The International Conference on 21st Century Education 2015 (IC21CE 2015) theme is "Applied Learning: Preparing 21st Century Citizens for Work and Life "
The primary aim of IC21CE 2015 is to encourage participants representing an exciting diversity of countries, cultures, and religions to meet and exchange ideas, practices and views in a forum encouraging respectful dialogue. Participants are encouraged to present his/her research (multiple submissions welcome) or just attend to learn from the diverse group of global researchers and experts assembled in one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.
IC21CE 2015 Keynote Speakers
Dr. Abdullatif M. AlShamsi, Vice Chancellor, Higher Colleges of Technology, UAE
Dr. AlShamsi received his Ph.D. from Duke University, USA in 1997 and received his Master and Bachelor degree from Boston University. Previously, Dr. AlShamsi was the Managing Director of the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) for seven years, where he established Applied Technology High Schools, Fatima College for Health Sciences, and Abu Dhabi Polytechnic.
Dr. AlShamsi has more than thirty five research publications in world-class scientific journals and international conferences. His latest publications are a series of books published in Arabic titled: The Making of Education. In March 2015 Dr. AlShamsi was appointed Vice Chancellor of the System of Higher Colleges of Technology.
Dr. Edynn Sato, Principal Research Scientist, Pearson's Research & Innovation Network
Dr. Sato works pan-Pearson, focusing her research and innovation efforts on addressing issues affecting the learning and achievement of English language learners and students with disabilities in our U.S. schools as well as internationally. Her expertise and experience includes providing research-supported technical assistance to educators in areas related to the implementation of standards and assessment, as well as accountability and systems of support for diverse learners. Prior to joining Pearson, Dr. Sato worked in various academic, nonprofit, small for-profit, Fortune 500, and Internet-based organizations.
The International Conference on 21st Century Education 2015 (IC21CE 2015) will be held in Dubai on November 13-15, 2015.
