Monthly Archives: March 2008
Hariri Foudation – Championing Education in Lebanon
From educating thousands of Lebanese in the worlds’ best colleges to protecting heritage educational institutions and building new ones, Hariri Foundation has metamorphosed with the changing times. “My incentive for having started the Hariri Foundation was grounded in the belief … Continue reading
Filed under Educational Projects, Issue 6, Lebanon
Microsoft – A Software Company With A Heart Drive
There is nothing “micro” about Microsoft. As of July 2006, The Microsoft Corporation, a multinational computer technology corporation which develops manufactures, licenses, and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices, had global annual revenue of $44.28 billion … Continue reading
Filed under Educational Projects, Issue 4
Modern Motessori School – Amman
The students call it “home”. The teachers are extremely loyal to it. Modern Montessori School caters to the individual educational needs of kids from the KG levels. It created a model of learning that fosters a freedom in teaching based … Continue reading
Filed under Issue 4, Jordan, Montessori, School Profile
School Reform – In What Form ?
School reform in the Arab region is multi-faceted. In this conference, foreign experts shed light on their countries’ experience with public school reform. UAE nationals showed indi erence then apprehension towards western ideas of school reform, of fear that these … Continue reading
Filed under Conferences, Dubai, Issue 4, School Reform
The Future Of Reading
Today’s children aren’t motivated to read. However, the same kid who seems distracted and bored and fairs poorly at reading in the classroom might very well concentrate and read a game instruction manual cover to cover with ease and energy. … Continue reading
Filed under Issue 3, Michael Ford, Reading
Heads We Win, Tails You Lose
What’s a common factor between “camel jockeys”, “terrorists” and “towel heads” on one end and audiences on Oprah Winfrey, Jerry Springer and Dr. Phil on the other? Nothing! Videoconferencing has been playing a major in eliminating misconceptions for more than … Continue reading
Filed under Educational Projects, Issue 3, Lebanon, Staff
Intel Insight
Investing more than $1 billion on education, Intel, the world’s leading manufacturer of microprocessors is developing 21st century learning and teaching skills in the hope of generating future technology leaders. The IT private sector which is on the receiving end … Continue reading
Filed under Educational Projects, Hadi Khatib, Issue 3
Do You Speak English ?
The message is clear. English is the right vehicle for education and the passport for entry into a competitive global economy. Teaching it is undergoing change. Embracing change is a tough challenge. Are you up to it? Albert Einstein once … Continue reading
Filed under Abu Dhabi, British Council, Conferences, ELT, Hadi Khatib, Issue 3
PPP in Abu Dhabi
In September 2006, the PPP pilot project was officially launched in 30 K-5 Schools of which 12 are located in Al Ain, 12 in Abu Dhabi and 6 in Al Gharbiya. “How do we fulfill our objectives? Is it by … Continue reading
Why Reading ?
An intellectual and creative breeding ground If you’re watching TV while flipping through this article, it could mean you are greatly influenced by moving images and audio-visual information but are not ready to abandon reading. Read on. Recently a colleague … Continue reading
Filed under Authors, Issue 6, Michael Ford, Past Issues, Reading
