REX showcases latest learning solutions
EduTECH Philippines is a gathering of the tech sector’s leading solutions providers whose works are geared toward advancing the field of education through innovative applications of technology. Its most recent edition was held at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City. In the recently concluded conference, REX Book Store once again proved that it is ahead of the curve when it comes to progressive and holistic learning solutions designed for 21st-century learning.
With over 5,500 attendees, the conference, with the theme “21st Century Quality Education for all in the Philippines,” was a resounding success for participants and exhibitors alike. Benigno Beltran, SVD of Sandiwaan Center for Learning, initiated the conference with his presentation, “Design thinking in education.” Mike Gilmour of GEMS World Academy in Singapore inspired the audience with his experience in and thoughts on “Leadership-Influencing organizational excellence through 21stcentury skills.”
William Sanchez, representing Saxion University of Applied Sciences in the Netherlands, gave insights with his talk on “Get ready for a smart world: The connected teacher & 21st century learning.” The tech innovations showcased at the conference were oriented toward helping shape the future of learning, and REX’s exhibition featured its latest learning solutions designed for the “whole child.”
The REX booth featured Quidbots, electronic building blocks that are modular, magnetic, color-coded, and reusable. The building kit inspires students to innovate, invent and create solutions based on a program aligned with K-12. With the kit, students can learn how to make simple machines and applications like alarm systems, switches and simple tools.
The booth also featured Schoology, a learning management system that serves as a platform for connecting students, parents and educators all in a single, cohesive and easy-to-use digital learning environment. Another learning solution featured was TestPro, a digital exam builder tool that helps educators create their own customized exams for basic-education students.
A new coding program was also introduced, with curious students and participants spiritedly asking questions about Scottie Go, a tile-based learning app that helps young learners become familiar with the basic concepts of programming and acquire skills as they navigate through a space-travel-themed adventure game.
The idea behind REX’s booth this year was how technology has helped transform the field of education into something more oriented toward how young learners must be able to creatively solve and adapt to problems and innovate with their own solutions.