Overview:

A new generation of students expects a learning environment that integrates today's digital tools, accommodates a mobile lifestyle, adapts to individual learning styles, exploits social networking and encourages collaboration and teamwork.
 
There exist  resources today that educators need to adapt to create a 21st century learning environment with reliable, cost effective hardware, built-in digital authoring tools, basic skills solutions, distribution, access and management products, plus professional development. Otherwise society will experience a gap of disillusionment where technology in education environment are way behind the technology in the household.
 
The role of the teacher in the 21st century learning environment in light of mobility trends and changing students expectations.
The SAMR model by Dr Ruben Puentedura will be covered as well as a modified TCPK model developed by Kohler and Mishra.
Finally the entire workshop will focus on how today's leading technology like Apple's can help go forward from theory to practice.

Presenter's Profile:

Mr. Patrick Beyrouti brings more than 15 years of experience in teaching and administrative roles in universities like McGill Canada, Concordia and more recently in the Higher Colleges of Technology in the UAE.    His entrepreneurial skills within education in curriculum development as well as his innovative style in teaching and interest in learners have been an asset to him.  Currently working for Arab Business Machine the Apple Authorized distributor in the Middle-east, he holds the position of Education Manager for the Middle-east and is responsible for implementing Apple's strategy in the education sector.