• About
  • Team
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact
INCPak
  • World
  • National
    • Islamabad
    • Azad Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Gilgit Baltistan
    • Sindh
    • Punjab
    • FATA
  • Automotive
  • Tech
    • Tech News
    • Custom Roms
    • Tips & Tricks
    • INCPak Roms
    • Reviews
    • Phone Reviews
    • Stock ROMs
    • What’s new?
    • Computer Stuff
  • Business
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Information
  • Fashion
  • More
    • Fun Time
      • Kids Corner
      • Poems
      • Stories
    • Health
    • Editorial
    • Travel
    • Beauty
    • Food
    • Music
    • Movies
    • Sports
    • Documentaries
    • Personalities
    • History
    • Economy
    • Emergency Numbers
No Result
View All Result
  • World
  • National
    • Islamabad
    • Azad Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Gilgit Baltistan
    • Sindh
    • Punjab
    • FATA
  • Automotive
  • Tech
    • Tech News
    • Custom Roms
    • Tips & Tricks
    • INCPak Roms
    • Reviews
    • Phone Reviews
    • Stock ROMs
    • What’s new?
    • Computer Stuff
  • Business
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Information
  • Fashion
  • More
    • Fun Time
      • Kids Corner
      • Poems
      • Stories
    • Health
    • Editorial
    • Travel
    • Beauty
    • Food
    • Music
    • Movies
    • Sports
    • Documentaries
    • Personalities
    • History
    • Economy
    • Emergency Numbers
No Result
View All Result
INCPak
No Result
View All Result

School of tomorrow – Premier Schools & Societies Conference Day 2

by FIA
Jul 11, 2020
in Education
0

The virtual Beaconhouse School of Tomorrow Conference: A World of Tomorrow: Negotiating a Better Future continued on DAY TWO featuring a one-on-one conversation with visionary Early Years educator, Carla Rinaldi, President Fondazione Reggio Children, hosted by Professor DrGerGraus OBE, Chair, Beaconhouse Advisory Council.

A key highlight of day one of the conference was the recognition of the Pakistan government’s comprehensive response to COVID-19 by Director General of the World Health Organization, DrTedrosAdhanomGhebreyesus.

Read More: Schools, universities in Pakistan to re-open from 15 September.

On day two, the conference continued with an important discussion on bridging the ‘digital divide’ amongst schools featuring panellistsSaeed Ghani, Minister of School Education, Sindh, Michael O’ Sullivan, former CEO CAIE, DrUlrik Christensen, a learning technologies expert and MrsNasreen M. Kasuri, Founder and Chairperson of Beaconhouse. MrsKasuri emphasized blended learning as a key component for the future of learning.

A highlight of the day was a conversation on the future of education with Andreas Schleicher, Head of the OECD Directorate of Education & Skills and creator of the global PISA test with KasimKasuri, CEO of Beaconhouse, in which MrSchliecher stressed that “Artificial Intelligence will certainly augment good teaching, but is unfortunately not a replacement for bad teaching.”

Sessions ran concurrently on the impact of the pandemic on raising children with Professor Maggie Atkinson, former Children’s Commissioner for England and online safety expert, Stella James, amongst others, along with a presentation on managing the post-Covid mental health crisis with Dr Daniel Fung, Chairman Medical Board, Singapore. The future of higher education was explored with Professor Shirley Congdon, Vice Chancellor, University of Bradford,DrAdilNajam, a Dean at Boston University, and Dr Faisal Bari, an Interim Dean at LUMS. MsJill Ackers-Clayton, a renowned learning specialist conducted a workshop on strategies for engaging students in online learning. Meanwhile, a fiery debate ensued on the roles of private and public health providers.

Journalist and film-maker, Ms. Munizae Jahangir concluded the day with interviewing Oscar-winning film producer & member, House of Lords, UK, Lord David Puttnam CBE on the power of film – and discussed some of Lord Puttnam’s award winning films including Chariots of Fire.

Edition XI of the The School of Tomorrow conference features important conversations and interviews about safer and more balanced futures in light of Covid-19, as well as pushing educators to reimagine the future of education at both school and university levels. The conference continues to stream LIVE on July 12 on its website (www.sotevents.com) and the social media platforms Facebook and YouTube (Sot Events).

