A great honour for the Savremena Educational System: Primary School Savremena has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Innovation in Education Award!
Amid strong competition on the global stage of educational innovation, Primary School Savremena has won the Global Smart Education Prize 2024 for the most innovative approach to education!
This remarkable recognition celebrates our dedication to integrating advanced technologies into the educational process.
Primary School Savremena received the Practice Innovation Prize for its project “Pepper in the Classroom: Enhancing Education through Robotics and AI”, recognised by a global panel of experts as a pioneering initiative in implementing robotics and artificial intelligence in teaching. This project enables children aged 7 to 11 to enhance their education through interactive lessons, emotion recognition, and personalised feedback while developing metacognitive skills.
About the Global Smart Education Conference
The Global Smart Education Conference is a leading event that brings together innovative educational institutions, researchers, and technology experts from around the world. It is organised by Beijing Normal University (BNU), a prestigious university in Beijing specialising in educational and pedagogical sciences. Founded in 1902, BNU is one of China’s oldest and most renowned universities, recognised as a leader in education, pedagogical research, and teacher training.
The conference highlights educational initiatives that leverage technology and innovation, awarding accolades in categories such as Research Innovation, Practice Innovation, and Technology Innovation. The Global Smart Education Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in this field. Given the increasing integration of new technologies into classrooms, the prize is awarded to organisations driving the most innovative and effective initiatives.
Why did Primary School Savremena win this award?
The “Pepper in the Classroom” project introduced the Pepper robot into classrooms, creating an entirely new dimension of teaching. With Pepper’s ability to recognise emotions and enable dynamic interaction with children, lessons have become more personalised and engaging, addressing the needs of each individual student.
Key benefits of this project include:
- Increased student engagement: Pepper’s interactivity makes lessons more dynamic and motivates children to actively participate in class.
- Improved learning outcomes: With the help of artificial intelligence, students receive instant feedback, improving their understanding and retention of material.
- Development of metacognition: Working with the robot enhances awareness among students and teachers of their learning and teaching processes.
- Technological literacy: The project provides a foundation for developing technological skills essential for the future workforce.
Innovations in Education: The Key to the Future
In a rapidly changing world, education must keep pace with new trends and technological advancements to prepare children for the challenges of the 21st century. Innovations in education are not a luxury but a necessity. Children entering classrooms today must be equipped for a world that is increasingly digital and technologically advanced. Primary School Savremena recognises this need and offers students a cutting-edge educational framework that not only prepares them for the future but also guides them through the learning process using the latest technologies.
The Contemporary Education System – A Leader in Education
Primary School Savremena, accredited by Cambridge International Education and the Ministry of Education, provides students with the highest educational standards through innovative approaches and internationally recognized programs. It is part of the Savremena Educational System, which includes:
- Primary School Savremena with a preschool program, designed for students aged 5 to 14, offering education in both Serbian and English;
- Savremena Gimnazija, located in the heart of Belgrade (Palata Beograd), for students aged 14 to 19, offering a choice between the Cambridge and National programs, as well as specialized tracks for gifted students in areas such as technology and languages;
- International School, a Cambridge international school in Vračar, providing education in English for students aged 11 to 19 and proud to count 30 of its students among the top Cambridge learners worldwide.
These institutions are not only centers for contemporary education but also a group recognized and awarded for their contributions to educational innovation. In addition to the prestigious Global Smart Education Prize, the schools were ranked among the best globally in the Cool School category at the World Education Summit. They also represented Serbia at the Science on Stage Europe event and received recognition for innovative problem-solving approaches within the Brainfinity Problem Solving School program.
Savremena Educational System sets new standards in education and continually enhances learning methods for future generations.
