Welcome to NIS!
Workshop Schedule
Tuesday, September 2nd (All NIS Academic Staff) | Shorouk Campus | ||
Group A (Arabic) | Group B (English) | Group C (English) | |
9:30 – 11:00 | Workshop 1 | Welcome & Keynote (English) | Workshop 1 |
11:00 – 12:30 | Welcome & Keynote (Arabic) | Workshop 1 | Workshop 2 |
12:30 – 1:30 | Lunch & Team Building (inside classrooms) | ||
1:30 – 3:00 | Workshop 2 | Workshop 2 | Welcome & Keynote (English) |
Workshop List
ELEOT Env. | Workshop Title & Description |
A- Equitable Learning C- Supportive Learning | Reaching Every Learner: Equity and Differentiation in Action Every classroom is diverse—and every student deserves meaningful access to learning. This interactive workshop brings together the principles of equitable education and the practices of differentiated instruction to help teachers design supportive, inclusive lessons for all learners. Together, we will:
By the end, participants will leave with concrete strategies and classroom-ready tools to plan lessons that are equitable, differentiated, and empowering for every student. |
B- High Expectations | Empowering Minds: Growth, Inquiry, and Ownership in the Classroom How can we help students take true ownership of their learning? This interactive workshop introduces teachers to practical strategies that build independence, responsibility, and resilience in the classroom. Drawing on growth mindset practices, AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) tools, and Harvard Project Zero thinking routines, participants will explore ways to nurture curiosity, self-direction, and deeper learning. Together, we will:
By the end, teachers will leave with a toolkit of research-based, classroom-ready strategies to cultivate student independence and empower learners across grade levels and subjects. |
D- Active Learning | Designing Real-World Learning: Engaging Students Through Project Based Learning How can we move beyond traditional instruction to create learning that sticks? This interactive workshop introduces educators to experiential and project-based learning (PBL) as powerful strategies for student engagement and deeper understanding. Participants will explore how to design, implement, and assess hands-on projects that connect classroom content with real-world challenges and opportunities. Together, we will:
By the end, educators will leave with practical tools and fresh ideas to develop impactful projects, boost student motivation, and transform classrooms into active learning communities. |
E- Progress Monitoring | Improving Learning Through Feedback: Making Assessment Work for Students Assessment should do more than measure learning—it should support it. This interactive workshop equips teachers with strategies to make formative assessment, grading, and feedback more meaningful, fair, and student-centered. Together, we will:
By the end, participants will leave with practical tools and approaches to transform assessment into a powerful driver of student growth and classroom success. |
F- Well Managed Learning | Creating Calm Classrooms: Managing Disruptive Behavior with Care Every classroom faces challenges—but disruptions don’t have to derail learning. This interactive workshop equips educators with practical, research-based strategies for addressing disruptive and disrespectful behavior while maintaining a calm, supportive, and productive learning environment. Together, we will:
By the end, participants will leave with concrete tools and strategies to manage behavioral challenges confidently and create a classroom culture where every student can thrive. |
G- Digital Learning | AI for Teaching and Learning: Making Technology Work for You Artificial Intelligence is becoming a powerful part of education, but for many teachers it can feel either exciting or intimidating. This 90-minute interactive workshop is designed to support all educators—whether tech-savvy or tech-cautious—in understanding and applying AI meaningfully in blended and EdTech-focused classrooms. Together, we will: Clarify what AI is (and isn’t) in education.
By the end, participants will leave with both inspiration and practical strategies to bring AI into their teaching with confidence and responsibility. |