HP has launched the HP Innovation and Digital Education Academy (IDEA) in collaboration with Intel, a leading producer of semiconductors and Mirai Partners, an education innovation consultancy. The newly launched program offers teachers and educators in the UAE the opportunity to create digital capabilities based on educational frameworks from leading international universities.

Mayank Dhingra, Senior Education Business Lead for the Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe at HP Inc., said, “Education is among the worst hit sectors from the pandemic. At the same time, it is one of the most promising sectors that - if we get it right - can reap the benefits of this new way of learning. In fact, we can now reach even more people than we ever did before. While the technology is advancing fast, there is a constant need to innovate to remain resilient. Hence, we need to make sure that teaching staff are able to acquire the right skills to take advantage of blended and digital learning solutions, which is why we have partnered with Mirai and Intel to launch HP IDEA.”

“This program is exciting as it is focused on pedagogy rather than based on specific product. This way we can equip educators with the latest tools and best practices in teaching and learning, which in turn will enable better learning outcomes,” he continued.

Ms. Khawla Al Hosani, Director of the Training and Professional Development Department commented, “The Training and Professional Development Department is keen on promoting cooperation with its partners who always offer genuine and innovative perspectives that help the department to high-leverage it practices and future plans. With this consideration in mind, the Training and Professional Development Department welcomes the cooperation with HP IDEA and INTEL. HP Innovation and Digital Education Academy has been launched in 12 Emirati schools earlier . The program targets both, teachers and leadership members in the 12 schools with the aim of equipping them with the skills and tools that stimulate their abilities to innovate. “

Christine Nasserghodsi, Co-founder of Mirai commented, “We have been supporting schools in their response to COVID-19 since February. What began as a crisis response has evolved into a long-term approach to teaching, learning, leadership, and the use of digital tools and resources. Effective distance and hybrid learning require innovation and a deep understanding of learning design, one aspect of which is the use of technology. No one is better equipped to shape the future of education than teachers and school leaders. That is the core value of the HP IDEA program which we have translated into a year-long program for select schools.”

The program is mapped against and delivers on United Nation’s Sustainability Development Goals (SDG’s), the CESA objectives (Continental Education Strategy for Africa), the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Ministry of Education goals for UAE. The academy also incorporates world class research and frameworks from Harvard Graduate School of Education and University of Michigan.

Source- Press Release

Country- UAE