This report summarizes feedback from a survey of 502 students who participated in BIMA's D-Day 2012 event. The survey found that most students were previously unaware of the variety of career opportunities in the digital industry and had little exposure to it in school. After D-Day, which involved visits from digital agencies and challenges, 74% of students said they could now see themselves pursuing a digital career. The report concludes there is a need for more information about digital careers and the industry as students had misconceptions that it primarily involved coding and technical roles. Teacher feedback was also positive about the event and inspirational impact.
A Radical Rethink to Replenishing the Talent PoolCognizant
Four-year degrees are so old-school. To flood the workforce with the emerging skills needed today, businesses and employees alike need to relearn how to learn, with faster and less costly approaches to upskilling.
This document provides an overview of digital skills training for educators. It discusses the differences between traditional and digital learning, highlighting benefits of digital learning like personalized learning, interactivity, access to updated materials and a global platform for student work. It emphasizes the need for teachers to develop digital skills to connect with students, enhance teaching, and develop personal brands online. The document then provides examples of digital tools teachers can use in the classroom, including for collaboration, communication, organization, and content creation. It stresses the importance of data security and privacy when using technology.
The Work Ahead in Higher Education: Repaving the Road for the Employees of To...Cognizant
Higher-ed institutions expect pandemic-driven disruption to continue, especially as hyperconnectivity, analytics and AI drive personalized education models over the lifetime of the learner, according to our recent research.
This document discusses talent in the digital era and the need for a Chief Talent Officer to lead digital talent transformation. It presents a model for digital competencies called kata consisting of skills like mobile use, social media, design, and data analysis. The document advocates developing skills like distributed cognition, collective intelligence and lifelong learning. The role of the Chief Talent Officer is to understand the digital opportunity, identify talent challenges and transform the talent journey, attracting and engaging talent through employer branding and selecting the best talent.
Do organizations have the right skills for the digital age? How can they plug the digital skills gap? Assess your digital skills maturity with a quick DIY assessment
Challenges of Small Businesses in using Digital Platforms for Promoting their...IJAEMSJORNAL
Small businesses can expand by adopting the correct digital marketing approaches, tools, and strategies on digital platforms, where there is a greater opportunity for smaller enterprises to advance to the next level. Digital marketing agencies are typically hired by business owners who do not know how to put up digital marketing campaigns on their own [1]. Digital marketing services are in charge of keeping organizations online while working within their budget constraints. Businesses, regardless of their size, should always ensure the promotion of their clients' enterprises in order to maintain continual technological innovation. When innovative technology becomes a mainstay for larger firms, the hurdles for small enterprises grow much more difficult. This study described the business owners’ preparedness and knowledge in different digital platforms. Results revealed that only a few business owners know how the digital world works. Most of them were only in the basic skills of their knowledge in the digital platforms. They have inadequate online payment options because of high processing fees, poor internet connection, and limited knowledge on how to use the application. Another challenge for the business owners was competition in Digital World for paid ads versus organic and poor brand credibility.
A Radical Rethink to Replenishing the Talent PoolCognizant
Four-year degrees are so old-school. To flood the workforce with the emerging skills needed today, businesses and employees alike need to relearn how to learn, with faster and less costly approaches to upskilling.
This document provides an overview of digital skills training for educators. It discusses the differences between traditional and digital learning, highlighting benefits of digital learning like personalized learning, interactivity, access to updated materials and a global platform for student work. It emphasizes the need for teachers to develop digital skills to connect with students, enhance teaching, and develop personal brands online. The document then provides examples of digital tools teachers can use in the classroom, including for collaboration, communication, organization, and content creation. It stresses the importance of data security and privacy when using technology.
The Work Ahead in Higher Education: Repaving the Road for the Employees of To...Cognizant
Higher-ed institutions expect pandemic-driven disruption to continue, especially as hyperconnectivity, analytics and AI drive personalized education models over the lifetime of the learner, according to our recent research.
This document discusses talent in the digital era and the need for a Chief Talent Officer to lead digital talent transformation. It presents a model for digital competencies called kata consisting of skills like mobile use, social media, design, and data analysis. The document advocates developing skills like distributed cognition, collective intelligence and lifelong learning. The role of the Chief Talent Officer is to understand the digital opportunity, identify talent challenges and transform the talent journey, attracting and engaging talent through employer branding and selecting the best talent.
Do organizations have the right skills for the digital age? How can they plug the digital skills gap? Assess your digital skills maturity with a quick DIY assessment
Challenges of Small Businesses in using Digital Platforms for Promoting their...IJAEMSJORNAL
Small businesses can expand by adopting the correct digital marketing approaches, tools, and strategies on digital platforms, where there is a greater opportunity for smaller enterprises to advance to the next level. Digital marketing agencies are typically hired by business owners who do not know how to put up digital marketing campaigns on their own [1]. Digital marketing services are in charge of keeping organizations online while working within their budget constraints. Businesses, regardless of their size, should always ensure the promotion of their clients' enterprises in order to maintain continual technological innovation. When innovative technology becomes a mainstay for larger firms, the hurdles for small enterprises grow much more difficult. This study described the business owners’ preparedness and knowledge in different digital platforms. Results revealed that only a few business owners know how the digital world works. Most of them were only in the basic skills of their knowledge in the digital platforms. They have inadequate online payment options because of high processing fees, poor internet connection, and limited knowledge on how to use the application. Another challenge for the business owners was competition in Digital World for paid ads versus organic and poor brand credibility.
The digital talent gap developing skills for today's digital organizationsRick Bouter
The document discusses the shortage of digital skills in today's workforce. Some key points:
- Over 90% of companies report lacking skills in areas like social media, mobile, analytics, and many feel this is a hurdle to digital transformation.
- However, less than half of companies are investing in developing digital skills, and most training efforts are not aligned with digital strategies.
- Traditional methods like training and recruitment are still relied on most for acquiring digital talent, rather than innovative approaches.
- HR is often not leading digital skills development, with other departments filling that role instead.
So in summary, while the digital skills gap is recognized as significant, many companies are still not adequately addressing it
This document is a thesis submitted by Thomas Bijesse to the New York University Tandon School of Engineering in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Science degree in Management of Technology. The thesis examines the growth of independent learn-to-code organizations for high school students and analyzes factors to consider when selecting a new location to establish an organization, such as market need, tech community, funding partners, and competitive landscape. It also provides strategies and cost analyses for establishing both non-profit and for-profit learn-to-code organizations.
