All GEMS teachers to have laptops and access to web-based teaching tools
Students to have access to web-based learning content and tools
Classrooms are to be equipped with multimedia tools
Dubai, 3 November 2008: The latest information and communications technology is available in all classrooms across GEMS Education network of schools in the UAE, after a AED20million investment that will drive the quality of education to all GEMS students.
The significant investment will revolutionise teaching and learning practices with all classrooms being given multimedia projectors and broadband internet connections and all teachers being provided with laptops.
The investment means students of all ages will benefit from the latest teaching tools as they become available over the web. GEMS has said this will enhance student engagement and motivation, while giving teaching staff greater flexibility to deliver the highest possible standard of education.
Sunny Varkey, Founder and Chairman of GEMS Education, said the unprecedented level of investment in digital learning reiterates GEMS commitment to creating a technology rich and forward thinking learning environment.
"Research shows teaching is enriched when technology is used to enhance classroom instruction as well as provide learning opportunities that encourage children to think more for themselves.
"We have made this investment because technology is important, both as a teaching tool and as an increasingly important part in the lives of our students," he said.
Margaret Atack, Director International Schools, GEMS, commented that the new investment will bring concepts to life, which will enthuse students and their learning.
"We have given teachers tools that will bring out the fun and excitement of learning. For instance, if a student can better understand how a lunar eclipse happens when it is explained through 3D animation, the investment in technology has truly earned its reward," she said.
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GEMS manages a growing network of nearly 100 high quality international schools around the world. GEMS network of schools provide a unique brand of holistic education to 85,000 students from over 124 countries, employing over 6,200 education professionals, specialists and staff from over 50 nationalities. Supported by a network of eminent, international advisors in the field of education, GEMS global network of multi-skilled specialists and in-house experts provide invaluable support and guidance in all areas related to schools, delivering world class standards of education. 'GEMS Education' offers total school management solutions. From project inception and planning to ongoing operations of schools, GEMS offers a total solutions approach to the management of new school projects and existing schools. Information on the company and its portfolio can be found at www.gemseducation.com.
For more information, please contact:
Hiba Al Hafidh/Sara Hamam
ASDA'A Burson- Marsteller
P O Box 28063
Dubai, UAE
Tel: (971 4) 3344550
Fax: (971 4) 3344556
h.alhafidh@asdaa.com/s.hamam@asdaa.com
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