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Future Leaders

GESS Talks Webinar 32 - The Next Era of Learning: Bold Visions for Change

This is an inspiring webinar where top education experts share bold ideas for the future. Our panelists offer diverse perspectives on how to prepare…

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Wellbeing

Embracing Everyone: How Inclusion Boosts Student Wellbeing

10 October 2024

Inclusion isn't just about bringing students together in the same classroom; it's about creating environments where every individual feels a sense of…

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Edtech

Enhancing Back-to-School Experiences with AI-Powered Feedback

08 September 2024

As educators and students return to the classroom for a new academic year...

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Preparing for the new academic year

Back to School: Key Education Trends for 2025

23 August 2024

As educators prepare for the new academic year, staying up to date with the latest trends...

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Distance / Remote Learning

Virtual and In-person Education – Will Students Soon be Able to Choose?

22 August 2024

Is it time to move away from our group-of-students-in-a-class style of education?

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Higher Education

Emerging Trends University Counsellors Can Leverage to Optimise Student

13 August 2024

At the beginning of each academic year, we are presented with an exciting challenge to continue to prepare students to apply to university...

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Preparing for the new academic year

Preparing for a Successful Year: Strategies for International School

06 August 2024

As the new academic year approaches, school administrators play a pivotal role in setting the stage for a successful and smooth transition.

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Preparing for the new academic year

Prepping Educational Leaders for a Successful New School Year

18 July 2024

As the calendar pages turn towards the beginning of another school year, educational leaders face the annual challenge of preparing their schools...

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Wellbeing

Stay Interviews – Finding out How Staff Feel

08 July 2024

t’s the end of the school year and time to say goodbye to colleagues who are moving on.

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Wellbeing

Supporting Your Own Personal Wellbeing

02 July 2024

Stress and burnout have become integral to many conversations and articles about the education sector.

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Arts

The Importance of Music and Arts in Education

01 July 2024

Education is evolving and Creative Arts have become a strong part of schools’ curriculum.

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The Power of Inclusion and Its Impact on Teaching

28 June 2024

In the transforming landscape of education, the concept of inclusion has evolved from being a buzzword to a powerful philosophy

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Early Years Education

EC Teachers in the Tech Age

12 June 2024

EC Teachers in the Tech Age

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Early Years Education

7 Tips for Early Year Educators!

11 June 2024

Early childhood education (ECE) plays a pivotal role in shaping the developmental trajectory of young children...

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Early Years Education

Embracing Inclusion in Early Years Education: A Blend of Playfulness, AI,

05 June 2024

In the vibrant world of early years education, where giggles echo through hallways and tiny hands create masterpieces with crayons...

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Early Years Education

Well-being in the Early Years

05 June 2024

Let us explore what is well-being and it’s a very significant role in child development...

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Early Years Education

Creating a Safe Space for Early Years Learning

28 May 2024

A safe and nurturing environment is crucial for effective early years education, fostering children’s development and well-being.

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Early Years Education

The Importance of Staff and Child Wellbeing in the Early Years

24 May 2024

Zaina Shihabi, PhD

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Higher Education

GESS Talks Webinar 27: The Changing world of Early Years Education

24 May 2024

Join us for an insightful webinar. Discover innovative approaches and strategies to strengthen early childhood education.

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Early Years Education

A Jar Full of Emotions - Early Years Education

24 May 2024

Seeing your baby look up at you and smile for the first time is a moment that will melt your heart and stay with you forever.

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Higher Education

Embracing the Critical Curriculum: Equipping Students for a Dynamic Future

14 May 2024

In an age defined by technological strides, the world is undergoing a significant makeover...

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Higher Education

GESS Talks Webinar 26: Bridging Tomorrow: Navigating the Transition from

08 May 2024

Join us for a thought-provoking webinar that delves into the critical transition from K-12 to tertiary education and beyond.

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The Impact of eSports Integration in Schools

01 May 2024

In recent years, the world of competitive gaming, known as eSports, has skyrocketed in popularity...

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From Controllers to Keyboards: A PE Teacher's Journey into the World

01 May 2024

"Like many people born in the 80s, I grew up surrounded by the rapid rise of the gaming industry..."

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Exploring the Impact of Esports in Education: A Gateway to New Learning

01 May 2024

In recent years, the landscape of education has undergone a profound transformation, with traditional classroom paradigms making way for innovative…

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Wellbeing

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility!

