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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…

Early Years Education STEM

STEM Education in the Early Years: Igniting a Passion for Discovery

10 October 2024

Imagine a classroom buzzing with curious young minds, their hands busy with experiments, building structures, and exploring the world around them.

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…

VR, AI and AR

AI in Education: Beyond the Buzzwords

10 October 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often touted as the next big revolution in education, promising everything from personalised learning experiences...

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...

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...

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?

Edtech

GESS Talks Webinar 29 - Innovations in EdTech and how to implement AI in

15 August 2024

Join us for an insightful webinar where we explore the latest advancements in educational technology...

Learning Environment

Believe in me...

13 August 2024

At High Performance Learning we passionately believe that every single child can achieve academic success...

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...

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.

Preparing for the new academic year

Stepping with Audacity into the New School Year

29 July 2024

A new school year dawns and this means that we find ourselves standing at the threshold of another exciting educational journey … yes!

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...

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.

Wellbeing

Supporting Your Own Personal Wellbeing

02 July 2024

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

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

Early Years Education

EC Teachers in the Tech Age

12 June 2024

EC Teachers in the Tech Age

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...

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...

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...

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.

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. 

Early Years Education

The Importance of Staff and Child Wellbeing in the Early Years

24 May 2024

Zaina Shihabi, PhD

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.

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...

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.

Leveling Up Learning: Esports and Special Education

02 May 2024

Welcome, to the fantastical world where education meets entertainment, where digital dexterity meets cognitive development, and where students with…

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...

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..."

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…

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...

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.

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...

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Purposeful teams, prosperous schools

08 April 2024

A school leadership team can make or break a school...

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...

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.

Wellbeing

GESS Talks Webinar 25 : Finding Balance: Wellbeing Policies, Burnout

26 March 2024

Join us in this webinar as we delve into the crucial aspects of wellbeing policies...

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."

Wellbeing

The impact of a positive school culture on staff retention and recruitment

25 March 2024

There is a higher than ever demand for teachers and other staff in international schools.

Edtech

Embracing the Critical Curriculum: Equipping Students for a Dynamic Future

18 March 2024

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

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…

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...

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...

Wellbeing

Helping prevent staff burnout

05 March 2024

All education staff experience stress...

Edtech VR, AI and AR

Robotics and A.I. Literacy

04 March 2024

The Importance of Robotics and A.I. Literacy

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.

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…

Wellbeing

Beyond Policies: Building A Culture of Safeguarding in Schools

19 February 2024

Safeguarding pupils is the first responsibility of any school...

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.

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.

Wellbeing

Ensuring Student Safety: The Importance of Safeguarding in Education

06 February 2024

.As educators, parents, and members of society, safeguarding the well-being of children and young people is paramount.

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.

Wellbeing

Safeguarding children – Guidance for schools

30 January 2024

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

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

Wellbeing

Safeguarding in a Digital World

25 January 2024

In an age where technology is omnipresent in our lives, especially in education, we face a paradox.

Learning Environment

Intergenerational Learning: Communication for tomorrow

24 January 2024

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

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 

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?

Sustainability

How Sustainable is Your School Bus Service?

15 January 2024

How Sustainable is Your School Bus Service?

Sustainability

Nature-based Learning in Urban Settings

09 January 2024

Nature-based Learning in Urban Settings

Sustainability

Why Should Sustainability Education be a Central Part of Learning

08 January 2024

Why Should Sustainability Education be a Central Part of Learning

Preparing for the new academic year

Personal planning for the future

04 January 2024

Personal planning for the future

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

Wellbeing

Safeguarding Students with Learning Challenges For Equitable Career

20 December 2023

Safeguarding Students with Learning Challenges For Equitable Career Readiness

Wellbeing

Prioritizing Wellbeing: Safeguarding in Schools and Alhekma International

15 December 2023

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

VR, AI and AR

The future of Esports

12 December 2023

The future of Esports

Wellbeing

Student Safety a priority for a thriving Future

05 December 2023

Student Safety a priority for a thriving Future

Wellbeing

Wellbeing in schools – what REALLY does this mean?

05 December 2023

Wellbeing in schools – what REALLY does this mean?

