Pedagox Teachers Innovation Award: Detailed Plan
Overview
The Pedagox Teachers Innovation Award is a distinguished initiative designed to honor and
reward educators who demonstrate exceptional innovation in nurturing future-ready skills in
the classroom. These competencies include critical thinking, collaboration, creativity, digital
literacy, problem-solving, and adaptability, essential for students navigating a rapidly evolving
global landscape.
Educators are invited to submit projects that incorporate technology, interdisciplinary strategies,
or novel pedagogical approaches aligned with global educational priorities, including UNESCO’s
emphasis on transformative education.
The inaugural edition of the award will be exclusively conducted among 22 Indian schools in
Qatar, serving as a focused pilot initiative. Based on its success and impact, the program will be
expanded across schools in the GCC region (including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia, and the UAE).
The award aims to:
• Recognize and promote innovative teaching practices.
• Inspire a culture of forward-thinking education.
• Conclude with a grand finale on International Teachers’ Day (October 5, 2025), where
top winners will receive a fully sponsored educational tour to Finland—renowned for its
pioneering education system.
Timeline and Process
The following timeline outlines key milestones, incorporating physical outreach, digital tools,
and a rigorous selection process to ensure fairness and transparency.
1. Press Conference and Program Launch (April 20 – April 21, 2025)
• Date: April 20, 2025 - aligned with UN World Innovation Day (on 21st April)
• Objective: Announce the Pedagox Award to the education community and invite
Expressions of Interest (EOI) from schools.
• Activities:
o Press Conference:
▪ Location: Al Manar ball Room, Crown Plaza Hotel, Doha
▪ Attendees: Press Invitees, media, and edtech influencers, etc.
▪ Agenda:
▪ Keynote on the importance of future-ready skills by Sanafir OK,
CEO of School Amazone, Title Sponsor.
▪ Speech on briefing this program by Saif Valanchery, , CEO of
Momentum Media, Medi Partner.
▪ Speech on importance of equipping technology like ai in the
classroom by Mustafa Saidalavi, CEO of Ebita Ai, Tech Partner.
▪ Q&A session for press with organizers representatives.
o Media Outreach:
▪ Publish press releases in major GCC newspapers and education-focused
publications.
▪ Share announcements on X, targeting hashtags like #EdTech,
#TeacherInnovation, and #GCCEducation.
o EOI Opens: Schools can submit EOIs via the website starting April 21, 2025.
3. School Registration & Orientation Programs (April 22 – May 30, 2025)
• Objective: Educate teachers and school leaders about the award, submission process,
and expectations for innovative projects.
• Activities:
o Physical School Visits:
▪ Deploy orientation teams to visit Indian schools across the Qatar,
prioritizing inclusivity.
▪ Each session (60–90 minutes) includes:
▪ Overview of the award and theme (“Future Ready Skills in the
Classroom”).
▪ Examples of innovative projects.
▪ Guidance on submission requirements (project description,
evidence of impact, and alignment with theme).
▪ Q&A with teachers to address concerns.
▪ Provide digital toolkits with templates for project submissions.
o Teacher Support:
▪ Create a dedicated WhatsApp group or forum on the website for teachers
to ask questions and share ideas.
4. Nomination Period (April 20 – May 30, 2025)
• Objective: Collect innovative project submissions from teachers.
• Process:
o Teachers submit projects via the website, including:
▪ Project title and description (500 words max).
▪ Explanation of how the project fosters future-ready skills.
o Submissions are stored securely in a cloud-based platform, accessible to the AI
engine and jury.
5. Initial Shortlisting guided by AI Engine (June 1 – July 10, 2025)
• Objective: Narrow down submissions to the top 30 based on objective criteria.
• Process:
o The AI engine evaluates submissions using a scoring rubric:
▪ Innovation (30%): Novelty of the approach or technology used.
▪ Impact (30%): Demonstrated or potential impact on student learning.
▪ Scalability (20%): Feasibility of replicating the project in other classrooms.
▪ Alignment (20%): Relevance to future-ready skills.
o The AI flags submissions for human review if scores are ambiguous or tied.
o Announce the top 30 on the website and notify teachers via email by June 10,
2025.
6. First-Level Jury Review (Jul 11 – Jul 30, 2025)
• Objective: Shortlist the top 15 submissions through expert evaluation.
• Process:
o A multi-disciplinary jury (5–7 members) reviews the top 30 submissions, focusing
on qualitative aspects like creativity and student engagement.
o Jury members score submissions independently, followed by a virtual meeting to
finalize the top 15.
o Notify the top 15 teachers by Aug 1, 2025, and provide feedback to all
participants to encourage future participation.
7. Grand Finale Event (October 5, 2025)
• Date: October 5, 2025 (International Teachers’ Day).
• Objective: Celebrate teacher innovation and select the top 3 winners.
• Event Details:
o Location: Yet to be decieded
o Format:
▪ Each of the 15 finalists presents a 5-minute pitch to a second jury panel
(distinct from the first jury to ensure impartiality).
▪ Pitches are followed by a 3-minute Q&A session.
o Jury Criteria:
▪ Clarity and passion of the pitch (30%).
▪ Evidence of student impact (30%).
▪ Potential for regional or global adoption (20%).
▪ Alignment with future-ready skills (20%).
o Awards Ceremony:
▪ Announce the top 3 winners and the 3 Principals (or nominated deligates)
of the winning school will receive:
▪ A trophy and certificate.
▪ A fully funded trip to Finland to explore its world-renowned
education system, including school visits and workshops.
▪ All 15 finalists receive recognition certificates and feature on the Pedagox
website.
8. Post-Event Activities (October 6 – December 31, 2025)
• Objective: Sustain momentum and share best practices.
• Activities:
o Finland Trip: Organize the trip for winners and nominated school representatives
in Q4 2025, coordinated with Finland’s education ministry.
o Knowledge Sharing:
▪ Publish a digital report showcasing the top 15 projects, distributed to GCC
schools and shared on X.
▪ Host a webinar series featuring finalists to inspire other teachers.
o Feedback Collection: Survey participants to improve future iterations of the
award.
o 2026 Planning: Begin preparations for the next cycle, incorporating lessons
learned.