30 April 2024

Safeguarding should be a key component in a quality school – if not THE component to a successful school...

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Building a successful people strategy

12 April 2024

'People strategy - creating a coherent framework for employees to be hired, managed, and developed to support an organisation's long-term goals.

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Wellbeing

Wellness for the Whole Person: Embracing Modern Wellbeing Trends

11 April 2024

In today's fast-paced world, wellness has evolved from a trendy buzzword to a vital lifestyle choice...

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Wellbeing

Wellbeing – An International Curriculum Association Perspective

02 April 2024

Personal, Subject and International Learning can all influence the well-being of individuals and whole learning communities...

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Wellbeing

Enhancing Educator Wellbeing: Simple Strategies for a Happier Teaching

27 March 2024

Teaching is not just a profession; it's a calling that demands passion, dedication, and resilience.

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Early Years Education

The benefits of Early Learning

25 March 2024

"Our image of the child is rich in potential, strong, powerful, competent and most of all, connected to adults and other children."

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Edtech

Adventures on the narrow ridge: the importance of dialogue in science

18 March 2024

Contestable statements are a great tool for stimulating dialogue. Here’s one to get us started: ‘In science education, meaning is more important than…

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Edtech

Why Bad Coders Make the Best Coding Teachers

15 March 2024

In an ironic twist of educational fate, our proficiency in teaching programming has led us to a peculiar crossroads...

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Edtech

EdTech and soft skills are the critical foundation of STEM subjects

13 March 2024

We often talk of ‘bringing learning to life’. This is exactly what technology does...

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Wellbeing

Helping prevent staff burnout

05 March 2024

All education staff experience stress...

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Edtech VR, AI and AR

Robotics and A.I. Literacy

04 March 2024

The Importance of Robotics and A.I. Literacy

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Edtech

It’s Never Too Late To Boost Your Edtech Skills

01 March 2024

Al Kingsley discusses how schools can create a culture for everyone to continue building their Edtech skills.

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Edtech

Integrating Edtech and Sustainability to Enhance Student Mental Health: An

28 February 2024

In today's rapidly changing educational landscape, the fusion of Educational Technology (Edtech) and sustainability initiatives emerges as a powerful…

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STEM

Unlocking the Power of Coding: A Gateway to 21st Century Skills

26 February 2024

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, coding has emerged as a fundamental skill

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Wellbeing

Safeguarding in Early Years Settings

14 February 2024

Safeguarding in an early year’s setting refers to the measures and practices put in place to protect the well-being and safety of children.

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Future Leaders

How youth will change the World

12 February 2024

On International Youth Day, August 12th, we celebrate the voices and agency of young people everywhere.

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Wellbeing

Safeguarding in Schools: A Comprehensive Approach to Student Well-Being

02 February 2024

In the realm of education, creating a safe and secure environment for students is paramount to their overall well-being and academic success.

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Wellbeing

Safeguarding children – Guidance for schools

30 January 2024

Working with children and young people offers many rewarding opportunities, and with the many benefits...

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Wellbeing

GESS Talks Webinar 23 - Creating Safe Haven: Safeguarding Practices for

26 January 2024

Taking place Tuesday 27th February , 17:00 UAE / 13:00 UK

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Learning Environment

Intergenerational Learning: Communication for tomorrow

24 January 2024

By Ashley Green, The Wellbeing Coach, The Free Spirit Collective

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Sustainability

Teaching students about climate change and their environment towards a

19 January 2024

Teaching students about climate change and their environment towards a sustainable future

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Sustainability

Are we ready to incorporate SDGs into the educational framework?

17 January 2024

SDGs & Education: Are we ready to incorporate SDGs into the educational framework?

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Sustainability

How Sustainable is Your School Bus Service?

15 January 2024

How Sustainable is Your School Bus Service?

