With the rise of distance learning solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic, this webinar will examine how education has changed as schools and institutions of higher education around the world had to shut down affecting 1.8 billion students across 186 countries. With the sudden shift away from the classroom and lecture halls, teaching is taking place on digital platforms. The discussion will examine the impact of COVID-19 on higher education and the role of the edtech industry in addressing barriers to learning.
Panelists:
Mounira Jamjoom Chief Executive Officer, Aanaab
Fadi Ghandour Executive Chairman, Wamda and Founder, Aramex
Safwan M. Masri Professor and EVP for Global Centers and Global Development, Columbia University
in conversation with
Triska Hamid Editorial Director, Wamda