Mobility Trends in Education
06 March 2013On March 6, 2013, BAU Tripoli Campus hosted a keynote in collaboration with Arab Business Machine ( APPLE authorized distributor in the Middle East ) on “ Mobility Trends in Education “, Presented by Mr. Imad Sinno - Business Development Manager for APPLE in the Middle East.
The event was attended by Prof. Dr. Khaled H. Baghdadi, Vice President of BAU for Tripoli Campus Affairs, - Faculty Directors, - Dr. Ahmad Sanjakdar, - Administrative Director, - Campus Coordinator, Mr. Ahmad Sangari, as well as the academic staff of BAU and a host of interested students from all faculties in the Campus.
The aim of the presentation was to focus on how today’s leading technology can help institutions to go forward from Theory to practice.
Sinno discussed the mobility trends in education and the changing landscape of mobile applications and its effect on teaching and learning in all disciplines. he clarified about the changing role of the learning environment in the 21st century in light of mobility trends and changing students expectations.
Finally a modified TCPK ( Technology, Content, Pedagogy and Knowledge ) model developed by Kohler and Michra was described in light of new technology trends.