Raising Attainment Middle East is a one day online conference focused on:
The conference agenda is designed to be “online-friendly”, with a strong bias towards Panel Debates (for maximum entertainment) and Video Roundtable Discussions (for maximum interaction and participation).
Before proceedings get underway, this short explainer session will demonstrate how you can get the most out of our conference platform. The OSME team will run through how to make virtual connections, creating networking meet ups, accessing content on demand and how to use our new Q&A, chat functions and virtual polling tools.
Early birds are encouraged to drop-in, introduce yourself and chat with the organisers, chairperson and fellow delegates
Alternatively, click on “Attendees”, search through the delegate list and send connection requests, then start a text chat or click on the video icon to start a video meeting
Delegates should switch back to the Live Agenda Page on Swapcard to tune in for the next session
Biggest Differentiators for Attainment in Summer 2021 and the Topics of the Day:
The Short-Term View: Navigating the Assessment Storm – How to Maximise Attainment for Every Student in Summer 2021
Summer 2021 Examinations
Delegates can join the speed networking meeting room for a chance to meet and greet other delegates, putting faces to names. Delegates will be paired off 12 times for 1 minute for informal introductions. Delegates are then free to continue the conversation with any of these new connections later in the day
Alternatively delegates can start their own meetings by clicking on “Attendees” > send connection requests > start a text chat or click on the video icon to start a video meeting
Delegates should switch back to the Live Agenda Page on Swapcard to tune in for the next session
No Excuses: Raising Attainment through the Pandemic
The Long-Term View: Closing Gaps and Raising Attainment
These roundtable discussions are hosted in (Zoom) video meeting rooms away from the main conference (Swapcard) platform
They are designed to maximise active delegate participation. All delegates are expected to attend roundtables with videos turned on
Facilitating Self-Led Learning through an Adaptive Learning System
These roundtable discussions are hosted in (Zoom) video meeting rooms away from the main conference (Swapcard) platform
They are designed to maximise active delegate participation. All delegates are expected to attend roundtables with videos turned on
Formative Assessment, Homework and Feedback Strategies for Closing Gaps and Raising Attainment
A break for delegates to take lunch and to connect with other attendees via the chat function or 1-to-1 video meetings on the event online platform. To start a meeting click on “Attendees”, search through the delegate list and send connection requests, then start a text chat or click on the video icon to start a video meeting
Delegates should switch back to the Live Agenda Page on Swapcard to tune in for the next session
How to Motivate, Engage and Build Confidence for Students through Unprecedented Disruption – Making Education Personal and Authentic to Improve Learning Outcomes
Solution for Closing Gaps: Response to Intervention (RTI)
These roundtable discussions are hosted in (Zoom) video meeting rooms away from the main conference (Swapcard) platform
They are designed to maximise active delegate participation. All delegates are expected to attend roundtables with videos turned on
Intervention Strategies for Raising Attainment
These roundtable discussions are hosted in (Zoom) video meeting rooms away from the main conference (Swapcard) platform
They are designed to maximise active delegate participation. All delegates are expected to attend roundtables with videos turned on
Best Practice Hybrid Learning Lesson Plans to Raise Attainment
A short break for delegates to take refreshments and to connect with other attendees via the chat function or 1-to-1 video meetings on the event online platform. To start a meeting click on “Attendees”, search through the delegate list and send connection requests, then start a text chat or click on the video icon to start a video meeting
Delegates should switch back to the Live Agenda Page on Swapcard to tune in for the next session
Our Video Workshops are led by highly experienced training professionals. Please turn your video on for this session for active participation.
Deepen Student Thinking, Understanding and Application of Knowledge
A short break for delegates to take refreshments and to connect with other attendees via the chat function or 1-to-1 video meetings on the event online platform. To start a meeting click on “Attendees”, search through the delegate list and send connection requests, then start a text chat or click on the video icon to start a video meeting
Delegates should switch back to the Live Agenda Page on Swapcard to tune in for the next session
Our Video Workshops are led by highly experienced training professionals
Please turn your video on for this session for active participation
The Future of Assessment – beyond 2021: Leadership Lessons and Grading from the Inside Out
*Final programme subject to change