The document is a speech given by Christine Scholz of ESIB - The National Unions of Students in Europe at the International Association of Universities Conference on cross-border higher education.
The speech discusses [1] ESIB's role in representing over 10 million students across Europe, [2] the rationale for ESIB drafting a policy paper on transnational education in 2002 due to changes in higher education, and [3] the challenges of quality assurance, recognition and ensuring access when providing higher education across borders.
This document summarizes Christine Scholz's presentation on ESIB's policy paper on transnational education at a 2005 conference of the International Association of Universities.
[1] ESIB represents over 10 million students across Europe and drafted the 2002 policy paper to monitor developments in transnational education and develop policy recommendations from the student perspective.
[2] Traditionally, higher education was viewed as a public good but new views see it as a private good and commodity, leading universities to offer transnational programs to raise revenue. However, this can threaten quality assurance, equal access, and national higher education systems.
[3] The policy paper analyzed benefits like increased choice but also downsides like
The document is a Request for Proposals from the Hive Fashion program, a two-year collaboration between youth organizations in New York City and Chicago focused on connecting teens to the fashion industry. The RFP aims to fund new programs that engage youth in creative production related to fashion or multimedia storytelling about fashion careers. Funded programs will help build the Hive's capacity for offering interest-driven, peer-supported learning experiences connected by shared themes. Grantees will also participate in sharing their experiences and lessons learned to help the network grow.
The document outlines plans for a reunion of graduates from the University of Limpopo. It discusses the background and history of the university. The reunion aims to strengthen connections between graduates and the university. It will provide networking opportunities for graduates and support for current students. The reunion campaign seeks donations to fund student life programs and academic opportunities at the university.
CFY is a national education nonprofit that provides digital learning solutions to help enhance the educational experiences of students from low-income communities. It operates an online K-12 learning platform called PowerMyLearning.com and a direct service initiative called the Digital Learning Program that provides computers and training to schools. Through these programs, CFY has served over 50,000 families nationwide. The organization relies heavily on grants and contributions for funding but recently received a $7 million investment that will support its digital learning platform.
International Student Marketing whitepaper | Net Natives 2014Natives
This document is a report from an agency called Net Natives about international student recruitment trends. It summarizes search data and key insights about recruiting students from Brazil, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey and other countries. It provides tips on understanding student motivations and tailoring campaigns for different markets. The report is intended to help marketing teams recruit more international students effectively.
Gateway Entrep Case Study Individual Final (2) (1)Robin Hoke
This document summarizes a partnership between Gateway Technical College in Wisconsin and École Supérieure de Technologie in Morocco to develop entrepreneurship and business skills. With initial funding from USAID, the schools replicated Gateway's "Biz Squad" course at ESTO to have student teams work with local businesses. The program aimed to increase entrepreneurial skills, provide technical assistance to small businesses, offer experiential learning, and connect students to regional industry. It aligned with Moroccan government goals but faced challenges adapting the American model due to cultural and gender differences in Morocco. The project concluded after achieving its objectives of developing individual and institutional capacity for entrepreneurship education.
The document is a speech given by Christine Scholz of ESIB - The National Unions of Students in Europe at the International Association of Universities Conference on cross-border higher education.
The speech discusses [1] ESIB's role in representing over 10 million students across Europe, [2] the rationale for ESIB drafting a policy paper on transnational education in 2002 due to changes in higher education, and [3] the challenges of quality assurance, recognition and ensuring access when providing higher education across borders.
This document summarizes Christine Scholz's presentation on ESIB's policy paper on transnational education at a 2005 conference of the International Association of Universities.
[1] ESIB represents over 10 million students across Europe and drafted the 2002 policy paper to monitor developments in transnational education and develop policy recommendations from the student perspective.
[2] Traditionally, higher education was viewed as a public good but new views see it as a private good and commodity, leading universities to offer transnational programs to raise revenue. However, this can threaten quality assurance, equal access, and national higher education systems.
[3] The policy paper analyzed benefits like increased choice but also downsides like
The document is a Request for Proposals from the Hive Fashion program, a two-year collaboration between youth organizations in New York City and Chicago focused on connecting teens to the fashion industry. The RFP aims to fund new programs that engage youth in creative production related to fashion or multimedia storytelling about fashion careers. Funded programs will help build the Hive's capacity for offering interest-driven, peer-supported learning experiences connected by shared themes. Grantees will also participate in sharing their experiences and lessons learned to help the network grow.
The document outlines plans for a reunion of graduates from the University of Limpopo. It discusses the background and history of the university. The reunion aims to strengthen connections between graduates and the university. It will provide networking opportunities for graduates and support for current students. The reunion campaign seeks donations to fund student life programs and academic opportunities at the university.
