The education scene in the UAE is very vibrant and in an amazing period of growth and productivity. I feel so fortunate to have an opportunity to learn from and contribute to the important education initiatives in Dubai and beyond.
For UAE educators and enthusiasts that are looking for fun and educational events to attend, here are a few to add to your calendars:
11/21/09 My Letter to President Barack Obama Book Reading and Signing Event.
- Location: Souk Al Bahar, Dubai, 4-6pm.
- Join children’s author Lana Dajani as she discusses her latest book, the environment and more! Illustrator Emanuela Corti will also discuss the delightful book illustrations. Download invite here.
11/22/09 Curriki on Nightline with James Piecowye.
- Tune your UAE radio to 103.8 (or listen online here) at 8pm.
- Learn about www.Curriki.org–a non-profit that provides free and open source curricula collaboration tools to educators across the world!
11/23/09 Empowering Teachers to Change Teaching and Learning: The Disruptive Innovation of Curricula 2.0 by Dr. Barbara Kurshan (Executive Director, Curriki)
- Location: British University in Dubai, 10am-12:30pm.
- Download details and invite here.
11/24/09 Mom 2.0: Blogging 101
- Learn about blogging, how blogs can be used with children, make a blog and meet other UAE moms to boot!
- Location: Magrudy’s Education Resource Center in Dubai, 9am-12pm.
- Read workshop details and register here.
12/06/09 Mom 2.0: Digital Tools for Homework Help
- Learn how to breeze through future school projects and avoid homework time stress!
- Location: Magrudy’s Education Resource Center in Dubai, 9am-12pm.
- Read workshop details and register here.
12/08/09 Mom 2.0: Digital Literacy and Cyber Safety: What Kids and Parents Need to Know!
- Learn how to help your kids interact safely and productively online!
- Location: Magrudy’s Education Resource Center in Dubai, 9am-12pm.
- Read workshop details and register here.
Can’t wait to see UAE educators and parents at the events above!
Anna
I came across this Educational Event in Dubai:
University Fair December 2010 @ Conference Centre, Knowledge Village on 10 December, 2010 ; 5:00 9:00 pm. University admission officers from several universities in United Kingdom and the USA will assist students and parents regarding college financing, university applications and guidance and counseling for admissions.
For anyone who may be interested you can visit the following link:
http://intelligentgulf.com/emailer/24nov/emailer_up.htm