The School of Education at the College of Staten Island is proud to announce the XVIII Mathematics Connections Conference, an exciting two-day event spotlighting groundbreaking approaches to mathematics education from around the world. The conference will be held in person at the CSI campus and simultaneously broadcast via Zoom, allowing for broad participation from educators, students, and innovators across disciplines.

Day 1: Game-Based Learning Meets Artificial Intelligence

Keynote Presentation by Imre Kökényesi
Wednesday, April 9 | 4:40 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Building 1A, President’s Conference Room 406, CSI Campus
Zoom Link: Join Here

The conference kicks off with a captivating keynote by Imre Kökényesi, designer and educational innovator from the University of Budapest, Hungary. His presentation, “CogniPlay: A Game & AI-Powered Method to Enhance Skills and Knowledge in Young Learners,” introduces an inventive pedagogical model that combines hands-on learning with digital tools and artificial intelligence.

CogniPlay encourages students to engage through creativity, curiosity, collaboration, compassion, and critical thinking. The method’s blended approach—utilizing both tangible and online games—offers a personalized and adaptive learning experience, continuously informed by real-time feedback.

Day 2: Bridging Language and Learning in African Classrooms

Keynote Presentation by Professor Anthony Essien
Thursday, April 10 | 4:40 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: Building 1A, President’s Conference Room 406, CSI Campus
Zoom Link: Join Here

The second day features Professor Anthony Essien from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. His keynote explores the dynamic challenges of teaching mathematics in multilingual settings. Titled “Teaching Mathematics in Linguistically Diverse Contexts,” the presentation offers theoretical and practical insights into empowering educators to tap into their students’ full linguistic repertoires.

This session promises to be particularly relevant for those interested in equity, access, and culturally responsive pedagogy in mathematics education.

Registration Information

In-Person Attendance: Pre-registration is required for those attending on campus. Please email emma.gul@csi.cuny.edu to reserve your spot.

Virtual Attendance: Those who prefer to attend remotely can register using the Zoom links provided above.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with cutting-edge ideas and global leaders in mathematics education. Whether you’re a teacher, researcher, student, or simply curious about innovative learning methods, the XVIII Mathematics Connections Conference at CSI offers something for everyone.