CFY is a national education nonprofit that provides digital learning solutions to help enhance the educational experiences of students from low-income communities. It operates an online K-12 learning platform called PowerMyLearning.com and a direct service initiative called the Digital Learning Program that provides computers and training to schools. Through these programs, CFY has served over 50,000 families nationwide. The organization relies heavily on grants and contributions for funding but recently received a $7 million investment that will support its digital learning platform.
International Student Marketing whitepaper | Net Natives 2014Natives
This document is a report from an agency called Net Natives about international student recruitment trends. It summarizes search data and key insights about recruiting students from Brazil, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey and other countries. It provides tips on understanding student motivations and tailoring campaigns for different markets. The report is intended to help marketing teams recruit more international students effectively.
Gateway Entrep Case Study Individual Final (2) (1)Robin Hoke
This document summarizes a partnership between Gateway Technical College in Wisconsin and École Supérieure de Technologie in Morocco to develop entrepreneurship and business skills. With initial funding from USAID, the schools replicated Gateway's "Biz Squad" course at ESTO to have student teams work with local businesses. The program aimed to increase entrepreneurial skills, provide technical assistance to small businesses, offer experiential learning, and connect students to regional industry. It aligned with Moroccan government goals but faced challenges adapting the American model due to cultural and gender differences in Morocco. The project concluded after achieving its objectives of developing individual and institutional capacity for entrepreneurship education.
Advisory Group Meeting Fairview Hotel, Nairobi 21 & 22nd May, 2009PiLNAfrica
This presentation to the Advisory Group discusses key problems experienced in higher education in Africa. It further highlights how OER's can assist in alleviating some of the problems as well as OER Africa's proposed activities in this regard.
The document outlines the marketing strategy and campaign for expanding the number of affiliate universities for the Undergraduate Awards program. Key aspects of the strategy include:
- Targeting 500 universities globally through online brochures, videos, and webinars.
- Expanding engagement in regions like Australia/NZ, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa.
- Contacting key personnel at universities like admissions, research, and careers offices.
- Implementing an online advertising campaign using videos, websites, emails, and webinars to promote benefits to universities.
- Projecting signing up 80 new affiliate universities by February 2015 through the campaign.
The document discusses how Careertivity, a career counseling company, can help Salem State University achieve its strategic goals. Careertivity would conduct an assessment of Salem State's current career services offerings, develop new strategies and tools to better engage students and alumni, and help promote the university's brand and visibility through innovative social media and mobile technologies. The Careertivity team has extensive experience helping universities improve their career counseling programs and positioning.
This document contains:
1. A SWOT analysis of the Alumni Development area at both the national and local levels in AIESEC Romania.
2. An outline for the main pillars and steps to implement an Alumni Development Strategy for 2012-2013, considering the vision for 2015.
3. Descriptions of two new revenue-generating products for Alumni Development: 1) Selling accredited graduation diplomas and 2) An alumni engagement package sold to companies.
The document discusses strategies for institutions to meet the online education needs of lifelong learners. It notes that the online education market is growing rapidly and includes both traditional universities and new providers. Lifelong learners want convenience, flexibility, engagement, career-focused programs, and recognition from established brands. Institutional strategies include starting small with existing programs, incentivizing faculty, developing financial models, benchmarking, and focusing on quality student services. The key is meeting learner needs through innovation while staying true to an institution's mission and strengths.
[Challenge:Future] C:F NETWORK EXPANSION PROGRAM (CFNEP)Challenge:Future
The CFNEP program aims to educate 764 youths in Nigeria on sustainability and innovation. It connects classrooms globally using online tools to facilitate cultural exchange, mentorship and collaborative learning. University student facilitators lead curriculum in local schools and guide international project pairs. Exceptional students are recognized in the CFNEP Hall of Fame. The program launched in Nigeria and aims to connect schools in Africa, Europe, Middle East and US to impact thousands of youths. The initiator Michael Iyanro created CFNEP to promote partnerships across sectors and generations that solve problems and build a generation of leaders.
The document provides information for teams participating in the Brathay Apprentice Challenge regional heats. It outlines the requirements and judging criteria for the heats, which involve raising awareness of apprenticeships, completing a community project, and participating in National Apprenticeship Week. Teams are encouraged to promote apprenticeships internally and externally using various media like newsletters, school visits, social media, and traditional media. The toolkit offers guidance and examples to help teams complete the regional heat tasks successfully.
