Facilitators

Mohamed Khalifa

  • AP Computer Science Teacher,
  • Emirates National Schools - RAK

Mohamed Khalifa is an innovative EdTech leader, Computer Science educator, and STEM Certified Master Trainer with 13 years of international teaching experience across American, British, and International Baccalaureate curricula. In alignment with the Common Core Boot Camp’s dual-strand mission, Mohamed specializes in integrating artificial intelligence, robotics, and project-based learning to enhance student outcomes and strengthen institutional standards. He is currently pursuing a Master of Education and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), maintaining a GPA of 3.81. As a finalist for multiple awards, including GESS and STEM MENA, and a recognized conference presenter on AI prompt engineering, Mohamed is passionate about empowering educators with practical, classroom-focused expertise. He draws on digital transformation, comprehensive STEAM frameworks, and inclusive, inquiry-based approaches to help build agile, future-ready school communities. Through high-impact professional development, Mohamed equips teachers and educational leaders with the modern competencies needed to confidently navigate digital environments and support sustainable school improvement.

Session Details

Educators Strand

  • Workshop: Innovate with STEAM: Water Rocket Lab
  • Stream: STEM / STEAM Learning
  • Date & Time: 26 SEPT

Synopsis- Join this dynamic, hands-on workshop to discover how to bring STEAM learning to life through water rocket engineering. Designed for educators seeking actionable, project-based learning strategies, this session explores the physics of flight, aerodynamic design, and mathematical modeling. Participants will collaborate to design, build, and launch their own water rockets, experiencing the inquiry-based problem-solving process firsthand. Led by a STEM Certified Master Trainer, you will leave with a comprehensive, ready-to-implement framework that integrates science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, empowering you to spark curiosity and build future-ready innovators in your classroom.