Tai Paschall

Revolutionising Education with Gaming Esports in education explores how competitive gaming is reshaping learning environments. By integrating esports into education, students develop critical skills like teamwork, strategic thinking, and problem-solving in a way that resonates with their digital lives. This approach not only enhances engagement but also opens new pathways for career readiness and personal growth.

#CollabUAE TeachMeet #CollabUAE connects visionary educators across the United Arab Emirates, fostering a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. Dive into a world of collaboration, innovation, and inspiration

Moderators: Tom Sale Director of IT and Innovation Kent College Dubai Andi Price Lead on Edtech and Innovation Royal Grammar School Guildford Dubai

Speakers:

Tai Paschall Digital Cluster Education Lead Bloom Charter Schools

Death of the Digital Native

Debunking the idea that students 'just know' how to use technology, Andy will take you on a whistle-stop journey of how we came to use the term, the battle between digital natives and digital immigrants, as well as what we can do to help students move on from this label.

Andy Perryer Head of Digital Learning Cognita Schools

Human-Centred Curriculum Design

Unlock the potential of your curriculum in this session on Curriculum Design and Implementation: Coherence, Creativity, Compassion, and Community Action. Join us as we explore how to craft a curriculum that connects knowledge across disciplines whilst staying student focused. Discover strategies for creating a coherent learning experience, fostering creativity within a curriculum built on compassion, and embedding meaningful community partnerships. This session is ideal for educators looking to deepen their understanding of interdisciplinary learning and design a curriculum that is both academically rigorous and personally meaningful for students.

George Stokes Deputy Head Teacher - Primary The Arbor School

Pastoral Excellence as a Foundation for Academic Success: A Data-Driven Approach In this session, explore how strong pastoral systems lay the foundation for academic success by addressing the emotional and social needs of students. Discover how tracking attendance and behavioural data can enhance student engagement and drive improved outcomes. Using real-world case studies and well-being metrics, this presentation will demonstrate practical strategies to integrate pastoral care into your school culture. Attendees will gain insight into how schools can link student well-being to attainment, creating a supportive environment where both personal development and academic achievement thrive.

Bodruz Jamir Head of Year & English Teacher Dubai British School Emirates Hills

Adaptive Professional Learning

This presentation will provide insights into how adaptive professional development and learning can transform teachers and leaders. Part of the three pillars of time, training and trust, we will explore ways in which a programme of APL can empower and invigorate a staff body, making professional learning relevant and worthwhile for all.

John Short Ring Head of Senior School Kent College Dubai

Fran Ring Vice Principal: Pedagogy and Practice Jumeirah College

Beyond the Hype: AI in Education

In this short presentation, Mark Anderson, the ICT Evangelist will share some of the research into what works with AI to help see beyond the hype and why we can learn from the lessons of Bananarama to achieve better impact with our use of AI and all EdTech.

Mark Anderson Director ICT Evangelist

CollabUAE : Edsidera providing bespoke extra curricular options

Discussion over the benefits of bespoke extra curricular awards. Building a global community of support. Ensuring schools have the support they genuinely need.

Rachael Wilding, Director and Founder of Edsidera

AI Goes to School

Tai Paschall, AI in Education and EdTech Specialist has done all your AI homework for you. The session is packed with real application for how you can easily integrate AI in your school safely and efficiently!

Tai Paschall Digital Education & AI Specialist