Business APAC Proficient E-Learning Solution Providers of 2020Business APAC
The document summarizes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education and e-learning platforms. It features eWyse as a top e-learning solutions provider. eWyse offers custom e-learning courses and learning management systems utilizing trends like microlearning, mobile learning, and blended learning. The pandemic has increased demand for e-learning solutions. The document also profiles Automated Learning Corporation and discusses how the pandemic is accelerating companies' adoption of e-learning to train remotely.
This document provides a summary of several articles in a newsletter from the Michigan Department of Career Development. It discusses changes to the requirements to qualify for Michigan Merit Awards, including raising the WorkKeys test score levels. It also describes a new Michigan Career Readiness Certificate that can be earned through WorkKeys testing, and notes expanded opportunities for WorkKeys testing across the state. Finally, it summarizes an article about the growing importance of technology education in schools.
Wired to Learn: How New Technologies Are Changing L&D DeliveryKip Michael Kelly
This white paper: Explores the growth of electronically-delivered L&D. Reviews the motivators that are fueling that growth. Reviews and defines some of the terminology emerging in the field, including computer-based collaborative learning, mobile learning, global learning, and the use of social media in learning. Introduces technical trends in the e-learning environment that HR and talent managers should monitor for use in their organizations. Offers steps L&D professionals can take to introduce these emerging technologies into their organizations. Provides several examples of how HR and talent management teams have applied these technologies in their organizations.
2019’s Most Recommended EdTech Companies To Watch, have come across a few significant organizations that have leveraged every opportunity in this domain.
This paper is being republished in 2012. It was originally released in 2001. The content is surprisingly relevant to today. This paper provides 5 characteristics of the emerging learning environment from a functional perspective versus a technological diatribe. The reader might want to plan for some quiet time and have a sketch or notepad at the ready along with a spot of tea.
Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)Earnest Sweat
Here is an example of a personal investment thesis that I created to share with venture capital firms. In this example, I provide my personal perspective on the edtech sector. For details on how I build this thesis check out my blog (https://goo.gl/CU4Qid).
Note: Some of the confidential information has been redacted for privacy.
Campus Consortium EdTalks: The Future of IT in Education Featuring College of...Campus Consortium
Mark Staples, Chief Information Officer at the College of Charleston, discussed how information technology will evolve to meet the needs of higher education in 2020. He noted that by 2020, higher education will be quite different from today, with more online and hybrid learning approaches. Significant barriers to change include the digital divide, lack of digital literacy skills, and need for new teaching approaches. Information technology leadership will need to shift from a focus on technology to digital strategies, and provide data analytics to support enrollment, retention, and student services.
2019’s Most Recommended EdTech Companies To Watch, have come across a few significant organizations that have leveraged every opportunity in this domain.
To thrive in the 21st century, students need more than traditional academic learning. They must be adept at collaboration, communication and problem-solving, which are some of the skills developed through social and emotional learning (SEL). Coupled with mastery of traditional skills, social and emotional proficiency will equip students to succeed in the swiftly evolving digital economy. In 2015, the World Economic Forum published a report that focused on the pressing issue of the 21st-century skills gap and ways to address it through technology (New Vision for Education: Unlocking the Potential of Technology). In that report, we defined a set of 16 crucial proficiencies for education in the 21st century. Those skills include six “foundational literacies”, such as literacy, numeracy and scientific literacy, and 10 skills that we labelled either “competencies” or “character qualities”. Competencies are the means by which students approach complex challenges; they include collaboration, communication and critical thinking and problem-solving. Character qualities are the ways in which students approach their changing environment; they include curiosity, adaptability and social and cultural awareness (see Exhibit 1).
In our current report, New Vision for Education: Fostering Social and Emotional Learning through Technology, we follow up on our 2015 report by exploring how these competencies and character qualities do more than simply deepen 21st-century skills. Together, they lie at the heart of SEL and are every bit as important as the foundational skills required for traditional academic learning. Although many stakeholders have defined SEL more narrowly, we believe the definition of SEL is evolving. We define SEL broadly to encompass the 10 competencies and character qualities.1 As is the case with traditional academic learning, technology can be invaluable at enabling SEL.
One of the biggest communication challenges that companies face is reaching and engaging their employees. New working environments and complex organisational structures are placing increasing pressure on employee communication functions.
Join our co-hosted event with Staffbase as we explore how branded employee Apps can change the way we communicate and discuss the following:
- How do you tear down barriers and target communications at an increasingly remote, international and diverse workforce?
- For companies with size and scale, how do you ensure employees remain engaged, feel valued and contribute ideas?
- With a plethora of technology solutions for internal communications, how do you pick the right tools, avoid duplication and successfully integrate existing platforms like Sharepoint?
A widening IT skills gap is preventing many companies from cashing in on digital’s bright promise, casting a dark cloud over the global economy. Here’s how business leaders can attract, develop and retain the talent needed to succeed in today’s digital era.
Top Cited Articles International Journal of Managing Information Technology (...IJMIT JOURNAL
International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas
Level-U digital elearning Asia March 2018Jodie Collins
This document provides an overview of the online learning platform Level-U. It was created to provide ongoing access to digital skills training for companies in Asia. Key points:
- Level-U offers micro-lessons, courses in digital marketing/leadership, and tailored content for clients.
- It uses a blended learning model of online and in-person training to help professionals continuously learn.
- The platform aims to address gaps in current education and the lack of Asia-specific and practical digital skills training for professionals.
Uplift Multi Media Technologies, Inc. is a nonprofit organization located in West Allis, Wisconsin that provides training and services in multimedia production to unemployed individuals, nonprofits, entrepreneurs and impoverished businesses. The organization aims to become a leading training facility in web/graphic design and media production in the state. It offers hands-on training through modules in website design, media production, post-production editing, and corporate/special events. The training prepares students to launch their own businesses or find jobs in multimedia fields through developing technical skills, building confidence, and gaining real-world experience on client projects.
This article discusses the importance of business continuity planning for ensuring business survival during unexpected disruptions. It recommends that companies first understand their core mission and business processes to identify areas of risk. Companies should then create a business continuity plan that documents response procedures, identifies alternate work locations, and establishes a disaster recovery process. While upfront costs may be required, business continuity planning helps mitigate risks and ensures companies can continue operating through disruptions caused by events like data breaches, natural disasters or technology failures.
The document discusses 5 key trends in learning technology for 2013:
1. Integration of learning systems with other talent management and business systems to improve workforce analytics and ROI.
2. Growth of mobile learning to engage employees anywhere through shorter courses and job aids on smartphones and tablets.
3. Development of content that can be rapidly deployed across different platforms including social and mobile with a focus on usability.
