Liwa Schools
Digital Summit 2021
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Welcome to the Liwa Schools Digital Summit 2021, our very first tri-school event. Our motto this year Flexibility. Resilience. Growth. 2020 was a year like no other; we used digital tools to share, teach, learn. We discovered new platforms, and we all definitely up-skilled! The summit is a showcase, a celebration and a sharing of best practices. With 30 sessions on offer there is something for everyone!
Talks, activities, and workshops
The Schedule
Coffee / Networking Session 1 - 8:30 AM - 8:50 AM
Coffee Confessions EN
Let's chit-chat around a cup of coffee and get to know each other !
Suitable for all (English)
Tea Talk AR
Let's chit-chat around a cup of tea and get to know each other !
Suitable for all (Arabic)
Tea Talk EN
Let's chit-chat around a cup of tea and get to know each other !
Suitable for all (English)
Opening Remarks by Mr. Larry Thaxter - 9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Session 1 - 9:30 AM - 10:10 AM
Google Classroom Updates (Grade book/Rubric) EN
Naama Alshamsi
ICT Teacher LISG
The training will take you through the Gradebook book feature in Google classroom, I will demonstrate how a teacher can use new rubric and grading options in Google classroom. I will show how to set up your rubric, how to use this to assess student's projects and how the rubric can be reused.
Suitable for all grades using Google Classroom (English)
Getting Started with Smart Learning Suite (SLS) EN
Qamar Mohammed Kattan
English Dept. - LISF
This session will provide a step by step guide on how to get started on SLS. How to create and share your resources, how to engage students and monitor students progress.
Suitable for all (English)
Getting started with Nearpod EN
Shereen Ragab Khalil
English Dept. - LISF
In this session I will take you through the Neapod basics and how you can use simple interactive tools to keep your students engaged.
Suitable for all (English)
Collecting Data Using Google Forms / Sheets EN
Sandra Tichagwa
VP E-Learning LISF
Need to collect data? Learn to create simple surveys or questionnaires using Google Forms. Collect and manipulate survey responses using Google Sheets.
Suitable for All (English)
Google Classroom Updates (Grade book/Rubric) AR
Einas Saleh Abu Amra
ICT Dept. LISF
The training will take you through the Gradebook book feature in Google classroom, I will demonstrate how a teacher can use new rubric and grading options in Google classroom. I will show how to set up your rubric, how to use this to assess student's projects and how the rubric can be reused.
سيأخذك التدريب عبر ميزة دفتر التقديرات في غرفة الصف في Google ، وسأوضح كيف يمكن للمدرس استخدام قواعد التقييم الجديدة وخيارات التقدير في الفصل الدراسي في Google. سأوضح كيفية إعداد نموذج التقييم الخاص بك ، وكيفية استخدام هذا لتقييم مشاريع الطلاب وكيف يمكن إعادة استخدام نموذج التقييم.
Suitable for all grades using Google Classroom (Arabic)
Using Google Calendar EN
Susmitha Pinili Fontanilla
Principal's PA & PD Coordinator LISF
Do you set up events or run meetings? Then this is the session for you. Google Calendar allows you to track the different events that are happening in the school. You will get an automatic reminder of all meetings and training session, easily access your meeting links without scrolling down your email to retrieve the meeting details. You can also access various calendars to check participants availability before inviting them to the meeting!
Suitable for Admin/Dept Heads (English)
Session 2 - 10:15 AM - 10:55 AM
Basic Troubleshooting Devices in the Classroom EN AR
Roanne Astrid Casuga
Naama Alshamsi
IT Support LISG
ICT Teacher LISG
Basic tutorial and guide on how to troubleshoot devices that are available in classroom.
برنامج تعليمي أساسي ودليل حول كيفية استكشاف أخطاء الأجهزة المتوفرة في الفصل الدراسي وإصلاحها.
Suitable for all (English & Arabic)
Using Interactive Tools with Smart Learning Suite (SLS) EN
Shereen Ragab Khalil
English Dept. - LISF
In this session I will demonstrate the different SLS tools for improved interaction and student engagement.
Suitable for all (English)
Staying connected with Nearpod EN
Nicholas Keown
Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher LISF
Learn to use Nearpod simulations and 3D resources. Good for both Primary and Secondary teachers and students.
Suitable for all (English)
Using Google Form for Differentiation EN
Rania Abdelbaqi
Chemistry LISF
In this session I will demonstrate how I use Google Forms for quick and easy differentiation. All questions are added to the same form with the different students directed to the appropriate questions according to their grouping.
Suitable for all (English)
Getting started on Nearpod AR
Hadya Elsayed Elgabry
Arabic Teacher LISF
In this session I will take you through the Nearpod platform; how to set up your classes and assign resources.
في هذه الجلسة سنأخد جولة عبر منصة Nearpod ؛ ماهو؟ ومامميزاته وكيفية تعيين الموارد عليه
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Suitable for all (Arabic)
Data Visualization with Google Data Studio EN
Sandra Tichagwa
VP E-Learning LISF
Have you ever wanted to unlock the power of your data with interactive dashboards and engaging reports that inspire smarter decisions? Google Data Studio is a free platform that allows you to connect responses from your spreadsheet to the Google analytical tool. In this session I will take you through the data analytics basics and show you how you can create data visualization from your saved spreadsheets.
