Workshop

Are you a UAE-based educator excited about ICT, networking, cyber defense and programming? If so, Bon Education invites you to apply for the Winter 2014 Cyber Quest Training and Facilitation opportunities in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ajman and Fujeirah. Applications for Educators and Camp Directors are open until Monday, December 1, 2014.

Program Details... Selected Educators will receive training on the use of Raspberry Pi to teach skills such as programming in Linux, networking and more. They will also learn pedagogical skills for promoting hands-on ICT inquiry, teamwork and leadership skills in the classroom. Applications are also invited for Camp Directors. In addition to receiving training, directors will be given a leadership role and tasked with overseeing the running of each camp location from a logistical, tactical and pedagogical standpoint. Participants who successfully complete the training will help facilitate or direct a two-week cyber camp (Cyber Quest) for middle and high school students in one of five locations (Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ajman or Fujeirah). Participants will receive a certificate of participation and to cover expenses associated with participating in the program a stipend of 7500 AED will be provided Teacher Training dates and times:  Dec 21, 22, 23, 2014 : 09:00 - 15:30 (Location: Dubai) Dec 24, 2014 : 09 - 13:00 (Location: Dubai) Cyber Quest Program:  Dec 27-31 2014 (Locations: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Ajman or Fujeirah) Applications due December 1 To apply, please send the following 4 things to fatmah@boneducation.com: 1) Your CV 2) Answers to these questions:  * Why would you like to participate in this opportunity? * What do you hope to learn? * What experience do you have using technology in the classroom? * What programming experience do you have? * Which location(s) do you prefer to teach in? (Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, Dubai, Ajman, or Fujeirah?) * Are you available for all Teacher Training and Program dates? Note: Teacher Training for all participants in all camp locations will be in Dubai 3) Two references (Name, Title, Email address only. No letters required.) 4) If you are applying for a Director position, please detail any relevant leadership experience. Application deadline: Monday, December 1, 2014 with preference given to early applications. Select applicants will be invited for interviews in Dubai on December 7 and 8. Please only apply if you can make ALL dates above. Teachers from public and private schools and universities in the UAE are welcome to apply.