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Sustainability

Nature-based Learning in Urban Settings

09 January 2024

Nature-based Learning in Urban Settings

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Sustainability

Why Should Sustainability Education be a Central Part of Learning

08 January 2024

Why Should Sustainability Education be a Central Part of Learning

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Preparing for the new academic year

Personal planning for the future

04 January 2024

Personal planning for the future

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Sustainability

Learning to Take Risks at a Young Age to Promote Environmental and

02 January 2024

Learning to Take Risks at a Young Age to Promote Environmental and Sustainability Awareness

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Wellbeing

Safeguarding Students with Learning Challenges For Equitable Career

20 December 2023

Safeguarding Students with Learning Challenges For Equitable Career Readiness

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Wellbeing

Prioritizing Wellbeing: Safeguarding in Schools and Alhekma International

15 December 2023

Prioritizing Wellbeing: Safeguarding in Schools and Alhekma International School's Approach

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VR, AI and AR

The future of Esports

12 December 2023

The future of Esports

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Wellbeing

Wellbeing in schools – what REALLY does this mean?

05 December 2023

Wellbeing in schools – what REALLY does this mean?

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The Future of Education: A New Era of Online Schooling

28 November 2023

The Future of Education: A New Era of Online Schooling

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Wellbeing

Using boundaries to manage workload

24 November 2023

Using boundaries to manage workload

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Leadership Strategy and Skills

Inclusive Educational Leadership: Fostering Equity and Excellence in

16 November 2023

Inclusive Educational Leadership: Fostering Equity and Excellence in Schools

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Wellbeing

The Importance of Prioritising Mental Health Support in K-12 Education

09 November 2023

The Importance of Prioritising Mental Health Support in K-12 Education

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VR, AI and AR

Empowering Education: Harnessing AI and STEAM in Schools

08 November 2023

Empowering Education: Harnessing AI and STEAM in Schools

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One Week to Go: The Ultimate Guide to GESS Dubai 2023

29 October 2023

One Week to Go: The Ultimate Guide to GESS Dubai 2023

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GESS Dubai 2023: Explore the Future of Education with World-Class Speakers

23 October 2023

GESS Dubai 2023: Explore the Future of Education with World-Class Speakers and Workshops

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Learning Environment

Empowering teachers to be more proactive with data

17 October 2023

Empowering teachers to be more proactive with data

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Learning Environment

What is Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

26 September 2023

What is Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

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GESS Dubai 2023: Fueling Educational Transformation in the Middle East

25 September 2023

As the number of international schools in the Middle East reach a record high of 2,068, educational institutions have..

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Staff recruitment and retention / employability in education

Improve staff recruitment & retention with well-being strategies

08 September 2023

Improve staff recruitment & retention with well-being strategies

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Edtech

FinTech: The Key To UAE's Economic Growth and Education's Future

07 September 2023

FinTech: The Key To UAE's Economic Growth

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Wellbeing

Promoting staff wellbeing – leading by example

14 August 2023

Promoting staff wellbeing – leading by example

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Preparing for the new academic year

New school year, new approach to technology

04 August 2023

New school year, new approach to technology

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Special Educational Needs

Promoting Inclusivity and Empowerment

21 July 2023

The Importance of Employment for Individuals with SEN.

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Early Years Education

Sharing is (S)caring!

19 June 2023

Sharing is (S)caring!

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End of Academic Review

Don't be a martyr

19 June 2023

Don't be martyr...

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Special Educational Needs

Exploring the Advances in SEN Education and Charting a Visionary path ahead

19 June 2023

Exploring the Advances in SEN Education and Chart

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End of Academic Review

Reflection on the End of the School Year: Addressing Covid-19, Wellness,

19 June 2023

Addressing Covid-19, Wellness, AI, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Strategies for the Next School Year

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End of Academic Review

Student attainment and staff wellbeing

19 June 2023

Student attainment and staff wellbeing

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Early Years Education

Inclusivity in the Early Years

14 June 2023

In this article, she talks about some of the more recent experiences and challenges

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Special Educational Needs

Inclusive Education and the Role of Feedback

10 May 2023

Inclusive Education and the Role of Feedback

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Special Educational Needs

ChatGPT for Special Educational Needs Learners.

09 May 2023

ChatGPT can provide students with immediate responses to questions that may not be possible in a mainstream classroom

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Special Educational Needs

Support in the Early Years for Students with Special Education Needs

05 May 2023

Support in the Early Years for Students with Special Education Needs

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Early Years Education

Using ABA to Teach Social Skills in Early Years

03 May 2023

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the science of learning and behavior.