Models for unbundling university learning and teaching provisionNeil Morris
The document discusses the concept of "unbundling" in higher education, where educational services are disaggregated and potentially delivered by multiple providers. It examines how unbundling is occurring through online education models in the UK and South Africa. Key findings include private companies prioritizing university rankings and building partnerships focused on new markets, while students prefer on-campus learning for social and networking benefits. The research aims to understand different stakeholder perspectives on unbundling and how it intersects with digital technologies and potential inequalities in provision.
1) The document discusses the opportunities and challenges of cross-border education expansion and what services are needed for member institutions of university associations.
2) It recommends establishing a regional office of the International Association of Universities to facilitate cooperation between member states on issues like quality, management, and financing of higher education.
3) Other recommendations include developing programs to encourage student and faculty mobility and exchange, preparing reports on the state of higher education in member countries, and facilitating capacity building in the use of information technology for education.
The SVHEC has leveraged TIC funds to innovate and sustain workforce education programs. TIC funds have supported infrastructure development, innovative programming, technology acquisition, and recruitment of key personnel. This has allowed the SVHEC to develop programs like Product Design & Development and Digital Art & Design. TIC funds were critical to the SVHEC's ability to transform the regional economy through education.
This document discusses attracting international students to UK universities. It provides an overview of the current international student market, barriers and competitors faced by UK universities, and the needs and benefits of international students. University marketing activities and strategies for differentiation are examined. The International Higher Education Network seeks to encourage awareness of international issues and support international partnerships between UK universities.
This document provides an overview of STE(A)M Truck's 20-day programming at Connally Elementary School during the spring of 2016. It includes:
1) A sample daily schedule including activities like huddles, activations, building, and reflections.
2) A day-by-day schedule of the 20 visits, outlining specific projects and builds students will work on each day.
3) Background on STE(A)M Truck's mission to close opportunity gaps and transform learning through hands-on, experiential making with students and community experts.
The document summarizes initiatives in Illinois to coordinate education and workforce development programs. It describes the Illinois Pathways framework which defines course sequences for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Key aspects of support include a website with career and course information, a resource center for local programs, and STEM learning exchanges to improve partnerships and opportunities. State agencies are working together on these initiatives to strengthen the talent pipeline, improve education programs, and support economic growth in the state.
Consultonomic Solutions for Strategic Growth - Educational Institutes (Mahar...Consultonmic
Consultonomic Solutions provides strategic consulting services to educational institutes in Maharashtra, India. Their key services include strategic affiliations and partnerships with domestic and international universities, assistance with admissions including marketing, branding, and onboarding operations, and additional value-added initiatives to help institutes build their brand and compete effectively. They have a detailed 11-step plan to help institutes grow which focuses on web marketing, channel sales partnerships, university relationships, events, print/radio/online advertising, direct marketing, career fairs, unique course offerings, subject matter experts, and web-based value additions. Their goal is to help institutes strategically increase their student intake and market position through comprehensive strategic consulting solutions.
Teopista plenary presentation at the ttf mexico pptKevin L. Fowler
The document summarizes the International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity, which brings together world leaders, policymakers, educators and researchers to develop an investment case and financing pathway for achieving equal educational opportunities globally. The Commission aims to (1) bring together evidence of best practices, (2) agree on an investment case and action agenda, (3) secure increased and more effective investments, and (4) inspire leaders to action. It will be chaired by Gordon Brown and comprised of approximately 20 commissioners. Over the course of 2016, it will conduct research, outreach and issue a report with recommendations to the UN General Assembly in September 2016.
University of Malta Strategic Plan 2020-2025BrendaVella
As a dynamic tertiary education institution, the University of Malta has developed a strategy that will chart its course for the years to come.
The Strategic Plan 2020-2025 sets out the goals and priorities for the University, its faculties, departments, centres, institutes and schools. The plan approved by the Senate on 30 May 2019 and by the Council on 21 June 2019, reflects the evolving state of higher education, society, industry and the economy. It focuses on students’ experience, resources, the contribution of the academic community and the University's impact on the nation as well as the insights of the wider University community and social partners.
During the academic year 2018-19 the entire University community of 15,000 students and staff, as well as its external stakeholders were invited to actively participate in the strategic planning process through strategy conferences, working groups, advisory committees and surveys.
The Strategic Plan will be supported by a more comprehensive implementation plan which will be endorsed by the University Senate and Council and overseen by the Steering Committee for Strategic Planning, chaired by the Rector. The University's internal and external stakeholders will remain vital to the implementation of the plan.
