A community for educators across the UAE
#Collab U A E connects visionary educators across the United Arab Emirates, fostering a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning. Dive into a world of collaboration, innovation, and inspiration.
01 Why we connect
People first. Practice shared.
We are a community of educators who harness the transformative power of social media to build dynamic Personal Learning Networks (PLNs). Collaboration is the foundation of success in all facets. #Collab U A E is a groundbreaking community initiative that unites teachers across the UAE.
Our mission is to foster a vibrant platform where educators can discover the impact of online collaborations, sharing best practices, resources, and opportunities for professional development, all complemented by free CPD.
New to the UAE? It’s a welcoming first step toward finding peers, ideas and a professional community.
Join the conversation on XEngage, Inspire, Innovate. Attend transformative events that redefine educational boundaries and explore future-ready strategies to elevate your teaching impact. #CollabUAE is your gateway to pioneering ideas and cutting-edge resources.
Discover and Grow. Connect with leading educators and thought leaders who are reshaping the landscape of education in the UAE. Our network is your network, filled with passionate professionals eager to share their insights and discoveries.
Get Inspired. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates, essential insights, and trailblazing trends directly to your inbox. Stay connected, stay informed, and lead the way in educational excellence.
Transform, Educate, Empower. Join us now and be part of a movement that celebrates powerful teaching and impactful learning. Because at #Collab U A E, we believe that together, we can achieve extraordinary things.
02 Meet, share, take something back
TeachMeets across the Emirates
Our events deliver exceptional, complimentary CPD for all educators. Through TeachMeets, teachers exchange effective strategies, showcase impactful apps, and share resources that enhance teaching and learning. Featuring a diverse lineup of speakers and keynote presentations, these gatherings offer a prime opportunity for networking with peers who are equally passionate about education.
Register to attendFrom the event archive
Our first #Collab U A E event of the Academic year 25/26 W e aimed to re ignite the Teachmeet / Spark events that used to happen across the UAE. When teachers share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers and Keynote speakers, this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals.
Opening Keynote Thomas Blakemore Director Teach Travel Triumph Ltd.
Phil Anderson Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham Dubai in the School of Education. Organiser of the Action Research Network, a community of over 500 teachers taking part in research-informed-practice in the United Arab Emirates. Neelam Bhatti Head of whole school Inclusion. Al Salam Community School. Title of session: Building a Culture of Inquiry: Action Research in Everyday School Practice.
Phil Long Head of Primary STREAM, AI and Innovation Arcadia British School Sam / TeachRex Owner / Former Teacher Dinosaur Handler Teach Rex is a multi-award-winning educational business founded by Primary School teachers, blending storytelling, puppetry, and creative props to inspire children’s learning. Designed to align with the national curriculum, it combines creativity and structure to make lessons fun, engaging, and effective.
Our first ev er #Collab U A E event was always going to a special one, hosted by Dubai Cares at EXPO 2020, we aimed to re ignite the Teachmeet / Spark events that used to happen across the UAE. When teachers share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers and Keynote speakers, this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals.
From the original event page
Our second #Collab U A E event will be hosted by GEMS Wellington Al Khail. A imed at giv ing teachers the platform to share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals.
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Our forth #Collab U A E event will be hosted by Kent College Dubai, and coincide with the Grammarsaurus on Tour event held at Kent College on the same day. Aimed at giving teachers the platform to share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals. Tickets available here
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Our fifth #Collab U A E event will be hosted by GESS , and coincide with G ESS Dubai event taking place on the 15th -17th November . Aimed at giving teachers the platform to share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals.
Keynote presentation by Abdul Chohan Vice President of Learning, Showbie Inc
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Our fourth #Collab U A E event will be hosted by Horizon English School. Aimed at giving teachers the platform to share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals.
From the original event page
Our sixth #Collab U A E event will be hosted by RGS Guil d ford Dubai . Aimed at giving teachers the platform to share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals. Tickets are here
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Our eighth #Collab U A E event will be hosted by Arcadia . Aimed at giving teachers the platform to share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals.
From the original event page
Our next #Collab U A E event will be hosted by the University of Birmingham . Aimed at giving new teachers the platform to share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals.
Our seconf #Collab U A E event at GESS, and coincide with GESS Dubai event taking place on the 30 th Oc tober - 1st November. Aimed at giving teachers the platform to share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals.