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Special Educational Needs

Considering Special educational needs in the early years

02 May 2023

Special educational needs in the early years

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Early Years Education

The importance of early diagnosis and intervention

02 May 2023

The importance of early diagnosis and intervention

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Learning Environment

Webinar 17 : Exploring contemporary visions of Early Years Education

28 April 2023

Exploring contemporary visions of Early Years Education

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Wellbeing

Creating a culture of appreciation

25 April 2023

Creating a culture of appreciation

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Leadership Strategy and Skills

EQ – an essential element of strong school leadership

19 April 2023

EQ – an essential element of strong school leadership

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Leadership Strategy and Skills

Webinar 16 - Being a school leader in the Middle East

09 April 2023

We're pleased to announce our upcoming webinar on leading schools in the Middle East which takes place on Monday, 17 April at 16:00 GST/UAE, 13:00…

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Wellbeing

Well-being and Burnout in the Workplace

28 March 2023

This article aims to unwrap some of the complexities I uncovered while researching well-being and burnout in the workplace.

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Wellbeing

The importance of a happy teacher!

23 March 2023

what can schools do to promote well-being for their staff and teachers?

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Wellbeing

Teacher Wellness Jaunt: Strategies to Cope in a Demanding Profession

21 March 2023

In this article, we will explore the issue of teacher wellness and the strategies educators can use to prioritize their wellbeing and avoid burnout

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Wellbeing

Why Wellbeing

20 March 2023

when teachers experienced high levels of stress and anxiety, they were more likely to be critical and negative

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Wellbeing

Teachers- Here Are five ways to look after your financial well-being

14 March 2023

one of the biggest indicators of self-care is feeling financially secure.

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Wellbeing

Webinar 15- Key Strategies for Preventing Burnout in Educators and Students

14 March 2023

Key Strategies for Preventing Burnout in Educators and Students

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Wellbeing

Top 10 Tips For Teachers’ Wellbeing

09 March 2023

Top 10 Tips For Teachers’ Wellbeing

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Wellbeing

Personal Effectiveness and Wellbeing

02 March 2023

How can we break poor work habits?

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Wellbeing

The gap between Wellbeing research and what’s delivered in schools

01 March 2023

I have the upmost empathy for schools, having spent a decade working in the education system.

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Wellbeing

Wellbeing and Executive Functioning

28 February 2023

Research shows that wellbeing affects attendance, productivity, new skill learning and the ability to adjust to change at work and/or school.

Edtech

Reimagine Education

Hear from innovative schools and educators around the globe, along with Microsoft leaders, including CEO Satya Nadella, on how every learner can be…

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Learning Environment

The demand for the UK's elite Universities shows no sign of slowing

24 February 2023

Every year thousands of international students pursue their higher education in the UK at prestigious universities such as Oxford and Cambridge

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Learning Environment

Don’t Do Sustainability

21 February 2023

Sustainability in schools is both easy to do, and hard to achieve.

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Learning Environment

GESS Talks Webinar 14 - Sustainable Schools: Best Practices for a Greener

14 February 2023

We're pleased to announce our upcoming webinar on sustainable schools which takes place on Tuesday, 28 February at 17:00 GST/UAE, 13:00 GMT /UK.

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Learning Environment

Why Is School so...

13 February 2023

Try typing into google “Why is school so”.

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Learning Environment

Effective Learning Environment

10 February 2023

Effective Learning Environment

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Learning Environment

Safer Internet Day 2023

07 February 2023

This week sees the annual safer internet day arrive once again

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Learning Environment

How Sustainability Sparks Innovation and Changes Education

31 January 2023

"Ms. I wish I could come up with an idea as brilliant as hers but I'm just not that creative.”

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Future Leaders

The importance of thinking beyond the subject when choosing your degree

30 January 2023

2023 cohort will attend university ‘Open Days’ to select their top full-time undergraduate degree courses

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Edtech

Chat GPT Is Here! 5 Alternatives To Written Essays!

24 January 2023

Alternatives To Written Essays

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Edtech

The Efficacy of Success

17 January 2023

As with all strategies, the most important part of the jigsaw is the people.

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Edtech

Introducing New EdTech?

16 January 2023

6 Considerations for School Leaders..

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Edtech

What is the Metaverse?

12 January 2023

The term "metaverse" generally refers to a collective virtual shared space.

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Distance / Remote Learning Edtech

How Technology Can Reshape Education For Better Student Outcomes

04 January 2023

As the immediate impact of the pandemic recedes, we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine education in a post-COVID world.

