| Date | Time | Sessions | Speakers |
| 15th March 2021 | 3:30 PM – 4:20 PM | Opening Ceremony
Moderator Syed Mizanur Rahman Director Students’ Affairs Daffodil International University
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Chief Guest: Dr. Dipu Moni, M.P.
H.E. Minister of Education People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Special Guest: Mr. Mohibul Hasan Chowdhury, M.P. H.E. Deputy Minister of Education People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Special Guest: Prof. Dr. Md. Sazzad Hossain Hon’ble Member University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh
Presided By: Prof. Dr. S.M. Mahbub Ul Haque Majumder Hon’ble Acting Vice-Chancellor Daffodil International University
Professor Engr. A. K. M. Fazlul Hoque, Ph.D. Hon’ble Registrar Daffodil International University
Convenor: Dr Md Aktaruzzaman Director, Blended Learning Center Daffodil International University |
| 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM | University Teachers Session:
Capitalizing on Online Teaching Best Practices in the New Normal Context
Session Objectives
– Specify the best practices of online teaching
– Explain the impacts of best online teaching practices in learning engagement and outcomes
– Capitalize on the learned practices for improving teaching-learning in face-to-face, online and blended education at the post-Covid era Moderator Professor Dr. Farhana Helal Mehtab Associate Dean, Faculty of Humanities & Social Science Daffodil International University |
Prof Dr Touhid Bhuiyan
Head of CSE Dept, Daffodil International University
Prof Dr Md Abu Raihan Head of Technical & Vocational Education Department Islamic University of Technology (IUT-OIC)
Prof Dr Mesbahuddin Sarker Director, Institute of Information Technology (IIT), Jahangirnagar University
Dr Mohidus Samad Khan Associate Professor, Dept of Chemical Engineering Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology
Prof Mostafa Azad Kamal Dean, School of Business Bangladesh Open University |
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| 5:30 PM – 6:20 PM | Policymakers Discussion-1:
Importance of Teachers’ Training in Digital Education
Session Objectives:
– Outline the importance of teachers’ training in the context of Bangladesh
– Explain the pros and cons of training teachers without leaving the workplace (e.g. online, blended)
– Identify the possible options for introducing formal teaching qualifications for all teachers and trainers in digital education (e.g. MicroMasters, PGD, Masters) Moderator Md. Kabir Hossain Associate Professor, Teachers Training College Attached Officer at Innovate to Aspire (a2i) Programme
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Dr. Prabir Kumar Bhattcharjee
Director, Training Directorate of Secondary & Higher Education, Bangladesh
Md. Ziaul Ahsan Director (Training & Development) Directorate of Madrasah Education, Bangladesh
Md Jahangir Alam Associate Professor, TTTC & Director of Planning and Development Directorate of Technical Education, Bangladesh
Dr Md Aktaruzzaman Director, Blended Learning Center, Daffodil International University & Convenor, Phygital Education Summit 2021 |
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| 7:00 PM – 8:10 PM | International Panel Discussion-1:
Strategies and Practices of Phygital Education at the Post-Covid Era
Session Objectives:
– Specify the prospects of phygital (physical + digital) education after Covid in Bangladesh and the US
– Outline the current practices of online or remote learning (e.g. synchronous or asynchronous)
– Explain the effective strategies for introducing phygital education (knowledge, skills & mindset)
– Formulate online education policy for transnational competition and branding Education Bangladesh Moderator Dr Md Aktaruzzaman Director, Blended Learning Center, Daffodil International University & Convenor, Phygital Education Summit 2021
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Professor Christopher Dede
Professor in Learning Technologies Harvard Graduate School of Education Harvard University, USA
Professor Ahmed Mustafa Purdue University, USA
Prof Mohammad Kaykobad Distinguished Professor at Brac University Former Professor, CSE Dept, BUET
Prof Dr Yusuf Mahbubul Islam Dean of the School of Engineering, Technology and Sciences & Former Vice-Chancellor, DIU
Dr Omar Jah Pro Vice-Chancellor Islamic University of Technology (IUT-OIC) |
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| 8:15 PM – 9:00 PM | Special Session:
Teacher as an Edutainer in the Phygital Settings
– Define teacher as an edutainer
– Explain the changed role of teachers in the phygital (physical + digital) context.