4. Leveraging learning systems to deliver training to external audiences like customers to generate new revenue streams.
5. Using learning and development to retain top talent and critical skills by identifying skills gaps and creating career paths for high potentials.
The document discusses 5 key trends in learning technology for 2013:
1. Integration of learning systems and data is essential for analytics and workforce insights.
2. Mobile learning is growing rapidly and content needs to be designed for multiple platforms.
3. Rapid content creation and social/mobile-first design are important for quick deployment.
4. Learning programs can be extended to external partners and customers to generate revenue.
5. Targeted development programs are needed to retain top talent and critical roles.
The survey is not supported by your device driving best practices in device...Merlien Institute
This document summarizes a conference on mobile research methods that took place from May 27-30, 2014 in Chicago. It discusses best practices for conducting device-agnostic brand tracking surveys across multiple modes like mobile, tablet, and desktop. Specific topics covered include sample composition for different device types, shortening questionnaires while keeping essential questions, and optimizing question design and data integration across modes. The conference aimed to help market researchers drive best practices in multi-mode surveys.
This document provides an overview of setting up Google Analytics for iOS app tracking. It discusses prerequisites, what can be measured, setup instructions, installation steps, sample reports, and other tracking options. The setup involves signing up for a Google Analytics account, getting the tracking code, adding header files and the Analytics SDK to an iOS project, and initializing the tracker. Automatic screen tracking can be implemented by extending view controllers. Sample reports include app version tracking, in-app purchases, device overview, and engagement flow.
The digital talent gap developing skills for today's digital organizationsRick Bouter
The document discusses the shortage of digital skills in today's workforce. Some key points:
- Over 90% of companies report lacking skills in areas like social media, mobile, analytics, and many feel this is a hurdle to digital transformation.
- However, less than half of companies are investing in developing digital skills, and most training efforts are not aligned with digital strategies.
- Traditional methods like training and recruitment are still relied on most for acquiring digital talent, rather than innovative approaches.
- HR is often not leading digital skills development, with other departments filling that role instead.
So in summary, while the digital skills gap is recognized as significant, many companies are still not adequately addressing it
This document is a thesis submitted by Thomas Bijesse to the New York University Tandon School of Engineering in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Master of Science degree in Management of Technology. The thesis examines the growth of independent learn-to-code organizations for high school students and analyzes factors to consider when selecting a new location to establish an organization, such as market need, tech community, funding partners, and competitive landscape. It also provides strategies and cost analyses for establishing both non-profit and for-profit learn-to-code organizations.
Business APAC Proficient E-Learning Solution Providers of 2020Business APAC
The document summarizes the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education and e-learning platforms. It features eWyse as a top e-learning solutions provider. eWyse offers custom e-learning courses and learning management systems utilizing trends like microlearning, mobile learning, and blended learning. The pandemic has increased demand for e-learning solutions. The document also profiles Automated Learning Corporation and discusses how the pandemic is accelerating companies' adoption of e-learning to train remotely.
This document provides a summary of several articles in a newsletter from the Michigan Department of Career Development. It discusses changes to the requirements to qualify for Michigan Merit Awards, including raising the WorkKeys test score levels. It also describes a new Michigan Career Readiness Certificate that can be earned through WorkKeys testing, and notes expanded opportunities for WorkKeys testing across the state. Finally, it summarizes an article about the growing importance of technology education in schools.
Wired to Learn: How New Technologies Are Changing L&D DeliveryKip Michael Kelly
This white paper: Explores the growth of electronically-delivered L&D. Reviews the motivators that are fueling that growth. Reviews and defines some of the terminology emerging in the field, including computer-based collaborative learning, mobile learning, global learning, and the use of social media in learning. Introduces technical trends in the e-learning environment that HR and talent managers should monitor for use in their organizations. Offers steps L&D professionals can take to introduce these emerging technologies into their organizations. Provides several examples of how HR and talent management teams have applied these technologies in their organizations.
2019’s Most Recommended EdTech Companies To Watch, have come across a few significant organizations that have leveraged every opportunity in this domain.
This paper is being republished in 2012. It was originally released in 2001. The content is surprisingly relevant to today. This paper provides 5 characteristics of the emerging learning environment from a functional perspective versus a technological diatribe. The reader might want to plan for some quiet time and have a sketch or notepad at the ready along with a spot of tea.
Early Stage Edtech Investment Thesis (Sept 2016)Earnest Sweat
Here is an example of a personal investment thesis that I created to share with venture capital firms. In this example, I provide my personal perspective on the edtech sector. For details on how I build this thesis check out my blog (https://goo.gl/CU4Qid).
Note: Some of the confidential information has been redacted for privacy.
Campus Consortium EdTalks: The Future of IT in Education Featuring College of...Campus Consortium
Mark Staples, Chief Information Officer at the College of Charleston, discussed how information technology will evolve to meet the needs of higher education in 2020. He noted that by 2020, higher education will be quite different from today, with more online and hybrid learning approaches. Significant barriers to change include the digital divide, lack of digital literacy skills, and need for new teaching approaches. Information technology leadership will need to shift from a focus on technology to digital strategies, and provide data analytics to support enrollment, retention, and student services.
2019’s Most Recommended EdTech Companies To Watch, have come across a few significant organizations that have leveraged every opportunity in this domain.
To thrive in the 21st century, students need more than traditional academic learning. They must be adept at collaboration, communication and problem-solving, which are some of the skills developed through social and emotional learning (SEL). Coupled with mastery of traditional skills, social and emotional proficiency will equip students to succeed in the swiftly evolving digital economy. In 2015, the World Economic Forum published a report that focused on the pressing issue of the 21st-century skills gap and ways to address it through technology (New Vision for Education: Unlocking the Potential of Technology). In that report, we defined a set of 16 crucial proficiencies for education in the 21st century. Those skills include six “foundational literacies”, such as literacy, numeracy and scientific literacy, and 10 skills that we labelled either “competencies” or “character qualities”. Competencies are the means by which students approach complex challenges; they include collaboration, communication and critical thinking and problem-solving. Character qualities are the ways in which students approach their changing environment; they include curiosity, adaptability and social and cultural awareness (see Exhibit 1).
In our current report, New Vision for Education: Fostering Social and Emotional Learning through Technology, we follow up on our 2015 report by exploring how these competencies and character qualities do more than simply deepen 21st-century skills. Together, they lie at the heart of SEL and are every bit as important as the foundational skills required for traditional academic learning. Although many stakeholders have defined SEL more narrowly, we believe the definition of SEL is evolving. We define SEL broadly to encompass the 10 competencies and character qualities.1 As is the case with traditional academic learning, technology can be invaluable at enabling SEL.