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Leadership Strategy and Skills Learning Environment Wellbeing

Effective Performance Management Conversations

20 December 2022

Employee conversations play an important part in every effective people strategy.

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Edtech Wellbeing

GESS Talks Webinar 13 - EdTech: Future Learning

14 December 2022

We're pleased to announce our upcoming webinar on EdTech: Future Learning which takes place on Tuesday, 17 January at 16:00 GST/UAE, 12:00 GMT /UK.

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Wellbeing

The Future Of Education: Are The Real Needs Of Students Being Neglected In

14 December 2022

For centuries, education was in the hands of the very few and inaccessible to the masses.Read the full article at: www.equaltimes.org

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Learning Environment

Improving Classroom Practice Through ‘Structured Tinkering’

13 December 2022

Many teachers already improve their practice by constantly ‘tinkering’ with lesson plans and structures.

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Edtech Marketing / Social Media

How To Enhance Your Entrepreneurial Skills?

12 December 2022

Countries have faced economic challenges across the globe, especially given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Future Leaders

Takeaways From 2022’s World Higher Education Conference

05 December 2022

The third World Higher Education Conference provided an opportunity to rethink and reimagine teaching and learning, research and social…

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Edtech STEM

Remote Learning Technology Spending Market – Global Industry Trends and

02 December 2022

Global Remote Learning Technology Spending Market By Solution (Software and Services), Learning Mode (Instructor-Led Training and Learning, Self-Paced…

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Learning Environment

Supporting Your School To Continuously Improve

24 November 2022

At TES we’ve been supporting schools and championing great teaching for more than 100 years. As education is changing, so are we.

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Future Leaders

GESS Dubai 2022 Successfully Concludes with Announcement of Next Edition

22 November 2022

Winners of the 9th Annual GESS Dubai Awards.

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Coaching / CPD Future Leaders

How Identifying Core Values Can Help Your Students Choose Their Future

17 November 2022

First of all, what are core values? Your true core values are what is important to you, your non-negotiables, also known as your priorities in life.

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Wellbeing

Defining Happiness

15 November 2022

If I were to ask you to define happiness, what would you say? And if I asked your friends and family members, do you think the answer would be the…

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Future Leaders

Addressing The Challenges Of The Future of Education Head on

12 November 2022

More than 6,000 education professionals from over 70 countries and over 300 leading education brands are set to converge in the 15th edition of GESS.

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Marketing / Social Media

Evolving demands of over 1.5M students in the GCC region to be addressed at

10 November 2022

A critical point to be addressed in the 15th edition of GESS Dubai is the growing and evolving demands of the 1.5 million students in the GCC.

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Edtech STEM

Three Reasons Why The Webcam Is The Best Investment For Upgrading Any

01 November 2022

The education technology landscape is brimming with possibility – but it can also be overwhelming. Sometimes, it’s helpful to revisit the basics.

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Edtech

4 Tips To Ensure Your School Selects The Right Tools For Blended Learning

31 October 2022

Learning methods change constantly; this much we know.

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Wellbeing

The Importance of Wellbeing for Staff Recruitment and Retention

26 October 2022

Many businesses recognise the importance of a well-articulated ‘people strategy’ to drive the engagement and productivity of employees.

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Edtech VR, AI and AR

Turning Your School’s Digital Vision Into a Strategy

13 October 2022

We are all using more technology than ever before – and that includes schools. However, some risks come with that use.

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Wellbeing

GESS Talks Webinar 12 - Inclusive education; what does it truly mean?

10 October 2022

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar that will run on 19 October 2022 and discuss the importance of achieving inclusivity in education.

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Edtech VR, AI and AR

GESS Talks to Majed Akl, Director Primary and Secondary Education,

07 October 2022

GESS chats to Majed from GESS Dubai Gold Sponsor Microsoft to find out more about their education solutions and recent initiatives.

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Wellbeing

The Power of Positivity

15 September 2022

At the end of each day, many of us think about the tasks we didn’t get done and rather than our achievements and successes.

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Marketing / Social Media

Q&A with Dr. Claudia Rademaker, Vice President and CMO, Dugga

12 September 2022

We are delighted to have Dugga Assessment as the Leaders In Education Silver Sponsor for GESS Asia 2022.