Suitable for SLT and MLT (English)
Session 3 - 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
Using Calendly to plan your meetings EN
Claire Guillon
E-Learning Coordinator LISG
Google Calendar is great for planning meetings within the school, but how about parent-teacher meetings, or weekly teacher's hour? That's when Calendly can help you organize your agenda! Simple to use, highly customizable and full of app integration, Calendly is this secret app that will boost your time management and productivity in only a few clicks!
Suitable for Admin/Dept Heads (English)
Teaching Math with Smart Learning Suite (SLS) EN
Qamar Dallashi
Math - LISF
In this session I will demonstrate how I use SLS for my blended Math lessons. I will include various tools I use for active learning including the integrated whiteboard feature. Will also show how I use SLS for differentiated activities, KWL, games
Suitable for all (English)
Basic Technology Tips and Troubleshooting for Home Learning (English) EN
Iza Mae Cantiller
IT Administrator - LISG
Provide effective DIY technical troubleshooting tips, contingency plan and FAQs for Home Learning, primarily for different devices used by teachers and even students.
Suitable for all (English)
Basic Technology Tips and Troubleshooting for Home Learning AR
Naama Alshamsi
ICT Teacher LISG
Provide effective DIY technical troubleshooting tips, contingency plan and FAQs for Home Learning, primarily for different devices used by teachers and even students.
سوف نقدم نصائح فنية فعالة لاستكشاف الأخطاء وإصلاحها وخطة الطوارئ والأسئلة الشائعة للتعلم المنزلي ، بشكل أساسي للأجهزة المختلفة المستخدمة من قبل المعلمين وحتى الطلاب
Suitable for all (Arabic)
Using Interactive Tools with Nearpod AR
Hadya Elsayed Elgabry
Arabic Teacher LISF
In this session I will demonstrate the various tools on Nearpod and how these can be used for engagement, collaboration and differentiation.
في هذه الجلسة سأوضح الأدوات المختلفة على Nearpod وكيف يمكن استخدامها للمشاركة والتعاون والتمايز.
Suitable for All (Arabic)
Flipped Out? Flip Learning! Flipgrid! EN
Nicholas Keown
Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher LISF
Learn how to create a discussion topic. Share it with your classes. Learners record and share short videos with you and your class. Useful for both Primary and secondary students and teachers.
Suitable for all grades (English)
Coffee / Networking Session 2 - 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
D-Stress at your Desk EN
Let's chit-chat and D-Stress while getting to know each other !
Suitable for all (English)
IELTS Prep EN
Let's chit-chat and get to know each other around IELTS Prep !
Suitable for all (English)
D-Stress at your Desk AR
Let's chit-chat and D-Stress while getting to know each other !
Suitable for all (Arabic)
Session 4 - 12:05 PM - 12:45 PM
Teaching Computer Science with Code.org EN
Neelu Shibin / Heba Al Qedra
IT Dept. LISF
In this session I will share the Code.org basics as well as how to use the site to teach computer science. We will look at the resources available, how to create classes and assign resources and how to track student progress.
Suitable for grades 5-12. Computer Science (English)
Teaching Math with Desmos and SMART EN
Sawsan Saeed
Math Dept. LISF
In this session I will demonstrate the Desmos platform and will show how to share it on Zoom and Smart Learning Suite for effective blended learning.
Suitable for grades 5-12. Maths (English)
Science Simulations using phET EN
Aya Moustafa
Science Dept. LISF
The session will illustrate how the phET website can be used to enhance engagement of students through ready-made simulations.
Suitable for Grade 5-12 Science -All (English)
Digital Art with Sketchbook EN
Asmaa Abada
Art Teacher LISF
This is an introduction to the use of Sketchbook, a free app that can be used for digital art. In the session I will share how to setup the application and give differentiated art assignments. The app can be used in other subjects such as Geometry.
Suitable for all grades. Digital Art (English)
Getting Started with Smart Learning Suite (SLS) AR
Hadya Elsayed Elgabry
Arabic Teacher LISF
This session will provide a step by step guide on how to get started on SLS. How to create and share your resources, How to engage students and monitor students progress.
ستوفر هذه الجلسة دليلاً خطوة بخطوة حول كيفية بدء استخدام SLS. كيفية إنشاء ومشاركة الموارد الخاصة بك ، وكيفية مشاركة الطلاب ومراقبة تقدم الطلاب.
Suitable for all (Arabic)
Making the most of your Data EN
Nicholas Keown
Grade 4 Homeroom Teacher LISF
Learn to use Google Sheets to get the most out of your data. Learn to filter and slice data. Useful for both Primary and Secondary teachers in formulating grades and presenting to parents in Parent Teacher Meetings.
Suitable for all (English)
Session 5 - 12:50 PM - 13:30 PM
App Clinic with App Inventor EN
Shereen Massouh
ICT Teacher LISM
Want to learn how to design simple mobile app? We all can! In this session I will take you through the basic steps you can follow when creating apps, from interface design to programming using simple blocks.
