About the Conference
Durbeen is pleased to announce the Online Research Expo! 2024: Showcasing Innovation in Education – an exceptional opportunity for emerging researchers to share their work with the wider academic community. The conference will take place online from 2:30 pm to 6.00 pm on 15th and 16th February 2024.
The event aims to bring together researchers, students, and early career professionals in the field of education and related disciplines, from around the globe to share their knowledge and insights on the latest innovations and emerging issues in education.
The innovative online format of the conference will promote interaction among presenters and participants by allowing discussion time in break-out rooms after each oral and digital poster presentation.
This two-day conference shall comprise a range of sessions on the following themes:
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- – Embracing Artificial Intelligence in Classroom
- – E-Governance in Education
- – Integrating Advanced Technologies into Teacher Education
- – Creative Pedagogies
- – Digital Literacy and 21st Century Skills
- – STEM Education and Hands-on Learning
- – New Trends in Testing and Assessment
- – Lifelong Learning and Professional Development
- – Vocational and Special Education
- – Building Institutions and Leadership Abilities
- – Edupreneurship
- – Gender equality and inclusion in education
- – Language and Learning in the 21st century
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Key dates and deadlines for the conference are:
Conference Dates and Time: February 15 and 16, 2024 (2:30 to 6.00 pm)
Proposal Submission Deadline: January 20, 2024
Acceptance of proposals: January 25, 2024
Accepted presenters’ payment deadline: January 31, 2024
The conference e-book, including the program and abstracts of all the presentations, will be published three days before the event.
Welcome Note
A message from Salma Ahmed Alam, the CEO of Durbeen
Durbeen is proud to host its first online conference titled, “Research Expo! 2024: Showcasing Innovation in Education.” Seven years ago, Durbeen was founded with the vision to transform teaching into a top-choice profession in Pakistan and to staff all government schools with a top-quality teaching workforce. With this goal in mind, Durbeen took over the management of the Government Elementary College of Education, Hussainabad in Karachi in 2019 and, over the past 5 years, we have transformed this into one of the leading teacher education institutions of Pakistan.
Research in education provides a systematic and evidence-based approach to understanding the dynamics of learning, effective teaching methods, and the multifaceted factors influencing educational environments. By engaging in research, educators gain valuable insights into the diverse needs of students, allowing for the development of tailored instructional strategies that cater to various learning styles and abilities. Moreover, the dissemination and application of research findings contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching methods and the evolution of educational policies.
Through this Research Expo, Durbeen is providing an online platform for researchers, students, and early career professionals in the field of education to share their research with the wider academic community. The theme of the conference “Showcasing Innovation in Education” will allow attendees to learn about recent innovations and best practices from a wide range of domains within the field. We hope that this opportunity will foster a research orientation amongst our educators and encourage our young professionals to engage in and produce high quality research.
I wish this conference success and hope that all participants walk away with actionable ideas to improve their respective institutions by the close of the expo.
Salma A. Alam
CEO
Durbeen
Keynote Speaker
Professor Richard Smith
Professor of ELT & Applied Linguistics, Department of Applied Linguistics, University of Warwick.
Richard Smith is Professor of ELT and Applied Linguistics at the University of Warwick, where he has taught on the MA TESOL programme and supervised PhD students for the last 25 years. He has professional and research interests in the areas of history of language teaching and applied linguistics, and ELT teacher development and research capacity-building, with a particular focus on teacher-research and the needs of teachers in ‘difficult circumstances.’ Further information and publications:
Professor Sajid Ali
Professor & Director Research Aga Khan University, Institute for Educational Development
Professor Sajid Ali is Professor and Director Research and Publications at the Aga Khan University’s Institute for Educational Development, Pakistan. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy Studies from University of Edinburgh, an MEd in Leadership and Policy from Monash University, and a Masters in Sociology from the University of Karachi. Dr Ali is the recipient of various awards including: A.R. Kiyani Gold Medal – 1997, Australian Development Award – 2003, Commonwealth Youth Leadership Award – 2003, Edinburgh Research Award – 2006, South Asian Visiting Fellowship at Oxford – 2011 and Australian Alumni Excellence Award – 2014. Dr. Ali has taught at Hamdard University, Karachi University and the University of Edinburgh. He is the General Secretary of Pakistan Association for Research in Education (PARE). His research interests include globalization and education policy, new forms of educational governance, policy networks, education reforms, privatization of education and role of knowledge resources in shaping policy. Dr Sajid is a key member of various policy forums at national and provincial levels; he has contributed to the formation of various government policies, such as: National Education Policy 2009; Teacher Licensing Policy 2023; Sindh Education Sector Plan; Public Private Partnership Act, Non-Formal Education Policy of Sindh 2018 etc.