Main Editor:
Professor Tanya Sammut-Bonnici
Pro-Rector Strategic Planning and Enterprise
University of MALTA
Towards quality in e learning quality assurance - epprobate international cou...Marjan Milošević
This document discusses quality assurance in e-learning and the Epprobate international quality label for e-learning courseware. It provides background on e-learning quality, certification approaches, and the BADEN project. It then describes the aim, objectives, procedure, self-assessment document, evaluation process, and quality grid of the Epprobate label. The conclusion states that Epprobate makes progress in addressing challenges of internationalization, distinguishing quality assurance scales, and using an objective yet not overly complex methodology.
Curio Webinar - Panel Discussion: The Future of International Foundation Prog...Curio London
Key takeaways from Curio's live panel discussion on the Future of International Foundation Programmes hosted on 4th February.
- What did we learn in 2020?
- Delivery challenges or opportunities?
- Could the market fracture?
- What is next for IFPs?
Click through to find out our expert panellists' insights.
Shifting Education - Embracing the Transformation #OTRK12Dave Truss
On The Rise K12 - #OTRK12 Spotlight Presentation: David Truss is Vice Principal and Lead Administrator of Coquitlam Open Learning and Inquiry Hub Secondary School, (as well as co-founder of Inquiry Hub). The Inquiry Hub was just recently named the recipient of the Ken Spencer Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning from the Canadian Education Association. David has been in education for 17 years, with two of those years as a Principal in China, and the rest of his experience in Coquitlam, BC. He has worked in schools from Pre-K to Adult education, and he has an interest in blended learning and the use of technology to create open, connected learning environments. His 'Pair-a-Dimes for Your Thoughts' blog has been his open learning journal for the past 9 years: pairadimes.davidtruss.com
The document provides an overview of the Microsoft Education Transformation Framework, which is designed to help schools and education systems plan and implement systemic changes to better support student learning. The framework includes 10 components of transformation across leadership/policy and 21st century pedagogy. It also summarizes research on education systems that have improved performance and provides guidance on adapting successful strategies. Examples are given of how schools have used the framework to envision changes like empowering classrooms, enabling anytime learning, engaging students in deep learning, and personalizing education.
21st Century Science Education - A Teacher's Perspectivesciencecharter
Science education in the 21st century focuses on developing skills like problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration and digital literacy in students. Teachers aim to make lessons more hands-on, project-based and relevant to students' lives by incorporating real-world issues and technologies into curricula. The goal is to prepare students for a future that is rapidly being shaped by scientific and technological innovation.
Advisory Group Meeting Fairview Hotel, Nairobi 21 & 22nd May, 2009PiLNAfrica
This presentation to the Advisory Group discusses key problems experienced in higher education in Africa. It further highlights how OER's can assist in alleviating some of the problems as well as OER Africa's proposed activities in this regard.
The document outlines the marketing strategy and campaign for expanding the number of affiliate universities for the Undergraduate Awards program. Key aspects of the strategy include:
- Targeting 500 universities globally through online brochures, videos, and webinars.
- Expanding engagement in regions like Australia/NZ, Europe, North America, South America, and Africa.
- Contacting key personnel at universities like admissions, research, and careers offices.
- Implementing an online advertising campaign using videos, websites, emails, and webinars to promote benefits to universities.
- Projecting signing up 80 new affiliate universities by February 2015 through the campaign.
The document discusses how Careertivity, a career counseling company, can help Salem State University achieve its strategic goals. Careertivity would conduct an assessment of Salem State's current career services offerings, develop new strategies and tools to better engage students and alumni, and help promote the university's brand and visibility through innovative social media and mobile technologies. The Careertivity team has extensive experience helping universities improve their career counseling programs and positioning.
This document contains:
1. A SWOT analysis of the Alumni Development area at both the national and local levels in AIESEC Romania.
2. An outline for the main pillars and steps to implement an Alumni Development Strategy for 2012-2013, considering the vision for 2015.
3. Descriptions of two new revenue-generating products for Alumni Development: 1) Selling accredited graduation diplomas and 2) An alumni engagement package sold to companies.
The document discusses strategies for institutions to meet the online education needs of lifelong learners. It notes that the online education market is growing rapidly and includes both traditional universities and new providers. Lifelong learners want convenience, flexibility, engagement, career-focused programs, and recognition from established brands. Institutional strategies include starting small with existing programs, incentivizing faculty, developing financial models, benchmarking, and focusing on quality student services. The key is meeting learner needs through innovation while staying true to an institution's mission and strengths.
[Challenge:Future] C:F NETWORK EXPANSION PROGRAM (CFNEP)Challenge:Future
The CFNEP program aims to educate 764 youths in Nigeria on sustainability and innovation. It connects classrooms globally using online tools to facilitate cultural exchange, mentorship and collaborative learning. University student facilitators lead curriculum in local schools and guide international project pairs. Exceptional students are recognized in the CFNEP Hall of Fame. The program launched in Nigeria and aims to connect schools in Africa, Europe, Middle East and US to impact thousands of youths. The initiator Michael Iyanro created CFNEP to promote partnerships across sectors and generations that solve problems and build a generation of leaders.