One of the biggest communication challenges that companies face is reaching and engaging their employees. New working environments and complex organisational structures are placing increasing pressure on employee communication functions.
Join our co-hosted event with Staffbase as we explore how branded employee Apps can change the way we communicate and discuss the following:
- How do you tear down barriers and target communications at an increasingly remote, international and diverse workforce?
- For companies with size and scale, how do you ensure employees remain engaged, feel valued and contribute ideas?
- With a plethora of technology solutions for internal communications, how do you pick the right tools, avoid duplication and successfully integrate existing platforms like Sharepoint?
A widening IT skills gap is preventing many companies from cashing in on digital’s bright promise, casting a dark cloud over the global economy. Here’s how business leaders can attract, develop and retain the talent needed to succeed in today’s digital era.
Top Cited Articles International Journal of Managing Information Technology (...IJMIT JOURNAL
International Journal of Managing Information Technology (IJMIT) is a quarterly open access peer-reviewed journal that publishes articles that contribute new results in all areas of the strategic application of information technology (IT) in organizations. The journal focuses on innovative ideas and best practices in using IT to advance organizations – for-profit, non-profit, and governmental. The goal of this journal is to bring together researchers and practitioners from academia, government and industry to focus on understanding both how to use IT to support the strategy and goals of the organization and to employ IT in new ways to foster greater collaboration, communication and information sharing both within the organization and with its stakeholders. The International Journal of Managing Information Technology seeks to establish new collaborations, new best practices, and new theories in these areas
Level-U digital elearning Asia March 2018Jodie Collins
This document provides an overview of the online learning platform Level-U. It was created to provide ongoing access to digital skills training for companies in Asia. Key points:
- Level-U offers micro-lessons, courses in digital marketing/leadership, and tailored content for clients.
- It uses a blended learning model of online and in-person training to help professionals continuously learn.
- The platform aims to address gaps in current education and the lack of Asia-specific and practical digital skills training for professionals.
Uplift Multi Media Technologies, Inc. is a nonprofit organization located in West Allis, Wisconsin that provides training and services in multimedia production to unemployed individuals, nonprofits, entrepreneurs and impoverished businesses. The organization aims to become a leading training facility in web/graphic design and media production in the state. It offers hands-on training through modules in website design, media production, post-production editing, and corporate/special events. The training prepares students to launch their own businesses or find jobs in multimedia fields through developing technical skills, building confidence, and gaining real-world experience on client projects.
This article discusses the importance of business continuity planning for ensuring business survival during unexpected disruptions. It recommends that companies first understand their core mission and business processes to identify areas of risk. Companies should then create a business continuity plan that documents response procedures, identifies alternate work locations, and establishes a disaster recovery process. While upfront costs may be required, business continuity planning helps mitigate risks and ensures companies can continue operating through disruptions caused by events like data breaches, natural disasters or technology failures.
The document discusses 5 key trends in learning technology for 2013:
1. Integration of learning systems with other talent management and business systems to improve workforce analytics and ROI.
2. Growth of mobile learning to engage employees anywhere through shorter courses and job aids on smartphones and tablets.
3. Development of content that can be rapidly deployed across different platforms including social and mobile with a focus on usability.
4. Leveraging learning systems to deliver training to external audiences like customers to generate new revenue streams.
5. Using learning and development to retain top talent and critical skills by identifying skills gaps and creating career paths for high potentials.
The document discusses 5 key trends in learning technology for 2013:
1. Integration of learning systems and data is essential for analytics and workforce insights.
2. Mobile learning is growing rapidly and content needs to be designed for multiple platforms.
3. Rapid content creation and social/mobile-first design are important for quick deployment.
4. Learning programs can be extended to external partners and customers to generate revenue.
5. Targeted development programs are needed to retain top talent and critical roles.
The survey is not supported by your device driving best practices in device...Merlien Institute
This document summarizes a conference on mobile research methods that took place from May 27-30, 2014 in Chicago. It discusses best practices for conducting device-agnostic brand tracking surveys across multiple modes like mobile, tablet, and desktop. Specific topics covered include sample composition for different device types, shortening questionnaires while keeping essential questions, and optimizing question design and data integration across modes. The conference aimed to help market researchers drive best practices in multi-mode surveys.
This document provides an overview of setting up Google Analytics for iOS app tracking. It discusses prerequisites, what can be measured, setup instructions, installation steps, sample reports, and other tracking options. The setup involves signing up for a Google Analytics account, getting the tracking code, adding header files and the Analytics SDK to an iOS project, and initializing the tracker. Automatic screen tracking can be implemented by extending view controllers. Sample reports include app version tracking, in-app purchases, device overview, and engagement flow.
AppsFlyer Mobile App Tracking | Campaign & Engagement AnalyticsAppsFlyer
Mobile marketing measurement platform AppsFlyer provides attribution, analytics and retargeting tools for mobile app advertisers in a single SDK. It offers real-time campaign reporting, cross-channel attribution, and advanced features like cohort analysis, ROI measurement, and retargeting capabilities. AppsFlyer works across platforms and has over 1,500 integrated partners to help advertisers optimize mobile user acquisition campaigns.
Data collection methods for descriptive researchNadeem Ansari
The document provides guidelines for designing questionnaires. It discusses open-ended and closed-ended questions, preliminary considerations like data needs and respondent profiles, and methods of administering questionnaires like personal interviews, mail questionnaires, and telephone interviews. It also outlines dos and don'ts for questionnaire design, such as avoiding ambiguous or leading questions, pre-testing the questionnaire, and ensuring the interviewer has proper qualities and training.
This document discusses survey research methodology. It defines surveys as collecting data directly from a population or sample using a set of questions. The main types of surveys are described as cross-sectional, longitudinal, cohort, trend, and panel studies. The key steps in survey research are planning, sampling, constructing the instrument, conducting the survey, and processing the data. Validity and reliability are also addressed, along with limitations, ethics, and tools used in survey research.
The document analyzes the results of a questionnaire about music video preferences. It found that the target audience is males aged 15-18 who enjoy rap music. Respondents preferred unique videos with good narratives and fashionable clothing over repetitive ones. This will inform the production of a music video, aiming to attract this audience through fashion, locations, and an original storyline.
