UAE’s leading telecom operator Etisalat and UAE University have organised a conference, aimed at modelling best classroom practices and showcase how mobile technology can be integrated effectively into teaching and learning.
        
The first ‘Embracing Mobile Learning’ conference took place at the university’s campus in Al Ain.

It acted as a platform to exchange insights and innovations from the region’s ICT domain, regarding the effectiveness of mobile strategies and their influence on student engagement and learning.

Representatives from higher education faculty member and executives, graduates and Ph D students, instructional technologists, business and government officials shared global perspectives at the conference, said a statement from Etisalat.

Participants had the chance to network, attend professional development workshops, and discuss topics such as materials production, engaging teaching techniques, and mobile literacy, it stated.

Abeer Nijmeh, director, ICT, Etisalat, said: “Our aim has always been to stand on the forefront of ICT technology in the UAE. As partners of this unique event, we are proud to offer ICT solutions and applications for the education sector.

"‘Embracing Mobile Learning’ is a perfect platform to present a range of novel and relevant topics for discussion, such as the impact of mobile methods to measure student performance and engagement with digital mobility apps in the classroom,” he added. - TradeArabia News Service