The document provides information for teams participating in the Brathay Apprentice Challenge regional heats. It outlines the requirements and judging criteria for the heats, which involve raising awareness of apprenticeships, completing a community project, and participating in National Apprenticeship Week. Teams are encouraged to promote apprenticeships internally and externally using various media like newsletters, school visits, social media, and traditional media. The toolkit offers guidance and examples to help teams complete the regional heat tasks successfully.
Models for unbundling university learning and teaching provisionNeil Morris
The document discusses the concept of "unbundling" in higher education, where educational services are disaggregated and potentially delivered by multiple providers. It examines how unbundling is occurring through online education models in the UK and South Africa. Key findings include private companies prioritizing university rankings and building partnerships focused on new markets, while students prefer on-campus learning for social and networking benefits. The research aims to understand different stakeholder perspectives on unbundling and how it intersects with digital technologies and potential inequalities in provision.
1) The document discusses the opportunities and challenges of cross-border education expansion and what services are needed for member institutions of university associations.
2) It recommends establishing a regional office of the International Association of Universities to facilitate cooperation between member states on issues like quality, management, and financing of higher education.
3) Other recommendations include developing programs to encourage student and faculty mobility and exchange, preparing reports on the state of higher education in member countries, and facilitating capacity building in the use of information technology for education.
The SVHEC has leveraged TIC funds to innovate and sustain workforce education programs. TIC funds have supported infrastructure development, innovative programming, technology acquisition, and recruitment of key personnel. This has allowed the SVHEC to develop programs like Product Design & Development and Digital Art & Design. TIC funds were critical to the SVHEC's ability to transform the regional economy through education.
This document discusses attracting international students to UK universities. It provides an overview of the current international student market, barriers and competitors faced by UK universities, and the needs and benefits of international students. University marketing activities and strategies for differentiation are examined. The International Higher Education Network seeks to encourage awareness of international issues and support international partnerships between UK universities.
This document provides an overview of STE(A)M Truck's 20-day programming at Connally Elementary School during the spring of 2016. It includes:
1) A sample daily schedule including activities like huddles, activations, building, and reflections.
2) A day-by-day schedule of the 20 visits, outlining specific projects and builds students will work on each day.
3) Background on STE(A)M Truck's mission to close opportunity gaps and transform learning through hands-on, experiential making with students and community experts.
The document summarizes initiatives in Illinois to coordinate education and workforce development programs. It describes the Illinois Pathways framework which defines course sequences for careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Key aspects of support include a website with career and course information, a resource center for local programs, and STEM learning exchanges to improve partnerships and opportunities. State agencies are working together on these initiatives to strengthen the talent pipeline, improve education programs, and support economic growth in the state.
Consultonomic Solutions for Strategic Growth - Educational Institutes (Mahar...Consultonmic
Consultonomic Solutions provides strategic consulting services to educational institutes in Maharashtra, India. Their key services include strategic affiliations and partnerships with domestic and international universities, assistance with admissions including marketing, branding, and onboarding operations, and additional value-added initiatives to help institutes build their brand and compete effectively. They have a detailed 11-step plan to help institutes grow which focuses on web marketing, channel sales partnerships, university relationships, events, print/radio/online advertising, direct marketing, career fairs, unique course offerings, subject matter experts, and web-based value additions. Their goal is to help institutes strategically increase their student intake and market position through comprehensive strategic consulting solutions.
Teopista plenary presentation at the ttf mexico pptKevin L. Fowler
The document summarizes the International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity, which brings together world leaders, policymakers, educators and researchers to develop an investment case and financing pathway for achieving equal educational opportunities globally. The Commission aims to (1) bring together evidence of best practices, (2) agree on an investment case and action agenda, (3) secure increased and more effective investments, and (4) inspire leaders to action. It will be chaired by Gordon Brown and comprised of approximately 20 commissioners. Over the course of 2016, it will conduct research, outreach and issue a report with recommendations to the UN General Assembly in September 2016.
University of Malta Strategic Plan 2020-2025BrendaVella
As a dynamic tertiary education institution, the University of Malta has developed a strategy that will chart its course for the years to come.
The Strategic Plan 2020-2025 sets out the goals and priorities for the University, its faculties, departments, centres, institutes and schools. The plan approved by the Senate on 30 May 2019 and by the Council on 21 June 2019, reflects the evolving state of higher education, society, industry and the economy. It focuses on students’ experience, resources, the contribution of the academic community and the University's impact on the nation as well as the insights of the wider University community and social partners.