This document summarizes MobileAppTracking, a service that allows mobile app developers to track installs from various marketing channels, attribute installs to specific sources, and analyze user engagement metrics. Key features include tracking installs from ad networks and direct publishers without device IDs, sending conversion data to third parties, and providing real-time analytics on a dashboard. Developers need only integrate one SDK to track installs and events across multiple campaigns.
Digital Chameleon's research from 2014 showed that only 22.8% of employees have the digital capabilities required to achieve their business outcomes. We were keen to see whether those alarming figures were true of companies outside of Australia.
We surveyed senior strategists and training executives working predominantly with large global organisations and asked the following questions:
1. Based on your experience, is this figure accurate for your
industry?
2. What are the consequences of poor digital competency?
3. Are a multinational’s learning requirements different to a
local company’s?
A summary of the responses is included here, together with some of the key insights from the survey.
This Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data Readiness Report
provides an analysis of a global survey of public relations
practitioners and academics and video/written evidence from
senior practitioners concerning the profession’s knowledge,
skills, adoption of and attitudes towards AI, and to a lesser
extent, Big Data. Its aim is to provide an overview of current AI
understanding and preparedness, but most importantly, provide
pointers to how the profession should equip itself to exploit the
potential and guard against the possible dangers of AI.
Digitalization is changing the way we work and learn. However, digital learning projects often fail, as shown in low learner engagement and low completion rates.
Digital learning needs certain framework conditions! Based on a variety of projects with different organizations we have identified several variables that determine the success of a learning project.
The Digital Talent Gap - Developing Skills for Today’s Digital OrganizationsCapgemini
This document discusses the shortage of digital skills in today's marketplace and current approaches to developing digital skills that are lacking. Some key points:
- There is a large shortage of digital skills like mobile, analytics, and social media that companies need for digital transformation. However, most companies are not adequately investing in developing these skills.
- Existing training programs are often not well-aligned with companies' digital strategies. Less than 20% of training budgets are spent on digital skills and only 20% of employees receive such training.
- While companies use traditional methods like training and recruitment, few use innovative approaches like targeted acquisitions and partnerships to develop digital skills.
- Both technical employees and business professionals need a
The document discusses solutions to addressing the digital skills gap through developing existing employees rather than hiring new digitally skilled workers. It notes that integrating digital skills development programs and initiatives into a company:
- Reduces costs associated with hiring and onboarding new employees while enhancing company culture by building on existing employee foundations
- Allows companies to rapidly adapt to emerging digital trends by empowering current employees with new skills
- Creates a culture of empowerment that increases productivity and employee retention, better equipping organizations for digital transformation and competition
The key is taking an integrated approach to transforming some existing resources and competencies for the digital environment rather than replacing assets. When leaders invest in employees' professional development, both the company and employees
This document summarizes the results of a digital capabilities survey conducted at City of Glasgow College. It finds that respondents scored highest in digital communication and digital proficiency, and lowest in digital creation and information literacy. While staff were generally in the middle compared to other further education institutions, some groups were surprised by their lower scores. The document outlines lessons learned, including the need for more promotion of the survey, involvement of senior management, and tying results to professional standards. It concludes by providing resources and contact information for the presenter.
NMC Strategic Brief - Digital Literacy in Higher EducationCourtney Miller
Digital Literacy in Higher Education, Part II: An NMC Horizon Project Strategic Brief explores the landscape
of digital literacy as it relates to advancing more authentic learning in campus settings. Supported by
Adobe, the aim of this independent research is to illuminate current frameworks, exemplars, and
challenges that are impacting the evolution of this pressing topic. The brief is intended to contribute
to the body of knowledge used by the higher education community to inform strategic planning
around digital literacy initiatives.
This document discusses embracing digital communication and its benefits and challenges. It begins with an introduction and outline, then discusses why digital communication is important due to its role in recruiting, sharing information, and screening job candidates. It notes benefits like increased productivity and flexibility but also potential pitfalls like data risks and excessive use negatively impacting health. The document advocates developing digital skills and using media to facilitate education. It provides tips for maintaining a professional online presence and managing digital workflows and brands.
The Digital Talent Gap: Are Companies Doing Enough?Capgemini
The challenge of the digital talent gap is no longer just an HR issue; it is an organization-wide phenomenon that affects all areas of the business.
We undertook a worldwide, cross-sector research program in collaboration with LinkedIn to analyze the demand and supply of digital talent. We surveyed over 1,200 people to gain the perspectives of both employees and leadership teams and we interviewed human resource and talent executives within organizations as well as digital and technology recruiters. In parallel, we worked with LinkedIn to understand demand and supply for specific digital skills and digital roles.
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3. 1 Summary
This report provides feedback from students participating in BIMA‟s D-Day 2012. A
total of 502 participants completed the questionnaire, representing 28% of all
participants. The survey highlighted:
A lack of awareness of the digital industry in its entirety and the breadth of
career opportunities available. 63% of students surveyed were not aware of the
many different jobs or opportunities in the digital industry.
A lack of resources and teaching in schools to make pupils aware of digital as a
career. 75% of students surveyed had never seen any information on, or been
taught about working in, the digital industry and 49% stated they did not know
where to find out more information about digital careers.
A direct correlation between awareness of the digital industry and a desire to
work within it. 74% of students surveyed stated that D-Day have made them
think more about a career in digital.
A day such as D-Day can be an inspiring way to generate awareness and inject
creativity, collaborative working and fun into the classroom (see Appendix 2 for
feedback from teachers about the day)
A commitment from the UK‟s digital agency sector to support young people and
the education system to increase the number of skilled digital young
professionals in the UK,as demonstrated by participation in D-Day and through
the feedback received (see Appendices).
Fundamentally, there is a need for more information about what a digital career
means and the vast and varying opportunities within this industry. The current
perception of the digital industry amongst this next generation is that of a career
based around ICT or coding, rather than understanding the full range of careers
available. Once this awareness is achieved it is possible to see a huge shift in the
number of young people who would consider a career in this industry.
2 Introduction
On October 10th BIMA launched a national campaign, D-Day (or Digital Day), with
nearly 70 schools and 1,800 students involved in the one day event to get schools
and young people involved in digital.
The aim of D-Day is to raise the awareness of the opportunities which exist within
the digital industry, and also the variety of career options that are available for
young people. D-Day set out to inspire the digital talent of the future and
encourage a future generation of digital talent to come through.
D-Day Questionnaire Analysis // Survey compiled by Amaze // November 2012 3
4. Andrew Henning, Chair of BIMA‟s Education team, said: “Digital agencies‟
resources are in high demand as businesses increasingly see digital as the most
lucrative and important part of their media campaigns.
