10 – 12 November 2026
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Dubai World Trade Centre Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 & 3
John Blake
Director of School Learning - Eastern College Australia
John Blake has 21+ years of teaching experience teaching Education, Hospitality, Sustainability, and English as an Additional Language.
As a professional storyteller, teacher, and learning content designer, with content used in more than a dozen countries, John is passionate about the opportunity to inspire teachers and industry trainers to excel and encourage learners.
Having worked for schools, Vocational education providers, industry clients, and universities across 20 countries, John enjoys bringing theory alive through creative delivery approaches and contextualised assessments to support, engage and enable learners of all ages, and from all walks of life.
Speaker Sessions
Sustainability & Wellbeing
1610
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We Work World: Balancing PEOPLE, PLANET & PROSPERITY for our future in Education
Session Summary:
The aim for best practice in Sustainability skills is replicable within education settings to integrate knowledge and strategies to create future-minded educators and students to use learned skills in for a life of practical leadership, personal ethos, and employment support in the focus of improved sustainability practices. Promoting researched practices, existing websites, data and activities, this presentation will encourage alignment of global highlights with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that support both ‘People and Planet’ (United Nations, 2015) through socialising achievable practices to impact industry and personal lives.
“Sustainability is not just a trend; it’s a vital consideration for any business” (Sustainable Australia Fund, 2023). This presentation will introduce UNESCO's Education for Sustainable Development which exists to empower students with the knowledge, skills, values, attitudes and behaviours to develop quality habits to support the environment, economy, and their society. Coupled with the integration of The UN’s flagship campaign ActNow, designed to inspire action for the Sustainable Development Goals, educators can hear first hand experiences and replicable school-ready ideas to return to schools and make a difference.
Speakers:
John Blake
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Director of School Learning - Eastern College Australia
This session offers the opportunity to enhance teaching skills with up-to-date, engaging and interactive concepts, suitable for educational leaders, instructional designers, or teaching practitioner
The focus is on delivering practical and hands-on classes using active learning techniques, website resources, Gen AI tips, and learning strategies to support engagement. Participants will explore innovative ways to create exciting and creative learning environments to promote active participation and learner-centeredness.
Speakers:
John Blake
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Director of School Learning - Eastern College Australia
Categories:
AI and EdTech
Leadership and Professional Development
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