During the academic year 2018-19 the entire University community of 15,000 students and staff, as well as its external stakeholders were invited to actively participate in the strategic planning process through strategy conferences, working groups, advisory committees and surveys.
The Strategic Plan will be supported by a more comprehensive implementation plan which will be endorsed by the University Senate and Council and overseen by the Steering Committee for Strategic Planning, chaired by the Rector. The University's internal and external stakeholders will remain vital to the implementation of the plan.
Main Editor:
Professor Tanya Sammut-Bonnici
Pro-Rector Strategic Planning and Enterprise
University of MALTA
Towards quality in e learning quality assurance - epprobate international cou...Marjan Milošević
This document discusses quality assurance in e-learning and the Epprobate international quality label for e-learning courseware. It provides background on e-learning quality, certification approaches, and the BADEN project. It then describes the aim, objectives, procedure, self-assessment document, evaluation process, and quality grid of the Epprobate label. The conclusion states that Epprobate makes progress in addressing challenges of internationalization, distinguishing quality assurance scales, and using an objective yet not overly complex methodology.
Curio Webinar - Panel Discussion: The Future of International Foundation Prog...Curio London
Key takeaways from Curio's live panel discussion on the Future of International Foundation Programmes hosted on 4th February.
- What did we learn in 2020?
- Delivery challenges or opportunities?
- Could the market fracture?
- What is next for IFPs?
Click through to find out our expert panellists' insights.
Shifting Education - Embracing the Transformation #OTRK12Dave Truss
On The Rise K12 - #OTRK12 Spotlight Presentation: David Truss is Vice Principal and Lead Administrator of Coquitlam Open Learning and Inquiry Hub Secondary School, (as well as co-founder of Inquiry Hub). The Inquiry Hub was just recently named the recipient of the Ken Spencer Award for Innovation in Teaching and Learning from the Canadian Education Association. David has been in education for 17 years, with two of those years as a Principal in China, and the rest of his experience in Coquitlam, BC. He has worked in schools from Pre-K to Adult education, and he has an interest in blended learning and the use of technology to create open, connected learning environments. His 'Pair-a-Dimes for Your Thoughts' blog has been his open learning journal for the past 9 years: pairadimes.davidtruss.com
The document provides an overview of the Microsoft Education Transformation Framework, which is designed to help schools and education systems plan and implement systemic changes to better support student learning. The framework includes 10 components of transformation across leadership/policy and 21st century pedagogy. It also summarizes research on education systems that have improved performance and provides guidance on adapting successful strategies. Examples are given of how schools have used the framework to envision changes like empowering classrooms, enabling anytime learning, engaging students in deep learning, and personalizing education.
21st Century Science Education - A Teacher's Perspectivesciencecharter
Science education in the 21st century focuses on developing skills like problem solving, critical thinking, collaboration and digital literacy in students. Teachers aim to make lessons more hands-on, project-based and relevant to students' lives by incorporating real-world issues and technologies into curricula. The goal is to prepare students for a future that is rapidly being shaped by scientific and technological innovation.
Slides from my talk at SVA's Design Goes Social: Negotiating the Intersections of Art, Politics, and Community, Thursday, September 19th, 2013 at 7:00 PM; 45-50 30th Street, Long Island City, NY 11101. http://www.sva.edu/special-programs/hablas-diseno/events
The document provides information about Section A of a Media Studies exam, including:
- Question 1(a) asks students to discuss the development of their skills from AS to A2 in relation to aspects like digital technology, creativity, etc.
- Question 1(b) asks students to analyze one of their coursework products in relation to theoretical concepts like narrative, audience, genre, or representation.
- It provides advice on how to spend time on each question and how to do well, such as demonstrating progress, using examples, and terminology.
- It also includes sample exam questions and brief explanations of genre and narrative theory concepts to help students prepare.
1. A study analyzed the impact of different types of digital actions on consumer advocacy, finding that actions involving social sharing and participation generated the most conversations, influenced purchases, and drove higher spending.
2. Actions like contributing reviews, providing feedback, and creating content resulted in over 2.5 times as many conversations compared to simply visiting a website. They also influenced 4 times as many purchases per 100 consumers.
3. The study suggests marketers take a broader view of ROI beyond direct responses, and consider the influence social actions have through word-of-mouth and consumer networks. Moving interactions from "dead ends" into social spaces allows more participation and sharing.
My keynote for Xenia's Expo Forum [the original version is based on ZuiPresi's presentation system. take a look here: http://zuiprezi.com/prezi/1503/view/ ]
Media Theory - Audience Representation Narrative GenreMissMoore866
1. Reception theory examines how audiences receive and make meaning from media texts. It emphasizes that meaning comes from the interaction between the text and the reader/viewer, not from the text itself.