“However, the demand for highly skilled and creative employees supersedes the
talent available because the number of trained professionals is dwindling. We need
to raise awareness of this great industry so students can begin planning a career
in an industry that until now hasn‟t been highlighted at schools and colleges.”
During the course of the day schools were visited by a digital agency, showcasing
the UKs vibrant digital industry and raising awareness of the career options and
opportunities. The students also participated in a digital challenge during the
course of the day, with challenges including designing a mobile app, an innovative
digital solution, a social media campaign, web coding or designing multimedia
content.
At the end of D-Day, students were asked to fill out a questionnaire to find out
more about their previous knowledge and perception of digital and the careers
available, and to gauge the effect of D-Day.
3 Results
In total 502 questionnaire responses were received from the D-Day students. The
collation and analysis of the responses given by students involved with D-Day
highlights the lack of awareness this generation have of the career opportunities
within the digital sector and also the perception they have of what a digital career
involves.
Of a total of 502 students surveyed, 75% said they had never „seen any
information on, or been taught about working in, the digital industry.’(Fig 1)
However, 65% of the students said that they had thought about digital jobs in the
past. This shows the discrepancy between students‟ interest in the subject, and the
resources required for them to inform themselves, and make educated choices.
Prior to taking part in D-Day, 34% of the students said that they wouldn‟t consider,
or hadn‟t considered looking for a job in the digital industry. Of those that had
thought of going down a digital career path, the most popular areas of interest
were gaming (15%), creative design (8%) and programming (5%). Looking at the
answers of those students who said they had received some information about
working in the digital industry at school (24%), the areas where students received
the greatest amount of information and instruction were Creative/Website Design
(19%), Game Design/Development (15%) and Programming (15%). (Fig 3).
When comparing the digital jobs that students mentioned being taught about at
school or having awareness of prior to D-Day, with the digital jobs that students
could imagine themselves doing following D-Day, it becomes clear that there were
D-Day Questionnaire Analysis // Survey compiled by Amaze // November 2012 4
5. large areas that students were either not aware of, or did not associate with the
digital industry.
On the day the two teams from Amaze found that when questioning the students
about what they perceived working in digital to involve most of the student‟s
perception of a digital career involved being highly skilled with ICT or having skills
in programming and coding websites. It was clear that the students hadn‟t realised
the full scale of the opportunities available, or the varying skills that can be put to
use within the industry.
Digital areas that students didn‟t mention having awareness of, or as possible
career options prior to D-Day included Social Media, Strategy/Planning, Research,
Account/Project Management and Marketing. Again, the area where students had
the most existing awareness, Design, was also the area where the most students
could see themselves working.
This is supported by 63% of the students responding that they were unaware that
‘there were so many different jobs or opportunities in this industry’(Fig 6). This
reveals that there are misconceptions about the digital industry, including the fact
that students were less aware of those roles that didn‟t necessarily involve highly
technical or creative skills (i.e. design and development). This could be an
intimidating factor to those who do not consider themselves to have the skills
required for these jobs.
Digital agency Quba commented on their blog that „We learned that there is a huge
amount of raw creativity and talent out there, but that kids aren‟t necessarily aware
of the digital industry or the countless different jobs it offers. I personally feel that
it‟s been really worthwhile to show that work isn‟t just about people in grey suits
and boring offices, and that there are lots of really exciting opportunities to get out
there and do what you love.‟
Phil Heywood at Redweb also stated that „They didn‟t realise the breadth of skills
that are needed within a successful digital agency, that we‟re not all designers and
developers.‟
When asked which were the most interesting activities conducted on D-Day, the
students responses showed that the creative and design tasks were the most
popular. Particular the task involving creating an app was very popular, perhaps
because it gave the students insight into a product familiar to them.
Stating the activities they would like to learn more about, the students
predominantly chose the areas that require further in depth knowledge and
expertise, including Website Design (12%), Making Apps (15%), and Web
Development (12%). However, the students also chose several topics that had not
been mentioned in their responses prior to D-Day, including
Marketing/Branding/Advertising (5%), Business Management (2%) and Design
Tools (5%), showing that awareness had been raised of these other aspects of the
digital industry. (Fig 8)
D-Day Questionnaire Analysis // Survey compiled by Amaze // November 2012 5
6. Tellingly, when asked whether they were aware of where to obtain additional
information about digital careers, 48% of respondents answered „No‟. This
indicates the need for a better representation of the digital industries within careers
counselling, work placement schemes, internship programs and student
workshops. (Fig 9)
What becomes clear from the questionnaires is that the lack of young people
taking up a career in digital is not due to disinterest but due to awareness, as,
when asked whether at the end of D-Day they could see themselves doing any of
the jobs mentioned, nearly 74% said „Yes‟, with 5% saying „Maybe‟. This
represents a near reversal in the same statistic seen before the students took part
in D-Day. (Fig 10)
D-Day Questionnaire Analysis // Survey compiled by Amaze // November 2012 6
7. 4 Appendices
4.1 Appendix 1
400 75.3%
350
300
250
200
150 23.8%
100
50
0.9%
0
Blank Yes No
Fig 1. Have you ever seen any information on or been taught about working in the digital industry at school?
350 64.6%
300
250
200 34.2%
150
100
50
1.2%
0
Blank Yes No
Fig 2. Have you ever considered digital as a possible career option?
D-Day Questionnaire Analysis // Survey compiled by Amaze // November 2012 7
8. Creative/Website Design 19%
Game Design/Development 15%
Programming/Development 15%
Teamwork 2%
Graphics 5%
App Design 7%
All/Any 14%
None 9%
Teacher 3%
Film/Camera 5%
Other 6%
Marketing 2%
Fig 3. If you have seen information on, or been taught about working in the digital industry at school, which jobs did it focus
on?
Maybe/Don’t Know 2%
Blanks 15%
No 32%
Yes 4%
Creative Design 8%
Animating 2%
Game Design 13%
Website Design 4%
App Design/Creation 2%
Programming 5%
Web Development 0%
Marketing 3%
Media 4%
Multi-Media 3%
Fig 4. Were there any digital jobs which interested you at all before now?
D-Day Questionnaire Analysis // Survey compiled by Amaze // November 2012 8
9. PR 0%
Marketing 2%
UI Design 0%
Research 1%
Strategy/Planning
1%
Gaming 4%
Project Management
4%
Creative 4%
Web Design 27%
Account Management
2%
Multimedia 7%
App Dev. 5%
Creative 1%
Programming 5%
Web Development
3%
Fig 5. Of the jobs mentioned today, which can you see yourself doing?