Learning Environment

BC Games at GESS Dubai 2023

01 December 2023

BC Games at GESS Dubai 2023

The Future of Education: A New Era of Online Schooling

28 November 2023

The Future of Education: A New Era of Online Schooling

Wellbeing

Using boundaries to manage workload

24 November 2023

Using boundaries to manage workload 

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Inclusive Educational Leadership: Fostering Equity and Excellence in

16 November 2023

Inclusive Educational Leadership: Fostering Equity and Excellence in Schools

VR, AI and AR

Empowering Education: Harnessing AI and STEAM in Schools

08 November 2023

Empowering Education: Harnessing AI and STEAM in Schools

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

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

Early Years Education

Why Early Childhood Centres Need Technology to Thrive

19 October 2023

Why Early Childhood Centres Need Technology to Thrive 

Learning Environment

Empowering teachers to be more proactive with data

17 October 2023

Empowering teachers to be more proactive with data

Navigating the Future of Education: Insights from GESS Dubai 2023 Speakers

29 September 2023

Navigating the Future of Education: Insights from GESS Dubai 2023 Speakers

Learning Environment

What is Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

26 September 2023

What is Cooperative Learning in the Classroom

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..

Digitalise your School Bus Routes for Safety and Security

20 September 2023

Leading technology at your fingertips

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 

Edtech

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

07 September 2023

FinTech: The Key To UAE's Economic Growth

Wellbeing

Promoting staff wellbeing – leading by example

14 August 2023

Promoting staff wellbeing – leading by example

Preparing for the new academic year

The Power of Connection

05 August 2023

The Power of Connection

Preparing for the new academic year

New school year, new approach to technology

04 August 2023

New school year, new approach to technology

Sustainability

Sustainability in Education

24 July 2023

An Interview with Anthony Dixon by Anna Turchik

Special Educational Needs

Promoting Inclusivity and Empowerment

21 July 2023

The Importance of Employment for Individuals with SEN.

Early Years Education

Sharing is (S)caring!

19 June 2023

Sharing is (S)caring!

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

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

End of Academic Review

Don't be a martyr

19 June 2023

Don't be martyr...

Wellbeing

Safeguarding in Schools: Key Challenges and Effective Solutions

19 June 2023

Safeguarding in Schools: Key Challenges and Effective Solutions

End of Academic Review

Student attainment and staff wellbeing

19 June 2023

Student attainment and staff wellbeing

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

Special Educational Needs

Inclusive Education and the Role of Feedback

10 May 2023

Inclusive Education and the Role of Feedback

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

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

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.

Special Educational Needs

Considering Special educational needs in the early years

02 May 2023

Special educational needs in the early years

Early Years Education

The importance of early diagnosis and intervention

02 May 2023

The importance of early diagnosis and intervention

Learning Environment

Webinar 17 : Exploring contemporary visions of Early Years Education

28 April 2023

 Exploring contemporary visions of Early Years Education

Wellbeing

Creating a culture of appreciation

25 April 2023

Creating a culture of appreciation

Leadership Strategy and Skills

EQ – an essential element of strong school leadership

19 April 2023

EQ – an essential element of strong school leadership

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…

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Leading in a changing world

05 April 2023

As an educationalist, it is essential to believe in diversity.

Wellbeing

Gaming and esports can have a positive impact on your wellbeing.

29 March 2023

Gaming can actually benefit wellbeing in many ways, including improving mental health

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.

Wellbeing

The importance of a happy teacher!

23 March 2023

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

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

Wellbeing

Why Wellbeing

20 March 2023

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

Wellbeing

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

14 March 2023

Key Strategies for Preventing Burnout in Educators and Students

Wellbeing

Top 10 Tips For Teachers’ Wellbeing

09 March 2023

Top 10 Tips For Teachers’ Wellbeing

Women, Work & Education

08 March 2023

What is your worldview about women in education and employment? 

Wellbeing

Personal Effectiveness and Wellbeing

02 March 2023

How can we break poor work habits?

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.

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…

Learning Environment

Don’t Do Sustainability

21 February 2023

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

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.

Learning Environment

Why Is School so...

13 February 2023

Try typing into google “Why is school so”.

Learning Environment

Effective Learning Environment

10 February 2023

Effective Learning Environment

Learning Environment

Safer Internet Day 2023

07 February 2023

This week sees the annual safer internet day arrive once again

Learning Environment

Key reasons why schools should focus on teaching sustainability

01 February 2023

Teaching sustainability can help students become responsible global citizens.

