Today was our final day at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) for the World Innovation Summit for Education (WISE). This morning we had an additional half hour to get ready (or sleep in) before heading over to QNCC for the start of the summit. There was a delicious cereal, egg, hummus, local cheeses, and curry spread for breakfast. We made the most of those 30 extra minutes!
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| The cereal spread! |
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| The cheese and hummus section (Mr. Mock's favorite)! |
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| Mr. Schmid's breakfast! Cheese, Hummus, Curry, and Dim Sum! |
Our shuttle from the hotel to QNCC dropped us off with plenty of time to enjoy a cup of coffee and mingle with other delegates. After coffee and a quick snack in the cafe, we had the chance to listen to a panel of education experts and United Nations Representatives discuss the issue around Education in Conflict Zones. A key topic discussed was the importance of educating children and young adults to help change societies for the better, even at times of war or displacement.
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| A few of QNCC from above the cafe. |
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| A view from our seats in the QNCC Theater for the Opening Panel |
After the opening panel and short break, we spent the next block of time continuing our work of designing schools of the future. This time, we were split up and worked with two smaller groups. It was a great opportunity for us to meet several new delegates and learn from them. Both of our groups focused on developing and fostering curiosity in future schools.
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| Mr. Mock working with his group of delegates! |
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| Mr. Schmid working with his group of delegates! |
When this intense brainstorming and prototyping brainstorm came to an end, we spent part of the afternoon enjoying lunch and catching up with our professor, Dr. Moehle, from Southern New Hampshire University. Mr. Mock thoroughly enjoyed the dessert table.
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| Mr. Mock and his seven different kinds of desserts! |
In the second round of workshops, we had the chance to listen to a panel of global experts on fostering innovation in education. They took the time to answer questions from the audience and explain their visions on innovation. One of the members of the WISE Research Team was part of the panel! The summit ended with a speech from the 2015 WISE Prize winner, Dr. Sakena Yacoobi, for her inspirational and courageous work around education in Afghanistan. We were lucky to hear the story and vision of such a tremendous leader in education.
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| Dr. Sakena Yacoobi receiving the 2015 WISE Prize from Her Highness Sheikha bint Nasser and First Lady Michelle Obama |
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