million prize.

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