Microsoft Kuwait has selected Sarah Alameer from the Naela Middle School for Girls, and Ahmad Ashour from Ibn El Almeed Secondary School, as Microsoft Innovative Educators for 2014-2015 for their excellence in transforming learning environments.

Alameer and Ashour have demonstrated exceptional methods of using innovative teaching techniques and the use of technology within their classrooms, said a statement.

Charles Nahas, Microsoft Kuwait general manager, said: “At Microsoft, we support an educational landscape that is geared towards curious minds. We believe in the power of the educator, and are keen to recognise their achievements. Schools must encourage innovative learning, thinking and collaboration, and it is the expert educators who can create this environment.

“Microsoft educational programmes are unique and we congratulate Sarah Alameer and Ahmad Ashour for being recognised globally and putting Kuwait on the global education map.”

Joining an exclusive community of only 800 educators from over 100 countries, Alameer and Ashour will have access to technology for both the classroom and curriculum to improve student learning. They will also advise Microsoft and other educational institutions in Kuwait on how to integrate technology in relevant ways. They will have access to webinars to learn about and provide feedback on new technologies and educational concepts.

Effectively, they will be advocates on blogs and at conferences, events and trainings on how technologies can improve teaching and learning.

In addition to gaining recognition, Microsoft Innovative Educators receive free Microsoft tools and technology including Office 365 Pro Plus , exclusive professional development opportunities, enhancement of personal brands and careers as thought-leaders through participation in case studies, speaking engagements and content development.

They have also been invited to attend Global Education Forum in Dubai, UAE, on February 22 to 24 next year, and are also eligible to earn an all-expense paid trip to the Microsoft Educator Global Exchange in Redmond, Washington in April. - TradeArabia News Service