– Find the necessary knowledge, skills & mindset required for teachers’ transformation as an edutainer in today’s digital age Moderator: Ejaj-Ur-Rahaman Deputy Director, Human Resource Development Institute – HRDI Daffodil International University |
Sadman Sadik Author, Educator & Marketer 10 Minutes School & Maisun Little Champ, English Teacher Maisun’s world |
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| 16th March 2021 | 11:00 AM – 11:50 PM | Vice-Chancellors Session:
Implementation Challenges of Phygital Learning at Tertiary level in the Post-Covid Era
Session Objectives:
– Define phygital (physical + digital) learning mechanism for universities in Bangladesh & Australia
– Transform best practices of digital learning (e.g. online) into face-to-face and blended education
– Identify the challenges for implementing phygital learning for universities at the post-Covid era
– Formulate online education policy for transnational competition and branding Education Bangladesh Moderator: Tahsina Yasmin Associate Professor and Associate Head, Dept of English Daffodil International University |
Professor Belinda Tynan
Provost & Deputy VC, Australian Catholic University Former Deputy VC (Education) & Vice-President, RMIT Former Pro Vice-Chancellor, The Open University UK
Professor Dr M. Lutfar Rahman Vice-Chancellor, Daffodil International University
Prof. Dr. Bambang Sektiari Lukiswanto, DEA, DVM Vice Rector of Universitas Airlangga Indonesia
Prof. Dr. Muhammad Fazli Ilahi Vice-Chancellor Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology (AUST)
Professor Md Abdul Mannan PhD Vice Chancellor Hamdard University Bangladesh |
| 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM | Policymakers Discussion-2:
Technical and Pedagogical Competencies for Teachers in Digital Age
Session Objectives:
– Define digital competencies for teachers in today’s digital Bangladesh
– Explain the possible implications of digital competencies in technical & pedagogical aspects
– Identify possible options for introducing formal teaching qualifications in digital education for all such as Master of Teaching in Digital Education with 3-4 four exit points (MicoMasters, PGD, MS) Moderator Md Afzal Hossain Sarwar Policy Specialist (Educational Innovation), a2i |
Prof. Dr. Syed Md. Golam Faruk
Director General, Directorate of Secondary & Higher Education Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Mr. K M Ruhul Amin Director General, Directorate Of Madrasah Education Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Director General, Directorate of Technical Education Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Mr. Mohammad Maksudur Rahman Bhuiyan Director, IMCT, CBHE & ICC (Additional Charge) University Grant Commission (UGC), Bangladesh
Dr Md Aktaruzzaman Director, Blended Learning Center, Daffodil International University & Convenor, Phygital Education Summit 2021 |
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Prayer and Lunch Break |
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| 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM | College Principals Session:
Implementation Challenges of Phygital Learning at Higher Secondary Level in the Post-Covid Era
Session Objectives
– Outline the teachers’ approaches to digital tools & platforms in physical classroom after the Covid
– Explain the training options required for in-service teachers in terms of digital & pedagogical aspects
– Identify the implementation challenges of phygital (physical + digital) at the college level Moderator Syed Mizanur Rahman Director Students’ Affairs Daffodil International University
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IK Selim Ullah Khondaker
Dhaka College Prof Dr Rafiqul Islam Lalmatia Mohila College AFM Rejaul Hasan Alhaj Mokbul Hossain University College Dr. Kakoli Mukhopodhai Sadarpur Govt College K M Hasan Ripon Additional Director Daffodil International College |
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| 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM | Workshop-1: Psychosocial support for student learning in the post-Covid era
Session Objectives
– Find the possible areas of psychosocial support required for students (e.g. their guardians, teachers)
– Indicate the impacts of psychosocial support in student learning engagement and outcomes
– Train teachers and relevant staff for the preparedness of students back into the class (face-to-face / blended) Moderator Ms. Liza Sharmin Associate Professor and Head, Dept of English Daffodil International University
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Professor Marcia Devlin
Renowned & Certified Psychologist Adjunct Professor and Former Senior Deputy Vice- Chancellor and Senior Vice-President, Victoria University, Australia Former Pro Vice-Chancellor, Federation University Australia
Dr. Mahjabeen Haque Professor & Chairperson Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology Faculty of Biological Sciences
Syed Mizanur Rahman Director, Students’ Affairs Daffodil International University
Bilkis Khanam Psychologist Office of the Director of Students’ Affairs Daffodil International University |
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| 4:00 PM – 4:50 PM | Head Teachers Session:
Preparedness of Phygital Education in the Post-Covid Era
Session Objectives
– Explain teachers’ preparedness for physical and digital (phygital) classes at the post-Covid era
– Outline requirements of preparedness for students and workplace to resume classes face-to-face or blended
– Contribute in the formulation of strategic policy for psychosocial support locally and nationally. Moderator Dr. Khadiza Rahman Tanchi Assistant Professor & Associate Head, Dept of BBA Daffodil International University |
Mr. Abdul Kadir Mridha
Head Master, Ekduria High School Monohordi, Narsingdi
Ms. Swopna Pervin Head Master, Moneshwar Govt. Primary School Dhanmondi, Dhaka
Mohammad Abdul Hye Headmaster K M Bashir Govt. Primary School Lalbagh, Dhaka.