350
62.8%
300
250
200
34.8%
150
100
50
3.2%
0
Blank Yes No
Fig 6. Were you aware that there are so many different jobs or opportunities in this industry?
D-Day Questionnaire Analysis // Survey compiled by Amaze // November 2012 9
10. Other 2%
Social 3%
Designing/Creating App 26%
Brainstorming Ideas 6%
Coding 3%
Planning 3%
Speech/Presentation 3%
Creating Video 11%
Everything 1%
Designing 10%
Teamwork 7%
Designing/Creating Website 1%
Teamwork 2%
Learning New Skills 5%
Designing Website 1%
Learning about the digital industry 7%
Completing Challenge 3%
Blank 5%
Fig 7. What was your favourite thing or the most interesting part of today (D-Day)?
Website Design 12%
Making Apps 15%
Making Games 8%
Social Media 1%
Career advice 1%
Marketing/Branding/Advertising 5%
Multimedia 10%
Web Dev./Coding 12%
Software Dev. 4%
Not Sure 3%
Planning/Research/Strategy 1%
Business/Management 2%
Design Tools 5%
Other 3%
Nothing 2%
UI 0%
All/Any 1%
Fig 8. After today (D-Day), what other digital activities would you like to learn about at school?
D-Day Questionnaire Analysis // Survey compiled by Amaze // November 2012 10
11. 300
50.6%
250 48.6%
200
150
100
50
0.8%
0
Blank Yes No
Fig 9. Do you know where you can find more information about digital careers?
400
73.56%
350
300
250
200
150
20.9%
100
50
4.7%
0.8%
0
No Yes Maybe Not sure
Fig 10. Has today (D-Day) made you think more about a career in digital?
D-Day Questionnaire Analysis // Survey compiled by Amaze // November 2012 11
12. 4.2 Appendix 2: Feedback Received
Hi Andrew
Its been a very educational day – Luke Higgins was very informative letting the students know all about
his industry and the production process of creating a media product
The students were blown away by him and impressed by his success as he developed the advertising
for the olympics as well as showing us a number of TV advertisements and websites he has created!
He has suggested us visiting their luxury offices to see how it all works and also suggested the students
apply for apprenticeships there!
They have worked very well this afternoon they designed their own digital idea to benefit the
community and will be presenting these ideas and evaluating the day shortly after 2:15pm
Thanks for all of your hard work organising todays event!
Charlotte
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We've got D-Day support from the Xfactor ;)
Now we all need to vote for him on Saturday! #teamkye!
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D-Day Questionnaire Analysis // Survey compiled by Amaze // November 2012 12
13. Thank you for all the organising – it’s been a very creative day – Alain and Angela were
fantastic.
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Hi Andrew,
I would like to thank Fran Hoey who came in to our school today and delivered a fantastic
session to our students. We started very small this year but would very much like to
expand this next year to include year 10, 11, 12 and 13 have you set a date yet?
Rgds
David
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We had a fantastic day Andrew. Our partners, Netcel, were brilliant.
Many thanks for all your work in organising the event.
Jude
Mrs Judith Ryde
ICT & Business Team
Dr Challoner's Grammar School
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Hi Andrew / Helen,
The day went really well students engaged well and learnt from the experience.
We have three entries for the programming competition and two for the multimedia
we would like to submit. How do we submit them?
Regards
Jacqueline Suter
Teacher of ICT and Computing
Phone: 01325 461315
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D-Day Questionnaire Analysis // Survey compiled by Amaze // November 2012 13
14. Andrew, we had a great day so thank you for all of the resources and effort you have put
in.
Are there any more instructions on how to return the entries or do we just post them off
(in which case, who to?)
Thanks
Oliver Oakley
Wren Academy.
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Went really well. Did a lot of #BIMADday tweeting as requested.
Thanks for asking us to take part. Hope it works out really well for you and
massive congratulations / respect for organising it.
PS. Avoided getting told off by the head master. He popped in and I thought for
half a second we were in trouble. Result ;-)
Yours sincerely
Mike Hawkyard
Direct Number: 0044 1202 204 852
Main Number: 0044 1202 767 300
Mobile: 0044 7976 624855
Website: www.4T2.co.uk
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Hi Andrew
I just wanted to email you to say thank you for making this day happen. It was a
great experience for the students and I look forward to doing it again next year. Oh
and thanks for the picture, my students thought that was quite funny!
e3 were absolutely brilliant with our students as well, we have already discussed
possibilities of work experience and visiting their headquarters. I hope that this will
be the start of a great digital partnership. It is just brilliant being able to show
students that there are careers out there beyond Weston-super-Mare!
Best wishes,
D-Day Questionnaire Analysis // Survey compiled by Amaze // November 2012 14
15. Adrian Esch
Teacher of ICT and Computing, Hans Price Academy
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Dear Ollie and Andrew
Can I just express my thanks to you for what happened today. I could not easily
write before now as I have only just finished boarding duty.
You put a lot of effort into making resources and then getting an outstanding team
of professionals in to work with our students and it would be rude for me to not
thank you on behalf of the College and especially the students..
I have not had a chance to look at the work properly yet but
1. The mobile App Design seemed to originate from a series of excellent
idea – the teamwork that I saw was exemplary/
2. The video task was a real opportunity for our multimedia students to use
our first rate video equipment and learn Adobe Elements to boot!
3. The Java programming resulted in a PACMAN game being coded and
gave two of our very quietest and modest students a chance to shine.
I will send you the work tomorrow – it is locked in my room at present.
The students enjoyed the work and were well motivated. I think this would not have
happened so well had we just the resources – although they were extremely good.
It was the link with the Digital professionals that really made those resources come
to life.
Thank you and please continue this important work.
I will be in touch again soon
Thank you
Anthony
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Morning,
I would just like to extend a huge thanks and well done to both of you for yesterday. I am sure it
was a huge amount of work to organise, Andrew and our students were thoroughly enthused by
the day and one student was still talking to David about a route into a digital career even after the
final bell had gone.
David, thank you for taking a day out from your regular work to come and assist us. Our students
found your presentation hugely interesting and your input helped them immensely. The fact that
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16. they still want to come in during their lunchtime today to complete it speaks volumes about how
interesting they found it.
It is always pretty hard for a rural school to find real world agencies in any industry who are willing
to give their time to show the students what they do, so once again thank you both.
Regards,
Mike
Teacher of ICT and Computing
The Purbeck School,
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Hi Andrew, thank you for organising a great day yesterday. The students (mostly Y11 and
Y12) really enjoyed it. Key points of the day:
1. The range of roles in digital was an eye opener for many girls
2. The girls were really enthused by the creativity involved. They often had
preconceptions of working in IT related jobs as dull and mundane.
