29 September - 1 October 2026
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The Arena, Riyadh | Saudi Arabia.
Debra Reid
Year Group Leader - The British International School of Jeddah
Debra Reid is a Year 6 teacher and teacher leader at the British International School of Jeddah (BISJ), with a strong focus on cognitive development and evidence-informed practice. She is passionate about supporting pupils to become more effective, independent learners and has a particular interest in the role of cognitive training in education.
Debra has been actively exploring the impact of BrainHQ as a tool to strengthen core cognitive skills such as attention, memory, and processing speed, and how these improvements can translate into enhanced classroom performance and learner confidence. Through her work, she has supported both students and colleagues in understanding how brain training can complement high-quality teaching and contribute to whole-school improvement.
As an advocate for professional learning and innovation, Debra is committed to sharing practical strategies that teachers can implement in real classroom contexts. Her session at GESS Riyadh will focus on the benefits of BrainHQ in education, offering insights, evidence, and real examples from her own practice.
Speaker Sessions
EdTech In Action
1526
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Strengthening Minds: Using BrainHQ to Enhance Student Learning
Session Summary:
This session explores how cognitive training can be used to enhance student learning and support classroom performance. Focusing on the use of BrainHQ, the presentation will examine how developing key cognitive skill, such as attention, memory and processing speed can have a direct impact on pupils’ confidence, independence and academic outcomes. Drawing on practical classroom experience at the British International School of Jeddah (BISJ), Debra Reid will share how BrainHQ has been implemented with students and the benefits observed across a range of learners. The session will also consider how cognitive training can complement high-quality teaching and align with whole-school improvement priorities. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of the potential of BrainHQ in education, alongside practical strategies and ideas that can be applied within their own classroom or school setting.
Speakers
Debra Reid
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Year Group Leader - The British International School of Jeddah
Categories
AI and EdTech
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