To recognize their efforts in introducing innovative learning & teaching methods to the education system in Egypt.
Cairo, Egypt
Discovery Education, in partnership with the Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB) and under the supervision of the Ministry of Education today announced that it has been shortlisted for a 2018 Bett Award, an annual international award programme specialized in educational technology. Discovery Education and EKB are together nominated in the “International Digital Education Resource” category for their efforts in introducing innovative learning and teaching methods to empower Egyptian students with 21st century skills and their role in transforming education in Egypt.
This is the second year in a row for Discovery Education in partnership with the Egyptian Knowledge Bank to be shortlisted for a Bett Award. This year’s nomination is a direct result of the positive impact Discovery Education and the Egyptian Knowledge Bank have on the teaching and learning experience in all academic stages in basic education in Egypt.
Dr. Tarek Shawki, Minister of Education and Technical Education commented: “Since the launch of the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, we have been committed to providing the best intellectual and innovative content to equip new generations with 21st century skills. This nomination, in partnership with Discovery Education, is the second year in a row we have been recognized as a finalist for this award. This recognition demonstrates the success of our fruitful partnership for both the Ministry and the Egyptian Knowledge Bank, as this partnership is the largest programme to work on comprehensive development and transformation of the basic educational process in Egypt.”
Expressing her delight, Robin Headlee Vice-president of Discovery Education International commented “We are honoured that Discovery Education in partnership with the Egyptian Knowledge Bank has again been shortlisted for a 2018 Bett Award. Since we started working in Egypt with EKB, we've long understood the positive impact that digital solutions can have on the teaching and learning experience in Egyptian schools. Our tools are designed to empower all students with 21st century skills, to improve their performance and to create solutions to enhance their roads to the future.”
Reinforcing President El Sisi’s vision of creating a community that learns, thinks and innovates, Discovery Education and the Egyptian Knowledge Bank supports the transformation of education in Egypt with programs such as Curriculum Connect, WebEdTV, professional development for educators, and DEN Arabia. These programmes not only focus on the joy of
teaching and learning, but have succeeded in improving students’ attendance and engagement in the classrooms, as well as their overall performance in public schools in Cairo.
The Bett show (British Educational Training and Technology) is an annual industry show in the United Kingdom, specialized in education technology. It brings people, companies, ideas, practices and technologies together to inspire learners and educators to reach their potential.
This year the Bett is bringing 850 leading companies, 103 new startups in education technology, and over 34,700 attendees from 131 countries. The show will be showcasing education technology solutions essential for the transformation of education in 19 categories such as Classroom Aids for Learning, Teaching and Assessment, Special Education Needs Solutions, International Digital Education Resource, and Higher or Further Education Digital Services. The finalists involve resources and companies that seek to provide educators with the information and ideas fundamental to the learning process. The Bett Awards 2018 ceremony will take place for 4 days 24th-27th January at Tobacco Dock in London
For more information on the categories and the finalists please click here Bett Award 2018 Finalists.
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About the Egyptian Knowledge Bank (EKB)
The Egyptian Knowledge Bank [EKB] was launched in January 2016. It is regarded as the biggest digital library in the world, hosting content from prominent publishing houses from across the globe. The EKB offers Egyptians across all age groups huge and diversified sources for knowledge and culture free of charge.
About Discovery Education
Powered by the #1 non-fiction Media Company in the world, Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital content for primary, preparatory and secondary learning, transforming teaching and learning with award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia content, professional development, and the largest professional learning community of its kind. With a footprint in 53 countries, across all continents, Discovery Education’s mission is to transform teaching and learning through innovative partnerships with schools, administrations, government ministries and other like-minded organizations. Discovery Education has proven experience working with partners at all levels across the education spectrum to create custom solutions that have markedly improved student achievement through engaging content, collaborative professional development, formative assessment and connection to a robust community of educational professionals. Discovery Education currently serves over 50 million students and 4.5 million educators worldwide. For more information about Discovery Education, visit www.discoveryeducation.ekb.eg.
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