Call For Proposals
How to Participate:
As Presenter:
- Submit Your Proposal: Share a brief summary of your research by 20 January 2024 using the link: https://forms.office.com/r/3hMTSJ9D9F.
- Create a Digital Poster: Design an engaging digital poster to showcase your research using CANVA or PADLET.
- Engage with the Audience: Answer questions and engage in meaningful conversations with attendees.
As Participant/attendee:
- Participate in Virtual Sessions: Join interactive sessions where you can discuss your work with peers and experts.
Conference Registration
- Register for Durbeen’s Research Expo 2024 and become a part of an exciting academic community using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/XKFdZMGdhM
- Registration fee for presenters is Rs 1000/- (Rupees one thousand) and conference participants is Rs 500/- (Rupees five hundred) only.
- This includes entry to all sessions and an e-certificate.
- Payment can be made via Online transfer or Easy Paisa to the account:
Account Title: Durbeen
Account No: 0025208000120001
BANK: HABIB BANK LIMITED.
Don’t miss this opportunity to make your mark in the world of education research.
Join us at Durbeen Online Research Expo! 2024 and be part of a vibrant community of innovators, educators, and researchers.
Conference Format
- The Durbeen Online Research Expo is an exceptional opportunity for emerging researchers, early career professionals and students to present their groundbreaking work through a brief oral presentation using a digital poster, with an opportunity for a more detailed follow-up discussion with conference participants.
- All presenters must present online at the conference through the conference zoom link.
- Conference presenters will be asked for feedback on all sessions at the Research Expo in order to continue to monitor the range, quality and content of presentations to receive their e-certificate.
Accepted presentations will be grouped by the conference organizing committee into 50-minute sessions of 4-5 individual presentations. The 50-minute sessions are structured as follows:
- Presentations [25 minutes total]: 4-5 presentations will be grouped under one theme for a 25-minute session. The presenters will give a brief introduction to their research for 3–4 minutes each referring to their digital posters using Canva or Padlet. The link to these posters will be shared with all conference participants.
- Q&A in breakout rooms [15 minutes total]: Each presenter will make themselves available in their designated breakout rooms so that they may interact with the participants regarding their research. Participants will be given a choice of breakout rooms to go to.
- Wrap-up, all together again [10 minutes]. Finally, the chair of the session, having closed the break-out rooms, will invite presenters and (if time) other participants to share what they have learnt from the break-out room interaction.
Submitting a Proposal
In order to submit a proposal for Durbeen Online Research Expo! 2024 you must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Proposals must be submitted online via Durbeen Call for Proposal link (https://forms.office.com/r/3hMTSJ9D9F).
- Proposals submitted via email or on behalf of someone else will not be entertained.
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- Students and early career professionals (up to 5 years) are particularly encouraged to submit their proposals.
- Presenters may submit ONE proposal only either as a main or joint speaker.
Guidelines for Presenters
- Before the presentation, you must ensure a stable internet connection, compatible browsers, and necessary software. Also test your camera, microphone, and screen sharing functionality in advance.
- Respect the allotted timeframe for your presentation and ensure there isn’t any background noise or disturbances. During the segments where you are not speaking or interacting directly, muting the mic can help minimize distractions and maintain focus on the content being presented.
- After your presentation, stay available for follow-up questions and discussions in the breakout rooms followed by wrap-up session.
Guidelines for Poster Presentation
A poster is a visual presentation which contains an outline illustrating or summarizing a project, an area of research or a set of ideas. It can be developed on CANVA or PADLET. Please email your poster to [email protected] before 31 January 2024.
Other terms and conditions
- If you are unable to deliver your presentation, you must inform the Conference organizers ([email protected]) in writing at least three days before the start of the conference. Your presentation could be scheduled on any of the two conference days.
- You must ensure that you have permission to use any materials that you plan to show in your presentation and that there is nothing in your presentation that may contravene copyright laws.
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