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Future Leaders Leadership Strategy and Skills Marketing / Social Media Wellbeing

GESS Talks Webinar 11 - Promoting and Ensuring Quality Practice in the

08 September 2022

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar that will run on 21 September 2022 and examine the vital elements that should be considered in Early…

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Leadership Strategy and Skills Wellbeing

Positive people management strategies

01 September 2022

Creating positive relationships, a supportive environment and a sense of belonging are all key.

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Coaching / CPD Leadership Strategy and Skills Wellbeing

When Kids Are Grieving and Behind Academically, Quality Conversation is the

17 August 2022

Social-emotional learning is seen as nice, at times even urgent, but hard to find the time for. It's a dilemma, however, that shouldn’t exist.

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Distance / Remote Learning Edtech Learning Environment Wellbeing

Do Your Students Have the Confidence to Keep Themselves Safe Online?

01 August 2022

What is self-confidence and why do we need it? Some people have it in abundance; others would love to have more.

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Coaching / CPD Wellbeing

Why is financial literacy so important and why should we be

15 July 2022

As financial decision-making grows more complex year on year, with consumer habits and financial products rapidly changing, financial literacy has…

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Wellbeing

Managing Stress and Improving Wellbeing in your School

06 July 2022

Schools can be frenetic places to work, with teaching one of the top three most stressful occupations.

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STEM

GESS Proudly Supports and Sponsors UAE Based Team in Global STEM Challenge

30 June 2022

GESS is proud to be the Platinum Sponsor of Team Propulsar competing at the F1 in Schools World Finals (10 - 14 July 2022) at the Silverstone Circuit,…

Edtech

GESS Talks to Ramiz Haddadin, General Manager, Alpha Publishing

We catch up with Ramiz to find out more about Alpha Publishing, their print and digital solutions, new initiatives planned and key strategic…

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Edtech

What is Web3 and How Could it Disrupt Education?

24 June 2022

Web3 is in its earliest days but has already begun to disrupt everything from the art world to the financial sector.

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Edtech STEM VR, AI and AR

Putting the EZ in Robotics

16 June 2022

The robotics industry is taking the world by storm, impacting all industries and our lives.

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Leadership Strategy and Skills Wellbeing

The Power of Positive Reinforcement

13 June 2022

Positive reinforcement is a superior technique for maintaining order and establishing a conducive learning environment.

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Future Leaders Leadership Strategy and Skills Marketing / Social Media Wellbeing

GESS Talks Webinar 10 - The evolution of education; are we facing a future

06 June 2022

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar that will run on 14 June 2022 and discuss how the evolution of education is impacting educators' roles.

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Wellbeing

Leader Wellbeing

01 June 2022

Mark Solomons, a wellbeing expert with over 12 years’ experience developing leadership and culture in schools discusses the importance of leadership…

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Edtech

Tips For Choosing School Edtech Solutions

17 May 2022

There are various competing solutions to sift through, and significant time and effort are needed to evaluate them.

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Wellbeing

Running Your Own Staff Wellbeing Survey

18 April 2022

To improve staff wellbeing and create an even better climate, it’s important to understand the present situation.

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Edtech

GESS Talks Webinar 9 - How Web3 can change the education landscape

30 March 2022

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar that will run on 19th April 2022, and will discuss how Web3 is revolutionising the education landscape.

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Future Leaders Leadership Strategy and Skills

Introducing the T4 Insights Panel

23 March 2022

T4 Education exists to support teachers and schools as agents of change and in two years, they've developed a truly global community of educators.

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Wellbeing

Prioritising staff wellbeing in international schools

18 March 2022

Staff who are satisfied, feeling supported and valued give far more than those who are tired, stressed or feeling undervalued.

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Marketing / Social Media

Do you have what it takes to shine? Apply now for the GESS Education Awards

11 March 2022

We're delighted to announce that we are now open to accept nominations for the 9th annual GESS Education Awards.

VR, AI and AR

GESS Talks Webinar 8 - The future of education: Are our students prepared?

This latest webinar, sponsored by EZ Robot, discussed the vital skills needed by our students to be prepared for the future.

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Edtech

Can Technology Drive Parental Engagement?

