Teach Middle East Magazine Apr - Jun 2020 Issue 3 Volume 7 | Page 49

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This includes text, emoji, photo and
even video. This gives peace-of-mind
to parents and teachers.
The second challenge has been
awareness - we’ve found that
as soon as teachers learn about
GoBubble, they get excited at the
learning opportunities through safe
communication and collaboration.
We’re in 34 different countries now,
and that has all been through word
of mouth with teachers telling other
teachers about the power of GoBubble.
We’re thankful to our community of
global educators in helping to raise
awareness of the impact GoBubble
can provide. They also love how we
reward kindness - unlocking new
stickers for the kids based on the likes
they give, not the likes they get. The
kinder they are, the higher their score.
We’re also delighted to be part of
the Future of Education programme,
an initiative run by the Dubai Future
Accelerator with the KHDA, to bring
GoBubble to schools across the UAE.
We’ve already seen a 400% increase
in schools across the Middle East
joining GoBubble since the start of
Covid19, and more than 25% of all
Dubai independent schools are now
registered.
clearly demonstrated in the superb
work being done across the whole
Middle East, both in education and
industry.
By creating opportunities for students
to do this and experience it in
real terms, can be transformative
irrespective of the age, curriculum
model or school system. I am of the
view that there are two fundamental
traits for a successful future - balance
and positive wellbeing. The digital
world, however in moderation, is full
of huge potential for students. They
need to use technology as an enabler,
balancing it with; sleep, fresh air, time
with their families and friends, away
from screens, where they can learn
the power and art of communication.
What are the three key
things that every school/
teacher should know about
safeguarding children online?
1. Children do not seek to put themselves
in danger. They just want to chat with
their friends
2. Modelling positive behaviours is
critical. By giving them a safe area
to do that reduces incidents and
improves offline behaviours too
3. Empowering students to help deliver
your messages can create a culture of
safeguarding all children inside and
outside school
How can schools prepare
students to face the future?
There are five key competencies
that underpin digital living
today and in the future -
creativity,
collaboration,
communication,
citizenship
and critical thinking. These
elements forming the 4th
industrial
revolution,
are
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