SOT Events are made possible by the generous support of corporate sponsors. The organisers acknowledge the support of United Bank Limited as the Lead Sponsor for SOT Edition XI.

The non-profit School of Tomorrow Event Series was launched in 2000 and is organised by Beaconhouse as part of its ongoing commitment to its social responsibility.

Read More: Religious Education Board holding examinations under SOPs.

Follow INCPAK on Facebook / Twitter / Instagram for updates.

Tags: BeaconhouseFeaturedFeatured PakistanSchool of Tomorrow
ShareTweetSend

Related Posts

Pass Percentage Matric, Pass Percentage Intermediate
Education

Federal Board Increases Pass Percentage for Matric and Intermediate

Jan 26, 2023
Sindh School Timings
Education

Sindh Announces New School Timings

Jan 26, 2023
1234 Helpline, Punjab
Education

Punjab Launches 1234 Helpline for Out-of-School Children

Jan 25, 2023
Sindh Schools, Sindh Uniforms
Education

Sindh Govt Warns Schools Against Forcing Students to Purchase Uniform From Particular Shops

Jan 18, 2023
HEC Coursera, HEC Free Courses, Digital Learning & Skills Enrichment Initiative, DLSEI, Free Coursera Courses
Education

HEC Offers Free Coursera Courses Under New Initiative

Jan 16, 2023
Punjab Uniform, Punjab Schools
Education

Punjab Instructs Schools to Relax Uniform Policy

Jan 11, 2023
Islamabad School Timings, Islamabad, School Timings
Education

Islamabad Announces New School Timings

Jan 11, 2023
Punjab Winter Vacations, Punjab Winter Vacations Decision
Education

Punjab Makes Decision on Extension of Winter Vacations

Jan 6, 2023
Load More

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest News

  • Former President Gen (R) Pervez Musharraf Dies at Age 79
  • Islamabad Bans Selling and Flying of Kites For Two Months
  • Twitter Will Share Ad Revenue With Twitter Blue Verified Creators
  • Honda Car Prices Raised For The Second Time In Two Weeks
  • 18-Year-Old Bus Hostess Raped in Moving Vehicle En-Route to Vehari
  • Two Armed Men Rape Girl at Islamabad Park in Sector F-9
  • PCB to Launch New Trophy For PSL 8 2023
  • Nokia Increases Price of Bar Phones in Pakistan
  • Latest Jazz Digit Price in Pakistan [February 2023]
  • Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ & S23 Ultra FBR Tax in Pakistan

INCPak Official logo

INCPak Official Logo
Independent News Coverage Pakistan (INCPAK) delivers the latest updated news on Current Affairs, Business, Sports, Entertainment, and Technology in Pakistan

Trending

  • Petrol Prices in Pakistan
  • USD to PKR Rates
  • MTMIS – Online Vehicle Verification
  • Ehsaas Program
  • Punjab Rozgar Scheme
  • Naya Pakistan Housing Program
  • Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar Loan
  • About
  • Team
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

© 2023 Independent News Coverage Pakistan - Site is Powered by INCPak Team INCPak Team.

No Result
View All Result
  • World
  • National
    • Islamabad
    • Azad Kashmir
    • Balochistan
    • Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
    • Gilgit Baltistan
    • Sindh
    • Punjab
    • FATA
  • Automotive
  • Tech
    • Tech News
    • Custom Roms
    • Tips & Tricks
    • INCPak Roms
    • Reviews
    • Phone Reviews
    • Stock ROMs
    • What’s new?
    • Computer Stuff
  • Business
  • Education
  • Entertainment
  • Information
  • Fashion
  • More
    • Fun Time
      • Kids Corner
      • Poems
      • Stories
    • Health
    • Editorial
    • Travel
    • Beauty
    • Food
    • Music
    • Movies
    • Sports
    • Documentaries
    • Personalities
    • History
    • Economy
    • Emergency Numbers

© 2023 Independent News Coverage Pakistan - Site is Powered by INCPak Team INCPak Team.