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National Center for Learning Disabilities Announces 2023 Annual Benefit Luncheon

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Additionally, the afternoon will feature two important conversations exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on individuals with learning disabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Additionally, the afternoon will feature two important conversations exploring the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on individuals with learning disabilities.
  • The first conversation will delve into the advantages and disadvantages of AI for individuals with learning disabilities.
  • We will examine whether using programs like Chat GPT helps create a level playing field for individuals with learning disabilities such as dyslexia or if this technology introduces additional challenges.
  • Our panelists will also share insights into key considerations when utilizing AI for educational, professional and leisure purposes.

SIIA Releases Principles for the Future of AI in Education

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

AI technologies used in education should account for educational equity, inclusion and civil rights as key elements of successful learning environments.

Key Points: 
  • AI technologies used in education should account for educational equity, inclusion and civil rights as key elements of successful learning environments.
  • AI technologies used in education should strive for transparency to enable the school community to effectively understand and engage with the AI tools.
  • Companies building AI tools for education should engage with education institutions and stakeholders to explain and demystify the opportunities and risks of new AI technologies.
  • The education technology industry should work with the greater education community to identify ways to support AI literacy for students and educators.

GITEX GLOBAL Weighs in on Sustainability, E-government, Smart Homes and Future of Computing on Day 4

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, the UAE announced the "UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative", a national drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making the Emirates the first Middle East and North African nation to do so. At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Faisal Ali Rashid, Senior Director, Energy Demand Side Management, UAE's Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, highlighted the successes in executing this mission.

Key Points: 
  • GITEX GLOBAL facilitates the biggest public-private partnership projects, with 250 government entities looking to collaborate on e-government and digital government initiatives.
  • In collaboration with etisalat by e&, Samsung introduced the Family Hub Refrigerator on the fourth day of GITEX GLOBAL.
  • GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star comprise a combined 41 halls spanning 2.7 million sq.
  • ft of exhibition space, a 40% growth year-on-year with 1,800 startups across Expand North Star and GITEX GLOBAL.

GITEX GLOBAL Weighs in on Sustainability, E-government, Smart Homes and Future of Computing on Day 4

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, October 19, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Last year, the UAE announced the "UAE Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative", a national drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, making the Emirates the first Middle East and North African nation to do so. At GITEX GLOBAL 2023, Faisal Ali Rashid, Senior Director, Energy Demand Side Management, UAE's Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, highlighted the successes in executing this mission.

Key Points: 
  • GITEX GLOBAL facilitates the biggest public-private partnership projects, with 250 government entities looking to collaborate on e-government and digital government initiatives.
  • In collaboration with etisalat by e&, Samsung introduced the Family Hub Refrigerator on the fourth day of GITEX GLOBAL.
  • GITEX GLOBAL and Expand North Star comprise a combined 41 halls spanning 2.7 million sq.
  • ft of exhibition space, a 40% growth year-on-year with 1,800 startups across Expand North Star and GITEX GLOBAL.

Education experts discuss innovation in teaching on new 'Learning Explorations' podcast from Nord Anglia Education

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Friday, June 9, 2023

Each episode features interviews with world-renowned education experts including Stanford maths professor Dr Jo Boaler, UCL professor and AI expert Rose Luckin, and edtech leader Dr Joseph South.

Key Points: 
  • Each episode features interviews with world-renowned education experts including Stanford maths professor Dr Jo Boaler, UCL professor and AI expert Rose Luckin, and edtech leader Dr Joseph South.
  • Emily Murphy, Learning Explorations host and training and development manager for Nord Anglia's edtech programme, said: "Learning Explorations is full of insights on how innovation in education empowers teachers and transforms students' learning.
  • In this episode, the discussion covers creativity and innovation and how they can inspire positive change for students.
  • She discusses how AI is something teachers should be embracing to enhance the work they already do in the classroom.

Education experts discuss innovation in teaching on new 'Learning Explorations' podcast from Nord Anglia Education

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 9, 2023

Each episode features interviews with world-renowned education experts including Stanford maths professor Dr Jo Boaler, UCL professor and AI expert Rose Luckin, and edtech leader Dr Joseph South.

Key Points: 
  • Each episode features interviews with world-renowned education experts including Stanford maths professor Dr Jo Boaler, UCL professor and AI expert Rose Luckin, and edtech leader Dr Joseph South.
  • Emily Murphy, Learning Explorations host and training and development manager for Nord Anglia's edtech programme, said: "Learning Explorations is full of insights on how innovation in education empowers teachers and transforms students' learning.
  • In this episode, the discussion covers creativity and innovation and how they can inspire positive change for students.
  • She discusses how AI is something teachers should be embracing to enhance the work they already do in the classroom.