As a key sponsor of the Gulf Educational Supplies and Solutions conference and exhibition, being held in Dubai from May 3rd till May 5th, Etisalat is showcasing advanced ICT solutions developed for the education sector.

Etisalat has been at the forefront of introducing latest solutions such as m-education to the UAE and implementing progressive projects such as the Connected Schools vision of Abu Dhabi Educational Council (ADEC). The Connected Schools project will connect over 300 schools in the emirate of Abu Dhabi through a robust backend infrastructure enhancing the quality of education through use of technology and best practice sharing.

“At Etisalat we believe that ICT can be harnessed for sociological and economic development of the country and Etisalat is proud to lead the education sector through innovative solutions and applications. The 21st century has created both challenges and opportunities for schools and educators. Not only have the opportunities to benefit from technology increased, but the benchmark for an acceptable level of education has also been raised. I invite all members of the education sector to take full advantage and use our modern technological services to help them achieve a knowledgeable and prosperous future,” Commented Abdulla Hashim, Senior Vice President, Business Solutions at Etisalat.

The ADEC initiative will transform the learning environment across schools in Abu Dhabi so that both faculty and students alike can utilise technology to enhance the entire learning experience The new digital environment which is taking shape through Etisalat will enable students and faculty to be connected anytime, anywhere across their school premises to make learning more accessible and meaningful through innovative learning applications.

Etisalat is also showcasing the Blackboard Mobile Learn solution - the m-education solution that will enable students and teachers to gain instant access to their courses and content on their handheld devices. Powered by Etisalat’s 3.5 G network that covers over 99% of the populated areas in the UAE, the m-education solution will be compatible with Android™ and BlackBerry® phones and iPhone OS-powered devices including iPad .

“Our association with Blackboard Inc. will empower students to leverage the untapped potential of mobile education. Mobile Learning is significant not only for students, who can now attend lectures irrespective of where they are, at their convenience, but it also empowers teachers and faculty to engage many more students by increasing their reach and interaction, two very essential elements of education. The application will provide students and academic staff with enhanced mobility and flexibility and will enable students and teachers to gain instant access to their courses and content on their handheld devices,” added Mr. Hashim.

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