Rupal Jain

Bio

Rupal is a Learning Designer and believer in the infinite possibility of the human spirit. For the past nine years Rupal has worked as an award-winning educator, curriculum designer, and teacher education specialist, both domestically and abroad. Currently she is completing her Ed.M. in Technology, Innovation, & Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. While completing her program she works as a graduate research assistant with the MIT Media Lab’s Lifelong Kindergarten group in their Family Creative Learning project and a Programs Analyst for TrueSchool Studio. Rupal holds a BS and MA in Education from the University of Connecticut.

I believe the greatest power for educational change rests in the hands of our teachers. It is my life's work to empower educators with the tools and resources they need to design high quality learning environments for their students. I see technology as a great partner in bringing students environments primed for learning. Through the thoughtful use of technology, educators can enable all learners to seek deep questions, collaborate purposefully with one another, and bring their ideas to life. I am honored to have the opportunity to share with and learn from the participants of this year's EdTech Summit Africa as we all work together to uncover the best ways to leverage technology to raise the quality of education for all students.

Workshops

Creative Computing For All: How to Bring Computer Programming into the Classroom Across the Curricula

In our evolving, technology rich world computer programming is a critical language for all. Programming teaches students powerful critical thinking and creative problem skills that will enable them to be the shapers of their futures. In this interactive workshop we will explore the benefits of coding by completing our very own coding projects using the Scratch platform and explore ways educators have brought programming into the classroom across curriculum areas.