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.”

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

Edtech

Chat GPT Is Here! 5 Alternatives To Written Essays!

24 January 2023

 Alternatives To Written Essays

Edtech

The Efficacy of Success

17 January 2023

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

Edtech

Introducing New EdTech?

16 January 2023

 6 Considerations for School Leaders..

Edtech

What is the Metaverse?

12 January 2023

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

Edtech

Quantum Computing And Its Impact On K12

10 January 2023

Quantum computing is a rapidly emerging field that has the potential to revolutionize many aspects of society, including education.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Wellbeing

American Education Week: i-PRO Helps K-12 Educators Procure Grant Funding

07 December 2022

The Grants Program is one component of i-PRO’s comprehensive offering that provides K-12 institutions with the best technology, incentives, tools, and…

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…

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…

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.

Future Leaders

GESS Dubai 2022 Successfully Concludes with Announcement of Next Edition

22 November 2022

Winners of the 9th Annual GESS Dubai Awards.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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.

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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…

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. 

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.

Edtech

Edtech confidence leads to bigger things

05 April 2022

With technology becoming increasingly present in classrooms, it’s an exciting time for education.  

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.

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.

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.

VR, AI and AR

Arizona nonprofit provides arts education to students through VR program

14 March 2022

Act One gives low-income students access to arts education through virtual reality.

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.

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…

NFL team 49ers EDU, SAP Partner to Provide Free STEAM Education Project

23 February 2022

The joint endeavor between EDU, Resource Area For Teaching and SAP expands the contribution to local education by bringing 2,500 project kits to Bay…

STEM VR, AI and AR

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

22 February 2022

We're pleased to announce our latest webinar, sponsored by EZ Robot, that will discuss the vital skills needed by our students to be prepared for the…

Wellbeing

Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says 'kids can't suffer

10 February 2022

Many credit Cardona's consistent push for in-person learning in Connecticut as the state's education commissioner with helping propel him to the…

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…

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.

U.S. education faces Great Resignation crisis, teachers quitting

02 February 2022

The pandemic is our collective national nightmare, but few professions have been as frontline as America’s public school teachers—essential workers,…

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…

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Special Education Needs – 4 things We Can Do Differently In 2022

18 January 2022

Let us keep sincere our sensitivity to students' diversity and our motivation high, to provide meaningful opportunities for SEN students in the new…

Wellbeing

There is No Inclusion Without Authenticity

06 January 2022

What does it mean to be your “authentic self” and how important is it to find and celebrate that in places where true inclusion is not always…

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.

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?

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…

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. 

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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.

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? 

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Leveraging a Global Network of Schools in a Pandemic and Building a Culture

06 June 2021

To navigate uncertainty, school leaders must remain true to their institution's mission and core values while also being agile to respond and pivot…

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. 

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…

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…

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.

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. 

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Connecting Your Influence and your WHY for Impact on Student Learning and

28 April 2021

Leadership comes in all shapes, sizes and generates a great deal of discussion inside and outside Education.

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. 

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.

Leadership Strategy and Skills Future Leaders

The Cage Free Leader

27 April 2021

Leadership is not self-serving; it is the opposite and should always free people to be the best versions of themselves.

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…

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? 

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.

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

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…

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

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

Fireside chat between Daniel Sobel and Dr. Abigail Gewirtz

World leading educational inclusion expert Daniel Sobel interviews renowned authority on child-anxiety Professor Abi Gewirtz about her latest book:…

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

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…

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…

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Leveraging a Global Network of Schools During a Pandemic & Building a

Dr. Blake Spahn leads operations of all Dwight Schools globally (New York, London, Dubai, Seoul, Shanghai, Dwight Global Online School). His strategic…

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.

Wellbeing

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

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

Wellbeing

The Astonishing Power of Inclusion

A discussion between four very different world class practitioner-experts on how inclusion can work.

VR, AI and AR

Fusing immersive technology with meaningful learning

There has been a marked rise in the integration of immersive technologies (AR and VR) across learning institutions over the last two years but are…

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…

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…

Reading culture can transform our schools as well as our homes, and

14 March 2021

In addition to improving literacy skills and overall academic performance, reading has far greater benefits as measured by a USA study.