3. The mobile app challenge sparked great discussions and ideas that fed di-
rectly into their ICT curriculum with regards emerging tech such as aug-
mented reality.
4. The hands-on help from the agency was valuable as it made them pay at-
tention to the real issues and the detail in their ideas.
Thanks again,
Jamie Chadwick
Alderley Edge School for Girls
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Dear Andrew
Thank you so much for organising such an amazing event for our pupils. They loved it.
They also really enjoyed finding out about Redweb and the wide variety of careers
available in the digital industry. We would like to put our name down for next years event
as soon as we can and I have already discussed with Phil how we as a school could
improve the way we deliver the material. Space hoppers, choccies and brain/team
building activities are all thoughts.
Hope you enjoy your day off.
Regards
Victoria
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Andrew
We had a great day yesterday and I want to thank you and all involved for making it happen,
seems it was nationally a success. I now have the complete desing to send of but nowhere to send
them to. Can you help?
Thanks so much
Sue Cleaver
ICT Curriculum coordinator, Wallingford School
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Dear Andrew
Just a quick email to say what a great day we had yesterday at Bramdean School.
I put some photos on our facebook page www.facebook.com/redrocketdesign and
have sent some to Stephen at the Drum.
The project was good fun - hairy towards the end as we were running out of time -
but very enjoyable.
Hope everyone else found it rewarding.
Best wishes
Jane
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Hi Andrew,
Colin from the School and I were also on BBC Radio Cambridge and we had a
photographer into the school from the Cambridge Evening News.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00yvbgx - The interview was at 1 hour 20 if you
are interested...
Richard
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Hiya
Can I ask how we are meant to submit the competition entries?
We have a few to send to you!
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18. We had a brilliant day, despite our server having broken down
the night before. The students were creative and resourceful
at finding solutions - and made the day work! It was great.
Thank you again
Many thanks
Sally
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Ollie
On behalf of the Senior Management Team, I would like to add my thanks to you
for the work you did here yesterday with our students. In a competitive world, it is
vitally important that we seek out and provide opportunities for our students to add
value to the work that they already undertake at the College. Your input was
therefore greatly appreciated and I hope that we have opportunity again to
welcome you to the College.
Walter Boyle
Deputy Principal
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Dear Andrew,
Our students thoroughly enjoyed the day yesterday, despite not having a link with someone from
Industry.
I can't find any information about how to submit our entries. I have tried the website today to see
if there were any updates but the website won't load (busy serverm, perhaps?)
I look forward to hearing from you.
Kind regards,
Jacquie
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What a great day - our boys at Rokeby thoroughly enjoyed themselves and got so much out of
having Cat from Rabbit's expertise (she was bombarded with hundreds of questions!).
I will send on their work today but we have a filmed and edited an advert to accompany the
students work - how do I send that in? Can I email it across?
Thanks again for organising,
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19. Anna Bowen
Head of Media
Rokeby School,
Newham
020 8534 8946
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Thanks for a great day it was awesome !
the creative excitement we overlooked the evaluation sheets – please could Send me a
copy and I will endeavour get them done today!
Sorry to disturb your bima day off
Aran
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Hi Andrew, The student at school just need to put a few finishing touches onto their work, as we
had a very hectic day yesterday and some details were left unfinished, Is there any particular
deadline date for the submission of the work as the students would just like to tie up loose ends
before sending the work out to yourselves.
Thanks
Mrs M Choudhury
2nd in Department, ICT
Sharples School- A Science Specialist College
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Hello Andrew,
Thank you from Torchbox for organising a fantastic workshop on a national scale.
Both Jonny & myself were incredibly impressed with the yr 7 students at
Wallingford school.
The teams (Mini agencies) were really enthusiastic about the day and produced
brilliant, creative apps. Apps that we would be happy to have come up with!
I would be interested in giving feedback on the day and see how we can be
involved in the future, hopefully see you at Thirstday on the 1st Nov.
Thanks again,
Sarah
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Hi Andrew
Just wanted to say that I'm amazed at the organisation of the day and to say a
massive well done!
I had a great day and the kids were so receptive, certainly up for helping out again in
the future. Though it certainly realised how demanding being a teacher is - it was like
doing an all day pitch.
All the best
Lee
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Hi,
We had a brilliant day yesterday, with enthusiastic help from Laurent and Paciencia at
Equator. The pupils were really enthused and came up with great ideas. However, I’m not
going to be able to return the packs tomorrow. I am on holiday tomorrow for the
weekend, and won’t be able to get back into school until Monday. I will send them then,
and hope that’s OK.
Regards
Ann McVey
Eastwood High School
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Hi Andrew
Just to say a BIG thank you to you and the team at BIMA. We
had a great day here at St Paul's and Kay certainly inspired
them to think about careers in digital media. She was great.
It's obvious from their questionnaires that they got a lot
out of the day and I know from speaking to them that they
really enjoyed it. We regularly hold enrichment days and it
was great to have an industry focus. Thank you once again.
I sent off our entries yesterday and Charlotte should have
them by lunchtime today.
Kind regards
Karen
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21. Mrs K. Key
Head of ICT
St Paul's School for Girls
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Hi Andrew
Huge thanks for a really engaging day -Kristal and Chris from Enjoy Digital were stars.
I’m running around today getting all the packs together from the teachers including the
work they did on balsamiq. I won’t get the Multimedia video files until next week so I’ll
submit those together – I accept this might mean that group can’t be considered for any
prizes but for us the learning and experience are most important.
Have a good weekend,
Nick O'Keeffe
Business Networks Manager
DYCA
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Hi Andrew,
Thank you for organising a fantastic event, out students really enjoyed the
experience. I will not be able to return the packs until Monday as I have not been in
school, and today another member of the department is away and it is difficult to
collate all the work. I hope this will be ok, as the students have done some
fantastic work and I don't want them to miss out in anyway!
Can you just confirm this for me?
Many thanks,
Nevita
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Hello,
just to say thankyou and that the pupils and myself greatly
enjoyed the day and found it to be a fantastic experince! We
were lucky enough to be linked with TBL and Rob worked with
the pupils and inspired them in creating amazing projects. I
am just sorting packaging the work and will send to you by
monday at the latest. Thanks again and hopefully the same
again next year!
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22. Thanks,
Steve and all the pupils at TGGS
Stephen Smedley
ICT Coordinator and Website Manager
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