2. David Morley applied reception theory to television with his Nationwide Project, which found that people from different social groups interpreted the same program differently based on their positions.
3. Uses and gratifications theory posits that audiences are active in choosing media to fulfill certain needs, such as escape, social interaction, identity, and information.
This document provides an overview of key concepts and debates in media theory, structured as a toolkit. It covers topics such as texts and literacies, analyzing still and moving images, debates around audiences and effects, concepts of ideology and power in media, and emerging perspectives on media 2.0 and participatory digital media. The document uses examples, concepts, and theories to illustrate different analytical approaches to understanding media. It aims to equip readers with a range of theoretical lenses for interpreting and critiquing media texts.
This is the theory revision I created for my A2 Media group a couple of years ago. There is some general narrative theory, Media theory Laura Mulvey etc and Racial Representation theory, Stuart Hall, Paul Gilroy, bell hooks etc. This was based on Media and Collective Identity focusing on the representation of black culture in British Film and American Music Videos.
The document discusses several media theories:
- Effects theory argues that media has direct effects on audiences, potentially manipulating them
- Uses and gratifications theory examines what audiences do with media to fulfill needs
- Reception theory views audiences as active interpreters of media texts based on their social and cultural backgrounds, leading to varied readings of the same text.
Representation theory examines how media represent people, places, events and concepts through images, words and sounds. It considers how representations are constructed and how they seem natural to audiences. Representations are selective and involve processes of production, distribution and reception that shape meaning. Audiences interpret representations based on their own experiences and backgrounds.
The Zambian Entrepreneurship Learning & Training Platform is an online and offline environment launched in 2014 to provide skills training, knowledge sharing, and networking for entrepreneurs in Zambia and globally. The platform was created by Nchitonet Dot Com Ltd. to promote sustainable entrepreneurship through innovation, training, and connections. Courses cover topics like business planning, financial management, market research, and using technology for business. Local entrepreneurs design the interactive courses which are available to everyone online, with some programs reserved for specific groups. Sponsors from organizations and government can support courses and scholarships to help turn business ideas into realities.
The document provides an overview of ICT integration in Youth Polytechnics in Kenya. It discusses:
1) Planning and strategizing for ICT integration, including adopting approaches from similar projects, capacity building of instructors, and developing a content management system.
2) The setup process, which involves stakeholder involvement, needs assessments, defining objectives, and implementing evidence-based interventions through a safe learning environment.
3) Ongoing support, which includes training and support for facilitators, ability to replicate the program, and monitoring and evaluating the integration process and its impacts.
The overall goal is to improve education and skills training at Youth Polytechnics through strategic integration of ICT.
Digital Capability Training for University Staff Developing a FrameworkGood Things Foundation
This is the Powerpoint presentation by Vicki McGarvey and Julie Adams, Staffordshire University, from our TeachMeet event with CILIP ILG in Leeds on Wednesday 10 February 2016.
Digital Marketing MSc Induction slides 22 septLisa Harris
This document provides an overview and plan for a student induction on digital marketing. It discusses the digital marketing program structure, upcoming events, and resources for students. Students are encouraged to actively research topics, contribute online, and get involved with extracurricular activities like the Digital Champions program to gain skills and experience in digital marketing. Employers are increasingly using social media in hiring and expect digital literacy and online professional profiles from candidates.
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 document outlines plans for an AIESEC student exchange program between several countries. It discusses:
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This document provides an overview and plan for a student induction on digital marketing. It discusses:
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Mustard Marketing created several online elements for the Digital Media and Marketing Association (DMMA) in line with DMMA's value proposition to engage and grow South Africa's digital community. These included an online membership application form, blogger survey form, thank you page for members, branding for DMMA's Knowledge Network training hub, banners and certificates to promote the Knowledge Network, and tabs for DMMA's Facebook page for signups, the Knowledge Network, engagement metrics, and blogs.
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help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
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Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
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2. Welcome to the DMMA’s Knowledge
Network, a group led by South Africa’s
top digital professionals who aim to
promote the use, understanding and
development of digital in the media
and marketing environment through
transformation and training.
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3. OBJECTIVES:
• Develop new knowledge society.
• Build new skill-sets.
• Enhance and empower a fresh generation of
media and marketing thinkers as the industry
transforms to digital.
• Provide enrichment and skilling to previously
disadvantaged communities (especially women).