From the original event page
Our second #Collab U A E event of 2023/24 will be hosted by Nord Anglia International School . Aimed at giving teachers the platform to share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals. Tickets are here
Niall Statham Head of Digital Strategy and Innovation Hartland International School Nelepa Ullah Star International School, Mirdif Phonics Leader and Year 1 Class Teache r
Gurbinder Mander Head of Computer Science at Nord Anglia Dubai Bobby Johal Head of Primary Computing and Year 6 Teacher at Nord Anglia Dubai.
Alf Collett Primary Teacher Nord Anglia International School Dubai Zahra Amin Shelke Head of Innovation and Digital Learning Arcadia Global School, Al Furjan
From the original event page
Opening Keynote by Dan Fitzpatrick The AI Educator
Our first #Collab U A E event of 2024 , we aimed to re ignite the Teachmeet / Spark events that used to happen across the UAE. When teachers share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers and Keynote speakers, this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals.
Our third #Collab U A E event at GESS, and coincide with GESS Dubai event taking place on the 12th November - 14th November. Aimed at giving teachers the platform to share good practice, something that has worked in their classroom, an app or a resource that has had an impact on teaching and learning. With a range of speakers this is an excellent opportunity to network with fellow like-minded professionals.
Tai Paschall Digital Education & AI Specialist Topic: When AI goes to school Mark Anderson ICT Evangelist Topic: Beyond the Hype: AI in Education
George Stokes Primary Deputy Head Arbor School Topic: Leading a Human-Centred Curriculum Bodruz Jamir Head Of Year Dubai British School Emirates Hills Topic:
John Short Ring Head of Senior Shcool Kent College Dubai Fran Ring Vice Principal Jumeriah College
Rachel Wilding Director of Edsidera
From the original event page
Dates are shown as they appear in the published archive; most entries do not include a year.
03 Keep the learning moving
Ideas are better when they’re shared
#Collab U A E provides the ability for teachers to share resources with everyone in our PLN. Collaboration is the key to success and we will help support and connect teachers to help you achieve this success. If you have a resource to share, click the button below or browse the shared resources folder.
Share a resourceA community-curated starting point
Really useful interactive lists (all four of them) of educators to follow, created by @MrAndiPrice. Browse the original posts or open the four PDF editions from the site archive.
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These are the shared resources in the original CollabUAE folder.
Open the shared folderListening shelf
Education podcasts are an excellent way to support your ongoing professional CPD.
Jon Tait’s podcast recommendations PDF
The International Classroom podcast (by Alex Gray), where we're breaking down borders and building bridges between educators from all corners of the globe. This vibrant podcast is your gateway to a world of diverse teaching methods, innovative educational ideas, and unique classroom experiences shared by educators worldwide. 🌐
In every episode, we delve deep into the heart of education, exploring a multitude of topics that are as varied as the schools and cultures they originate from. So, join us on this extraordinary journey. Subscribe to The International Classroom and be a part of the conversation.
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Evidence into Action is a podcast from the Education Endowment Foundation (EEF).
This podcast welcomes experts in the field of education — fantastic researchers with important things to say, alongside a wealth of brilliant teachers and school leaders.
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Naylor's natter...just talking to teachers.
Naylor's Natter is the brainchild of Phil Naylor, created initially to share musings on evidence, research and CPD.
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A podcast for teachers, students, and parents about evidence-based practice and learning.
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From page to practice, applying educational reading in the classroom. #PagePracticePodcast
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The Teach Middle East Podcast connects, develops, and empowers educators. It provides educators in the Middle East and beyond a platform on which to share their stories, current research-based practices and proven classroom strategies.
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Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, the podcast that gives you a peek inside the minds of some truly inspirational primary teachers. Whether you’re new to the profession or a school leader with tons of experience this podcast is a must listen. For references, links and extended cut video episodes head over to www.thinkingdeeply.info.
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An uplifting and informative podcast for teachers, support staff and school leaders from two Deputy Heads, Steve & Russell (@DynamicDeps). Don’t Shoot the Deputies covers a wide range of topics and includes regular guest episodes. Guaranteed to lift your mood and bring you some much-needed calm.
Listen on Apple Podcasts04 CollabUAE in the media
Occasionally #Collab U A E is shared within the media. This archive brings together those opportunities to discuss #Collab U A E with a wider audience.
11 April 2022 · audio interview
On 11 April 2022, Andi and Tom spoke with Rebekah about all things #CollabUAE. Listen to the original recording.
GESS Talks · video
GESS Talks @ GESS Dubai 2022: Andi Price & Tom Sale.
05 Stay close to what’s next
Get community updates, event news and useful ideas for your professional learning network.
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