03 March 2022

Teachers know that the more parents and carers participate in their children's learning from an early stage, the more effective that learning will…

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Edtech Learning Environment

Navigating the Shifting Sands of Online Safety

10 February 2022

All independent online activities expose young people to risks, regardless of what device they’re on, so what’s the answer to shielding them from the…

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Distance / Remote Learning Edtech Learning Environment

Is Blended Learning Here to Stay?

04 February 2022

In 2021, schools alternated between in-person and online learning, blended or hybrid classrooms, or a mix of the various teaching modalities.

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Wellbeing

How to improve staff wellbeing and achieve the best for your school and

21 January 2022

How can we improve staff wellbeing to achieve the best for schools and pupils? Here are eight top tips created in association with three school…

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Marketing / Social Media

UAE leads winners at GESS Education Awards

16 November 2021

UK, South Korea and US among other notable awardees in prestigious international education recognition programme.

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Wellbeing

Hocus P(F) ocus …. Handwriting Locus…

14 October 2021

Can improving fine motor skills help improve not just handwriting but also cognitive abilities like attention?

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Edtech

Why it’s Vital That Teachers Are at the Heart of the EdTech Development

02 October 2021

As we navigate an ever-changing educational landscape, with provision still subject to class or bubble virus outbreaks, continuity must be…

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3 Ways NFTs will Disrupt the Education Sector

16 September 2021

What are NFTs and how do they relate to education? Here are 3 key ways NFTs will impact and ultimately disrupt the education sector.

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Future Leaders

What if we lived in a world where every child would grow up bilingual at

12 September 2021

Through the hard work of parents and educators, a renewed push for bilingual programs is changing the educational landscape of schools around the…

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Wellbeing

7 Easy Hacks to De-stress Throughout the Day

31 August 2021

While stress is an inevitable part of life, managing stress is key in keeping us healthy and ready to take on the new academic year and challenges.

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Wellbeing

Returning to School after a Mental Health Crisis: How Teachers Can Help

25 August 2021

This year students will return to the schools after experiencing loss and trauma, which will be the common theme in our classrooms.

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Wellbeing

Hear from expert speakers on wellbeing and resilience at GESS Dubai 2021

22 August 2021

The speakers will deliver inspiring talks on mental & physical health, resilience, safeguarding and inclusion at the Wellbeing Hub conference…

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Leadership Strategy and Skills

The Importance of Building Skills

04 August 2021

This global pandemic has thrown the world into a confused disruption. But what impact has this had on your future career plans, growth plans…

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Learning Environment

Connecting Sustainable Development Goals to LIFE Readiness Skills

08 July 2021

As a system, we need to go back to understand, define, and train one another on what sustainability in Education means.

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Learning Environment

Why every international school needs environmental education

07 July 2021

For centuries, communities have maintained a considerate relationship with the Earth. So why does environmental education seem like a new trend?

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Learning Environment Leadership Strategy and Skills

Sustainability in Schools – Going Beyond Green

29 June 2021

Have we truly changed the understanding of what sustainability means and looked beyond the easy wins to tackle the tough but necessary changes…

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Learning Environment

Is Our Education System Failing Our Planet?

29 June 2021

Sustainability can be our students drive to learn. It’s important to ingrain eco-friendly practices early and inspire them to become the leaders of…

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Future Leaders Learning Environment

Social-Emotional Learning: A Beneficial Outcome of Teaching Environmental

28 June 2021

If we are looking to build momentum for change, education is fundamental. One of the most desired outcomes of teaching sustainability is SEL.

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Coaching / CPD

Public speaking and why it affects us so much

16 June 2021

Top tips and techniques for getting over the fear of public speaking and how to become a better speaker in general.

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Leadership Strategy and Skills

End of year—a time to reflect, review and celebrate

13 June 2021

There has never been a year like this one and the past few weeks have certainly provided an opportunity for reflection, celebration and looking…

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Edtech Leadership Strategy and Skills Future Leaders

Technology Integration as a Vehicle on the Journey Toward Improved Teaching

01 June 2021

EdTech is ubiquitous in education, especially considering much of the education realm is still adapting to the paradigm shift that the pandemic…

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Edtech

EdTech Making Room for Student Creativity

01 June 2021

The learning process extends its arms beyond chalkboard and dry erase board instruction and reaches into sectors beyond what many imagined.

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VR, AI and AR

The Story of an English Teacher who Entered a Virtual Reality

27 May 2021

Through VR, language teachers are able to hurdle over physical, creative and educational boundaries to reach students and provide education like never…

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Edtech

So what? So that!