Suitable for grades 5-12. Computer Science (English)
Introduction to SeeSaw for Early Years EN
Shyari Sidhardan
ICT Dept. LISF
This session will be an introduction to Seesaw which is a fun learning tool for primary kids. This will be a quick tour on how to upload and create lessons in Seesaw. Seesaw provides simple functions similar to Google Classroom to enable teachers to share and grade assignments.
Suitable for KG to Grade 2 (English)
Video Basics with Screencastify and Video Editor EN
Claire Guillon
E-Learning Coordinator LISG
Need to record a presentation from your computer ? Want to cut those 30 seconds in the middle of your video with that phone ringing ? Then this session is for you ! We will go through the basics of video recording and editing with Screencastify, and follow with additional editing possibilities with Video editor.
Suitable for all grades (English)
Gamification and Instant Feedback using Quizizz EN
Manar Mahmoud Suliman Shaheen
ICT Dept. LISF
In this session I will demonstrate how to use the Quizizz tools to provide instant feedback and how you can set up simple live games suitable for starters and plenaries.
Suitable for all (English)
Student Engagement using Playposit AR
Loubana Bargoot
Arabic Teacher LISG
In this session I will demonstrate the various Playposit interaction and how these can be used to check understanding and progress during the lesson.
في هذه الجلسة سأوضح تفاعلات Playposit المختلفة وكيف يمكن استخدامها للتحقق من الفهم والتقدم أثناء الدرس.
Suitable for All (Arabic)
Sharing students marks and comments with Mailmeteor and Google Sheets EN
Sawsan Saeed
Math Dept. LISF
In this session I will demonstrate how you can use Mailmeteor app with Google Sheet to share private scores and comments to students and parents.
Suitable for all (English)
Lunch / Speakers Drop-In - 13:30 PM - 14:00 PM
Troubleshooting Tips EN AR
Meet the speakers and ask your questions related to Troubleshooting !
Suitable for all (English)
Digital Well-being & Citizenship: What our students can teach us - 14:00-14:45
Closing Remarks by Dr. Khayal Al Allaq- 14:50-15:00
The Speakers
Qamar Mohammed Kattan
Qamar is an English/Media teacher at LISF and is a creative person!
Shereen Ragab Khalil
Shereen is an English teacher at LISF. She loves teaching and reading!
Hadya Elsayed Elgabry
Hadya teaches Arabic Language at LISF. She says "My principle is that helping others, cooperation and forgiveness are the key to success!"
Shyari Sidhardan
Shyari is an ICT teacher at LISF. She loves to learn new things and embrace her inner nerd.
Qamar Dallashi
Qamar is a Math teacher at LISF. A force to be reckoned with. She says "my height is 160, but people think I’m taller than that..."
Manar Mahmoud Suliman Shaheen
Manar is an IT teacher at LISF. She is passionate about challenging tasks and believes that every day is a NEW DAY, KEEP SMILING .
Susmitha Pinili Fontanilla
Susmitha is the PD Coordinator as well as the PA at LISF. She loves to cook and eat!
Einas Saleh Abu Amra
Einas is an IT teacher at LISF. She is Google Certified and likes to keep abreast of the new technology. She loves to share!
Nicholas Keown
Nicholas is a Grade 4 homeroom teacher at LISF. Nick is always looking for useful ways that allow his students to share their learning.
Asmaa Abada
Asmaa is an Art teacher at LISF. She is very enthusiastic and believes everything happens for a reason. Including COVID-19.
Naama Alshamsi
Naama is an IT/DT teacher at LISG. She is a qualified Architectural Engineer!
Roanne Astrid Casuga
Roanne is part of the Tech Support team at LISG. Ask her anything about tech!
Iza Mae Cantiller
Iza is the IT / E-learning Technical Support at LISG. She is currently studying for her Master in Information Technology!
Loubana Bargoot
Loubana teaches Islamic Studies at LISG. She loves learning about and using digital technology in her lessons.
Aya Moustafa
Aya teaches Chemistry at LISF. She loves working under pressure and making new friends.
Rania Abdelbaqi
Rania teaches Chemistry at LISF and loves trying out new strategies.
Neelu Shibin
Neelu is an IT teacher at LISF. She loves to learn and explore new things.
Sawsan Saeed
Sawsan teaches Math at LISF. She says "I am sooo into technology". This is clearly evident!
Heba Al Qedra
Heba teaches IT at LISF. She is passionate about all things technology and love taking risks and trying out new things.
Mouza Matar Alshamsi
Mouza is a KG2 teacher at LISF. She loves being hands on in her lessons and often uses multimedia resources in class. She loves digital art.
Claire Guillon
Claire is the E-Learning & E-Safety Coordinator at LISG. She is also in charge of the French Department. She has 3 cats, an interest in languages and loves travelling !
Sandra Tichagwa
Apart from ed-tech, Sandra loves to travel and immersing herself in different cultures. She loves music and art.
Thank you for your participation !
Feel free to contact us for any queries at digital@lisg.ae
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