Teach Middle East Magazine Jan-Feb 2019 Issue 3 Volume 6 | Page 41

THE LATEST AND MOST INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS 550+ local and international companies are showcasing the latest educational products and solutions that teachers can use to make them more effective in helping their students achieve better results. Returning in 2019 is the Start Up Pavilion. Meet enterprising new small businesses that are shaking up the education sector with their disruptive new ideas. Many of these start-ups are providing innovative solutions geared specifically for learning situations in the Middle East, tailor-fitting their offers for the unique needs of teachers and students in the region. One of the exhibitors worth visiting is Irish virtual reality software firm, Immersive VR Education (IVRE), which will showcase the ENGAGE platform at their stand. The IVRE team will be available across 3 days to give demos to visitors wishing to see what the future of education looks like. ENGAGE enables educators to host meetings, classes, private tutorials, training sessions and presentations with people from all over the world participating in a safe, virtual, multi-user environment. It is designed as a complementary tool to enhance classroom teaching, or as a standalone tool providing distance learners with access and opportunities to connect at a collegial level with their fellow students. The company is working on a unique ‘Dubai VR’ experience which will be part of its demonstration tool-kit for visitors throughout the event. Educators will be able to experience a view of Dubai in the ‘virtual’ world ...and get to appreciate the power and innovation behind the ENGAGE platform. GESS TALKS ARENA LEADERSHIP STREAM INNOVATION STAGE Featuring an exciting range of talks from individual keynotes, to panel sessions and 1-2-1 interview style conversations. With inspirational keynotes and dynamic movers and shakers, these sessions are designed to inspire and engage to help you learn about the latest global education trends and to push your education agenda forwards. Exclusively for our Leaders in Education members, these sessions are aimed at Leaders within education from pre-school, K12 to those from HE/FE colleges and universities. Looking at the challenges that leader of schools and educational institutions face, the qualities required to make a good leader and the skills required to advance in senior positions. Find out about the latest innovations in products and services for educators today, featuring case histories, interactive showcases, features and benefits of products. Be empowered and ask the questions you’ve always wanted to, experience these dynamic workshops first hand and learn how to future proof your school. NEUROSCIENCE AND WELLBEING New for 2019 the GESS team are pleased to be showcasing a series of talks from consultants, and educators on Wellbeing in schools and the Modern approaches to SEN students in an inclusive environment in schools. David Hodgson Master NLP practitioner is back by popular demand for 2019 and will outline the latest international research to help educators learn how to boost, motivate and inspire their students to achieve the very best. FUTURE LEARNING Essential workshops by educators for educators. Learn from the very best, experience real stories from schools and see students and teachers showcase themselves. These sessions are interactive and thought provoking, looking at innovations in teaching and will range from the latest trends in STEAM, Digital, SEN, VR, to showcasing sports, music, drama, happiness, SEN and Arabic in the classroom. FUTURE LEADERS New for 2019 a series of workshops for those wanting to know more about stepping into leadership, and acquiring useful skills and insights into the techniques and skills essential to aspiring leaders in schools GESS DUBAI - 26.02.19 - 28.02.19 Dubai World Trade Centre, Sheikh Saeed Halls Free registration for educational professionals, visit www.gessdubai.com @GESSEDUCATION GESSDUBAI @GESSEDUCATION