16 May 2021

An exploration of how to capitalise on impactful approaches to using technology in the classroom by Mark Anderson, ICT Evangelist.

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Education For Creativity Through Game-Base Learning

03 May 2021

Growing demands of the new generation requires our education system to adopt an interactive approach. We need to think creatively and innovatively.

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Leadership Strategy and Skills Future Leaders

Building leadership in the classroom

28 April 2021

Every school should have at least one class that brings to the forefront each student's leadership ability and helps to improve and develop it.

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Leadership Strategy and Skills Future Leaders

Early Years Leadership in Challenging Times

28 April 2021

The past year has meant great change EY but it showed the resilience and the necessity of knowledgeable adults and a supportive team.

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Leadership Strategy and Skills

Leadership Goals: Promoting More Inclusion at Our Schools

08 April 2021

SEN students have been among the hardest hit groups during the pandemic. More inclusive school policies are needed to help them overcome the learning…

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Leadership Strategy and Skills

Everyone Has Leadership Potential

06 April 2021

What are the 7 most common leadership styles and how can you find your own?

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Edtech

Finding Your Innovation

01 April 2021

What does “Innovation” actually mean? It’s one of those ethereal questions that persist in the education sector.

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Introducing the School Leader Inventory

This presentation will introduce the School Leader Inventory (SLi) and explain how this new research-based framework identifies core behaviours for…

Future Leaders

The Future of Citizenship Alliance Virtual Educa Global Initiative

Intelligent tools. The same tools being used to promote collaborative societies, co-creation of futures, freedom of expression, and participation, are…

Edtech

Closing the knowledge gap how CENTURY's AI engine works

The pandemic has left us with headlines such as 'lost learning', 'a generation left behind' and 'closing the knowledge gap', but what does closing the…

Wellbeing

Navigating Schools Wellbeing Implementation

Since wellbeing has many facets, improving students’ wellbeing in schools requires a whole-school approach, involving both teachers and parents.

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Make your school World Class by focusing on the Learning Sciences

We used to think that only a proportion of students could be cognitively successful - but now we know better. In the best schools everyone achieves…

Leadership Strategy and Skills

A conversation to explore our learnings in international educational

Dr. Helen Wright, International Education Advisor - Executive Leadership Coach Alex McGrath, Founder - Castlegate Education

Edtech

Skilling in a Digital World after Covid

Student and Faculty Skilling in a Digital World after Covid. 2020 was one of the most challenging years. The world endured multiple challenges…

Edtech

Digital Governance 10 key strategies for school leaders

In this session, award-winning educator Steve Bambury will explore the ever-important role of technology in modern education.

Learning Environment

Smart Objectives in learning a Design Thinking Approach

With so many learning theories, strategies, methodologies in the educational literature that currently exit, our educational system still suffer from…

VR, AI and AR Edtech Leadership Strategy and Skills

Keynote: Teaching for tomorrow: unlocking your superpowers through

One might say that ideally, the role of education should be to skill up children to flourish in later life. To create learning environments in which…

Wellbeing

Keynote: THRIVERS - Rethinking education to graduate a resilient, prepared

These are unprecedented times but how do we help our students?

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Global Viewpoints: How Covid has changed International School Recruitment

This session explores the impact that the pandemic has had on teacher recruitment by international schools.

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Keynote: The education Exchange - Why independence in our classrooms starts

Gavin McCormack will explore how the revolution in education starts from putting independence at the forefront of every learning outcome.

VR, AI and AR

Keynote: Learning in Virtual Worlds: How AR and VR is Transforming

Using augmented and virtual reality during a global health crisis brought profound challenges and creative opportunities.

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Six Key Strategies to Support Early Readers

28 March 2021

When children learn to read books there is more to experiencing a story or text than just looking at the words. Explore strategies to support our…

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Wellbeing

13 Signs of High Emotional Intelligence

18 March 2021

Ever wondered what emotional intelligence looks like in everyday life? Here are 13 examples.

VR, AI and AR Future Leaders

GESS Talks to Dr. Scott Bolland, Executive Coach, AI Researcher and

We catch up with Dr. Scott Bolland, AI Researcher, Executive Coach, Futurist, Entrepreneur and International Speaker ahead of his keynote at the GESS…

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