ScooNews Global Educators Fest: an ‘Unconference’ to encourage exchange of ideas and best practices between the best minds in education from across the globe

ScooNews is organising the Global Educators Fest 2017 at Hyatt Regency Gurgaon on August 18 and 19, an ‘Unconference’ to encourage exchange of ideas and best practices between the best minds in education from across the globe.

These are exciting times for education. We hope that you have decided to attend the ScooNews Global Educators Fest 2017 (SGEF2017) and have registered for your delegate pass for both the days of the fest. However, in case you are still in the process of deciding whether to attend the fest or not, this article gives you 10 compelling reasons to definitely attend #Unconference2017.

1.         Unconference Format

Being an Unconference, you can expect not just information but also practical usable knowledge through live demonstrations, interactive sessions, workshops and exhibitions. An unconference is a pretty awesome format when you want a super-flexible and participant-driven agenda and structure. The overarching goal of ScooNews Global Educators Fest is to prioritize conversation over presentation.

2.         Theme – Unlearn the Conventional

This year’s theme is ‘Unlearn the Conventional’ which will question legacy education and introduce disruption. However, to achieve this, we need to be able to talk to the right audience while creating awareness, curiosity and enthusiasm in the education fraternity. ScooNews Global Educators Fest is our contribution to the meaningful dialogue needed to bring about the positive change required in our education system. This is vital to allow for it to evolve into a vessel of impact, not just for our educators but also the students and parents impacted by the change in mindset, viewpoint and approach along with the value and style of education.

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3.         Best Speakers

#SGEF2017 features inspiring educators and thought leaders as speakers including The Kung Fu Nuns,  Prof. Sugata Mitra, Sonam Wangchuk, HH Radhanath Swami, Shaheen Mistri, Dr Harish Chaudhary, and Matthew Raggett; to name a few. The complete list of speakers is available at http://www.globaledfest.com/2017/speakers.

4.         Innovative Topics

#SGEF2017 features some of the most interesting and unconventional topics on education. The topics include teaching for Social Awareness; Creative and Critical Thought; Design Thinking; New Tools for Teaching; Virtual Reality; Social Impact of Technology-driven Education; International Cooperation in Higher and/or Engineering Education; Flexible Classrooms; Use of Social Media; STEM/ STEAM and more. The tentative agenda for ScooNews Global Educators Fest 2017 is available online at http://www.globaledfest.com/2017/schedule.

5.         Meet Experts & Influencers Face to Face

#SGEF2017 provides you a chance to meet our speakers and attend personalised mentor hours with them. While undoubtedly you can learn a lot from experts and mentors via their books, websites or social media channels; nothing beats the experience of interacting in person with the experts and mentors themselves and being able to ask questions that are specific to your personal experiences and concerns.

6.         Networking Opportunities

#SGEF2017 provides opportunities for attendees to mix and mingle, form new relationships, and strengthen existing ones. Over coffee, lunch, or dinner, you may make a connection with the perfect provider or prospect. At a breakout session, you may find yourself sitting next to your next customer or mentor. One way or another, an enriching experiencing for all!

7.         Workshops with Certifications

At #SGEF2017, you will find various workshops on Teacher Training, Technology-driven Teaching Tools, Design Thinking, STEM & STEAM, Institutional Branding, Revolutionary Technologies of the Future, eLearning and a host of other interesting subjects. We have tied up with industry leaders to provide actionable takeaways backed with certifications through these interactive workshops.

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8.         Participants from across the globe

Over 800 participants from over 20+ countries will be participating in the #SGEF2017 Unconference and will include school administrators, thought leaders, principals, teachers, venture capitalists, edtech start-ups, media, education service providers, higher education fraternity comprising of vice-chancellors, professors, and government functionaries from various departments related to education and skill development. This brings a global perspective and sharing of experiences to the fest.

9.         Resources & Insights

Many educators we spoke to during the course of our research on SGEF2017 told us that they return from a live event with new ideas and approaches that makes them more effective and efficient at work. In the Exhibition area, you will find companies showcasing tools, techniques and apps that help you plan better, learn better and help others learn better. Overall, you will find either a white paper, book, resource or an experience that will give you some sort of an edge.

10.        Global Education Awards

SGEF2017 culminates with the Global Education Awards Gala celebrating education’s best and brightest and shines a spotlight on the best solutions, innovations, inspiring leaders, and innovative trendsetters. Nominations are open and can be submitted online at www.globaledfest.com/2017/awards-introduction/.

Oftentimes educators need the space and time to become re-inspired and invigorated to continue their work, and what better circumstance than doing it in a supportive, curious community of peers in a beautiful and fun environment?

SGEF2017 is interspersed with multiple fun elements like musical evenings, selfie zones, performances, storytelling sessions and much more to keep you entertained.

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By attending India’s largest education brainstorm, not only will you be a part of something iconic but also share two whole days with more than 800 of the world’s education leaders. Packed to the gills with interactive sessions, the agenda promises to leave you inspired and with new insights into how to make education more effective.

Check out – globaledfest.com