Dr Md Mahmudul Hassan Principal, Daffodil International School (DIS)
Md.Rafikul Islam Hat Barobazar Secondary School,Kaliganj,Jhenaidah |
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| 5:00 PM – 5:50 PM | Workshop-2: Digital Learning Tools, Platforms and Training Options at Daffodil International University
Session Objectives
– Acquaint people with digital learning tools and platforms (BLC, SmartEdu, MMS, etc.) used at Daffodil International University (DIU)
– Outline the training options in digital education at DIU
– Impacts of DIU tools, techniques and platforms to improve learning and teaching experiences Moderator Md Asif Iqbal Senior Lecturer, Dept of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Daffodil International University |
Chief Guest: Professor Fayiz Aldhafeeri
Educational Technology, Training & Development Kuwait University, Kuwait
Special Guest: Yuni Sari Amalia, S.S., M.A., Ph.D Deputy Director, Directorate of Academic Affairs at Universitas Airlangga, Indonesia
Dr. Md. Nadir Bin Ali Additional Registrar & Joint Director (IT), DIU
Khondker Md Shah -Al-Mamun Deputy Director, DIU
Mr Shakil Ahmed Lecturer, Dept of Real Estate, DIU
Mr Fuad Hossain Head of Development Studies, DIU |
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| 6:00 PM – 6:50 PM | Experience Sharing Session:
(University Students)
Online Teaching and Learning during Covid-19 and What Next
Session Objectives:
– Specify the prospects of online teaching best practices from the student perspectives
– Outline the challenges faced by the students while attending online classes during the Covid pandemic
– Share the expectations regarding the type of education in the new normal context at the post-Covid era
– Integrate physical and digital education to provide better learning experiences to the students Moderator: Mohammad Shibli Shahriar Associate Professor Dept of Business Administration Daffodil International University
& Ejaj-Ur-Rahaman Deputy Director, Human Resource Development Institute – HRDI Daffodil International University
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Khadija Nejd
Dept of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE) Islamic University of Technology (IUT-OIC) Country: Morocco
Hassan Isyaku Haruna Dept of Technical and Vocational Education (TVE) Islamic University of Technology (IUT-OIC) Country: Nigeria
Sajal Das Institute: Daffodil International University Department: Dept. of CSE
Dewan Babri Bristy Institute: Daffodil International University Department: Dept. of Real Estate
Shahiduzzaman Khan Shahi Institute: Daffodil International University Department: Dept. of Real Estate
Umma Taspiya Jahan Institute: University of Chittagong Department: Human Resource Management
Sikandar Ali Usman Institute: Brac University Department: School of Law |
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| 7:00 PM – 7:50 PM | Certificate and Award Giving Ceremony
Moderator: Tahsina Yasmin Associate Professor and Associate Head, Dept of English Daffodil International University |
Chief Guest: Mr. Zunaid Ahmed Palak, M.P.
H.E. State Minister for ICT, People’s Republic of Bangladesh
Special Guest: H. E. Jeremy Bruer High Commissioner of Australia, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Special Guest: Mr. N M Zeaul Alam, Secretary PAA Hon’ble Senior Secretary, ICT Ministry
Guest of Honor: Dr Md Abdul Mannan Additional Secretary and Project Director, a2i Guest of Honor: Walton Group (Sponsor) Presided By: Prof. Dr. S.M. Mahbub Ul Haque Majumder Hon’ble Acting Vice-Chancellor Daffodil International University
Convenor: Dr Md Aktaruzzaman Director, Blended Learning Center Daffodil International University |
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| 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Closing Session
International Panel Discussion-2:
Reimagining the Post-Covid Education: Our Challenges and Opportunities
Session Objectives:
– Transforming physical to phygital (physical + digital) education at the post-Covid era
– Identify challenges of education in the days ahead
– Identify opportunities relating to digital education during and after pandemic
– Formulate online education policy for transnational competition and branding Education Bangladesh Moderator Dr Md Aktaruzzaman Director, Blended Learning Center, Daffodil International University & Convenor, Phygital Education Summit 2021 |
Dr Md Sabur Khan
Honorable Chairman, Board of Trustees Daffodil International University
Sir John Daniel, Order of Canada & Knight at the UK Former Vice-Chancellor, The Open University of UK Former Vice Rector (Academic), Concordia University, Canada Former President, Commonwealth of Learning (COL)
Professor Rory McGreal Director, Technology Enhanced Knowledge Research Institute (TEKRI) and Professor, Centre for Distance Education Athabasca University, Alberta, Canada UNESCO-ICDE Chair in OERs
Professor Mark Brown Director, National Institute for Digital Learning (NIDL) Dublin City University, Ireland
Professor Badrul Huda Khan Founding Director, EdTech Grad Cohort Program Former Professor, George Washington University, USA |
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