Edtech

Developing our Digitally Literate Nomads

03 March 2021

Four principals of digital literacy with strategies and resources a parent, teacher or principal can use to proactively boost student development.

Leadership Strategy and Skills Marketing / Social Media

A new lineup of speakers announced for GESS Education Global Leadership

03 March 2021

The expert speakers, coming from Denmark, Finland, Romania, UAE, UK and USA, will share global educational perspectives at the summit (23 - 24 March…

Leadership Strategy and Skills Marketing / Social Media

Applications to attend GESS Education Global Leadership Summit now open

22 February 2021

Attending is free for members of GESS Leaders in Education while a nominal fee of USD $95 will apply for other applicants who are not.

Leadership Strategy and Skills Marketing / Social Media

Eight new speakers confirmed for GESS Education Global Leadership Summit

17 February 2021

The speakers, coming from Italy, Kenya, Nigeria, UAE and UK will share best practices in live panel discussions on the 23rd and 24th of March.

Leadership Strategy and Skills Marketing / Social Media

New confirmed speakers for GESS Education Global Leadership Summit

10 February 2021

The eight new confirmed education experts will partake in live panel discussions on the 23rd and 24th of March at the must-attend leadership summit.

Wellbeing

Why are social interactions so critical for mental health?

06 February 2021

Is online education the right answer for us as human beings?

Leadership Strategy and Skills Marketing / Social Media

Keynote speakers confirmed for GESS Education Global Leadership Summit

02 February 2021

Four world-renowned keynote speakers will deliver live sessions on the 23rd and 24th of March to engage and inspire you.

Leadership Strategy and Skills Marketing / Social Media

GESS Education Global Leadership Summit - 23 - 24 March 2021

02 February 2021

The two day virtual conference, running from 23 - 24 March 2021, is free to attend and exclusively for leaders in education.

Wellbeing Learning Environment

Combining SEL with Ecological Intelligence – The Complete Wellbeing

31 January 2021

Three key SEL strategies that can offer students a strong foundation to become emotionally and ecologically intelligent and improve wellbeing.

Marketing / Social Media Leadership Strategy and Skills

GESS Education Global Leadership Summit to be held on 23 - 24 March 2021

26 January 2021

The virtual event will be exclusive for leaders in education and feature world-renowned keynote speakers and leading global education professionals.

Marketing / Social Media

GESS Dubai 2020 Official Show Video

Find out what went on at GESS Dubai 2020, the leading Education Conference & Exhibition in the Middle East.

Marketing / Social Media

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

03 January 2021

We're delighted to announce that we are still open to accept nominations for the 8th annual GESS Education Awards. 

Distance / Remote Learning Edtech Leadership Strategy and Skills

Making Hybrid Learning Work

13 December 2020

Schools in the UAE are about to return to a brave new landscape of education. With students returning to campuses for the first time in six months.

Could Exploratory Playfulness Be the Way to Innovate?

13 December 2020

“The creative mind is the playful mind. Philosophy is the play and dance of ideas.” - Eric Hoffer

Edtech Wellbeing Leadership Strategy and Skills

Getting the most out of Seesaw during Distance Learning

11 December 2020

From logistics, systems and the wellbeing of staff & students, the shift to distance learning has created huge uncertainty for educators. 

Edtech Distance / Remote Learning Leadership Strategy and Skills

Remembering our online learning context

11 December 2020

Much like living in isolation during a global pandemic, learning is abstract, challenging and relies heavily on effective communication. 

Wellbeing

Reach Out, Connect and Remember

11 December 2020

Staff wellbeing can open a can of worms in any school let alone international schools where individuals are at times away from families and friends.

Wellbeing

Building Resilience and Mental Strength in the Face of Adversity

11 December 2020

Have you noticed how some people just bounce back when they face any challenges or adversities?

Edtech Distance / Remote Learning

5 common distance learning mistakes and how to avoid them

11 December 2020

There are a few common mistakes being made by teachers and they’re all things that can be addressed and avoided quite easily.

Leadership Strategy and Skills

Creative Leadership: Can We Transform the Future Of Education?

04 December 2020

“The most common way people give their power is by thinking they don’t have any.” Alice Walker

Edtech

The Digitalization Age

We're living in extraordinary times. Digitalization has impacted our lives for a few decades now, and it will affect all segments of our world at some…