Conference Activities
The IAT TEC 2016 conference aims to provide a wide selection of activities, which are geared towards the conference theme of “Transforming Learning through Creative Classrooms”. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in interactive workshops that will explore various methodologies on creative teaching practices and how to initiate a creative learning environment that will stimulate the imagination and nurture creativity, thus influencing student achievement.
IAT TEC 2016 participants will be attending various sessions under the following categories: | |
 | Presentations and Workshops
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Each day, participants will have the opportunity to attend:
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 | Innovative Lesson Showcase Provides an opportunity for creative teachers to showcase exemplary lessons to the audience. |
About IAT TEC
IAT is proud to announce its forthcoming 7th annual IAT Technological Education Conference (IAT TEC). The conference theme, “Transforming Learning through Creative Classrooms” aims to provide a platform for developing creative approaches to STEAM classroom practices via the use of a diverse range of pedagogical strategies.
The Institute of Applied Technology prepares students for life and work in a changing economic environment where they will thrive in an era of increasingly rapid change. Besides acquiring the necessary technological skills there is a strong requirement for students to possess a well-developed set of higher-order skills. One of our goals is to stimulate the natural curiosity in young minds and cultivate a passion for learning whereby students will have the ability to think creatively and approach tasks, problems and situations with confidence and resourcefulness.
Creativity is closely linked to strong academic performance, it can be the hook which engages learners, influencing their attainment and achievement; it involves looking at the familiar with a fresh eye, examining problems with an open mind, making connections, learning from mistakes and using imagination to explore new possibilities. In addition to the above, creativity skills can help learners to be:
- Motivated and ambitious for change
- Confident in their abilities
- Able to transfer their creativity skills to various contexts
- Able to lead and work well with others
This event will focus on bringing the academic community together to highlight and share creative teaching practices, creativity in the classroom in general and tips and tricks on how to overcome the challenges of implementing a creative classroom.
The conference will provide a wide variety of presentations and workshops to attract attendees and engage their interests; as in past IAT TEC conferences the Exhibition area will host the “iPresent” showcase in which teachers present exceptional/innovative-learning activities that they have created and implemented in their classrooms.
Bio
In his capacity as D2L’s (Desire2Learn) Regional Director for the Middle East and Africa, Hanny Alshazly cultivates opportunities that drive uptake of D2L’s online teaching and learning tools in the Higher Education, K-12, and corporate markets across the region. He brings over two decades of experience in business development, marketing, P&L management, revenue building, and organizational enhancements to his role. Having been a part of the online education field since its early days, Hanny possesses pragmatic insights into the online teaching and learning industry, which encompass both corporate and academic perspectives. His extensive experience allows him to serve on several educational boards. Being a regular speaker at multiple conferences worldwide, Hanny is also well known for his interactive keynote presentations on education and educational technologies. Hanny’s contributions to the eLearning field have garnered him many awards and recognitions, the most recent being the Distinguished Alumni Award from Athabasca University in Canada, where he received his Masters of Education.
Abstract
This presentation explores current technology trends and how they have evolved from being a classroom luxury to playing a major role in delivering educational programs. From corporate learning initiatives, K-12 schools to vocational and higher education institutions students are being exposed to more and more technology in the classroom. In fact, it is often students who are the driving force behind technology adoption by learning institutions, whether it is to secure institutional success through the management of student career success, or to attract more students and improve enrolment in an increasingly competitive industry.
This session will demonstrate some of the tools that assist instructors manage their day-to-day course work and the role that innovative learning management tools play in ensuring a better learning experience, now and in the future. It will also address some of the challenges that instructors face in coping with the change and demand of technology when using the internet to deliver course work.
About IAT TEC
The Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) aims to prepare students for life and work in a changing economic environment where they will thrive in an era of increasingly rapid change. Besides acquiring the necessary technological skills there is a strong requirement for students to possess a well developed set of higher order skills. One of our goals is to stimulate the natural curiosity in young minds and cultivate a passion for learning whereby students will have the ability to think creatively and approach tasks, problems and situations with confidence and resourcefulness.
IAT is proud to announce its forthcoming 7th annual IAT Technological Education Conference (IAT TEC) which will focus on “Transforming, Learning, through, Creative, Classrooms”. The conference theme aims to provide a platform for developing creative approaches to STEAM classroom practices via the use of a diverse range of pedagogical strategies.
Creativity is closely linked to strong academic performance, it can be the hook which engages learners, influencing their attainment and achievement; it involves looking at the familiar with a fresh eye, examining problems with an open mind, making connections, learning from mistakes and using imagination to explore new possibilities. In addition to the above, creativity skills can help learners to be:
- Motivated and ambitious for change
- Confident in their abilities
- Able to transfer their creativity skills to various contexts
- Able to lead and work well with others
This event will focus on bringing the academic community together to highlight and share creative teaching practices, creativity in the classroom in general and how to overcome the challenges of implementing a creative classroom.
We are pleased to invite you to share your ideas and participate in IAT TEC 2016. There will be a number of presentations each day with Workshops scheduled in the afternoon. As in previous years we will also have an “iPresent” showcase in which teachers present exceptional/innovative learning activities that they have created and implemented in their classroom.
Proposals for Presentations, Workshops and iPresent Showcase related to the conference theme, “Transforming, Learning, through, Creative, Classrooms”, will be accepted and reviewed. See below for further guidance on topics for submission.
IAT TEC 2016 attendees will have a variety of topics to choose from:
- Cultivating Creativity and Innovation in the STEAM Classroom.
- Raising Student Achievement through Creative Pedagogical Approaches.
- Inspiring Creativity in Students: The Role of School Counsellors.
- Using Assessment to Inspire Student Creativity and Innovation.
- Project based Learning and Creative Learning Strategies.
- Initiating and Sustaining Creative Education through Collaboration.
- Creating an Inquiry based Experience in the Advanced Placement (AP) Classroom.
- Advancing Creativity in STEAM in Academic and Technical Education.
- Innovative Mobile Devices and Apps for Creative STEAM based Activities.
- Creative thinking: Instilling 21st Century Skills into the Nation’s Future Leaders.
Bio
15 years experience teaching Computer Science. Worked as IT trainer at ADNOC, then taught ICT at IT Education project in Dubai. Presented IT Tips on Abu Dhabi TV show. Working at ATHS/STS since 2007, currently leading Computer Science team in Fujairah. Best e-learning teacher award for two years in a raw (2013/2014) in ATHS/STS Fujairah campus. Authorized Apple Professional Development Trainer.
Abstract
Students learn better when they are participants in the process. In emergencies, active learning offers a way to engage students in structured activities. It also helps all students affected to become involved in and take greater responsibility for their own learning.