Four Nigerian teachers have attended the Microsoft in Education Global Forum, which was hosted in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates.
The four teachers that attended the forum, which was sponsored by Microsoft Nigeria, are Veranique Obiakor of Government Secondary School, Kubwa, Abuja; Nwakaego Chukwu of Government Secondary School, Tudun Wada, Abuja; Sanyaolu Oyelola of Government Secondary School, Wuse, Abuja; and Olalekan Adeeko of Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta, Ogun State.
At the forum were education stakeholders who discussed education transformations in relation to workforce and as an enabler for competitiveness and economic growth.
The event focused on innovative practices using technologies that could help drive rich learning experiences and highlight the achievements of teachers and schools from around the Middle East and Africa, as well as India, who are successfully using technology to engage their students and prepare them for the future.
The Vice President, Worldwide Education, Microsoft, Anthony Salcito, who delivered the keynote address, said,” The global forum in Dubai is an opportunity for education professionals to discuss how technology can address key challenges in education for the 21st century.
“The forum explores the transformation of education, considering the roles of industry trends such as mobility, cloud, and access and learning analytics in solving key challenges.”
He said, “There has been a rise in youth unemployment globally and to tackle that problem head-on, Microsoft programmes like YouthSpark work with governments and non-governmental organisations’s globally to empower young people to do more and achieve more by expanding their access to computer science education.”
The Regional General Manager, Microsoft Gulf, Samer Latif, said, Microsoft continued to advocate the integration of technology into the education system.
Latif, therefore, said that it had collaborated with the UAE and other governments in the Middle East and Africa region to equip schools, teachers and students with smart learning solutions such as Microsoft Office 365 and Windows 8 devices equipped with education apps.
“The Microsoft in Education Global Forum in Dubai provides a platform for sharing ideas on how to make technology accessible for all students and teachers in the region. It is no doubt that technology has transformed learning experiences forever, and at Microsoft, we remain committed to helping educators leverage technology to equip students with the skills they need to prepare learners for work and life,” he added.
No less than 450 education leaders, school leaders and teachers attended the event from the Microsoft Innovative Educators programme, and leading schools from over 35 countries, in addition to 15 of the top global and regional education technology partners.
It will also feature a vibrant speaker programme, which includes elite from UAE Ministry of Education, leading education figures and Microsoft executives. Key discussions over the two days include the latest innovations in teaching and learning, and how technology can be used to solve education challenges around the world and in the MEA region.
The forum is a flagship event for Microsoft and provides an opportunity for education stakeholders to collaborate and discuss needed change in their own countries, schools and communities, providing real impact for better learning outcomes, and prepare learners for work and life.
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