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4. TARGET MARKET:
• African Youth
• Women dominant
• Matric candidates with intervention starting
at - Grade 9 level
• University and FET college students
(including - AAA, Boston Media School, Vega
School of advertising & Red and Yellow
School of logic and magic)
• Existing media and marketing workforce
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5. OBJECTIVES:
We will set the tone for the campaign by then mounting a highly publicized promotional
pledge, whereby members organisations will be asked to sign-on to support our
transformation and training campaign, including:
• Identifying new talent to drive the future of digital.
• Promoting digital media as a profession.
• Growing the profile of black women in the sector.
• Attracting a network of learners to inter-act with thought – leaders in the digital
media and marketing industry.
• Sharing knowledge, fostering learning and connecting a developing industry.
Signatories will be encouraged to acknowledge their pledge by displaying their certificates
in their office environs to showcase their recognition towards promoting transformation
and digital training.
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7. INTER-FACE 1: 2012: GRADES 9 - 12:
THE ABC OF DIGITAL: ADVISING ON
DIGITAL AS A CAREER CHOICE
1. Attracting learners: Interact with high schools to raise the profile of
digital media as an attractive career path.
Create awareness and position digital media as a career that includes
content development, media, marketing, development, web sites, content
aggregation, management systems, business systems and web design
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8. • This method looks to involve the full
learning triangle of parent, teacher
and learner and will be aimed at
Grade 9 – 12
• In year 1 we will identify a network
of schools from Ekurhuleni e.g.
Katlehong, Benoni, and Pretoria and
Soweto in Gauteng; and two schools
each in KZN and the Western Cape.
• Initially we will select girls to support
gender transformation and we will
instigate:
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9. • Career guidance talks to learners from Grade 9 upwards
• Parenting education: We will attend parent meetings to present digital media as a
career option
• Learnership Programmes: It should become mandatory that DMMA members take
one/two students per year to actively share skills for two months
• DMMA Job-Shadow Week: Members will host a shadowing programme that involves
taking learners into the office for five days. Candidates will be chosen from the
DMMA school network
• Bring about discussion and awareness for the excitement of digital as a developing
skill across career websites, blogs and tweets to make sure that the DMMA is
associated with the up-liftment of skills, training and transformation
• Set up a Facebook group of digital careers and people working in the industry.
• Open discussion with the likes of the National Electronic Media Institute of South
Africa (NEMISA) who train according to SETTA accredited programmes like TV and
radio production, Animation and Graphic Design. The SABC offer 1.5m in bursaries to
train close to 1 000 graduates a year.
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10. INTER-FACE 2:
CAREER DAYS
Lift interest in ITC and digital media by
providing advice and information booths at
university and school career days. Use these
insights and responses to determine the way
forward and develop learning collateral
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11. Graduate Recruitment 2012/2013
South African Universities
University Career Fair Career Fair Dates
UPTA General-08th/09th May 2012 08th/09th May
WITS General Career Fair : 19th July; General 19th July;04th October
Career Fair-04th October
UWC General Career Fair-3 April 3 April
UCT General Career Fair-14th August 2012 14th August
STELLENBOSCH 01st August 2012-General 01st/02nd August 2012
NORTH WEST General Career Fair-22 May; 22nd May
NW-MAFIKENG General Career Fair-18th/19th July 18th/19th July
RHODES General Career Fair- 30th July 30th July/07th August
UKZN Not available
NMMU
UJ
UNISA
UFS
Members to host Career days to promote digital as a vocation
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12. INTER-FACE 3: MEDIA CAMPAIGN 2012
• Prepare and disseminate press releases for inclusion in careers supplements each
quarter - each Exco member to prepare 1 press release providing their entry angle for
the sector
• Include free 3 minute Career Advice on Matrics Uploaded (SABC 1) and Switched On
(Soweto TV and other community TV)
• Prepare digital media career ads for use as fillers across member media and websites.
• Include Facebook, Twitter, Bozza & MXit into the campaign dissemination mix.
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13. INTER-FACE 4: MENTORSHIP
• Identify DMMA members that already have a mentoring culture.
• Survey DMMA member companies to understand what form of mentorship
works best in each environment.
• Devise a DMMA Mentoring Programme that includes sharing knowledge,
fostering learning and connecting users and students across the industry.
• Create a mentoring workshop for learners.
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14. INTER-FACE 5: DMMA INTERNSHIPS:
• Attract candidates via mobile, online, member sites,
educational publications and programming and specifically
identified schools in townships, peri-urban environments and
the DOE.
• Each member organisation to offer one internships per year.
Interns to be paid.
• Intern stipends suggested at R2 000 plus transport for first
half-year and R4 000 plus transport for the second six
months. Members can then offer successful trainees jobs or
put their names onto a DMMA notice board.
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15. INTERFACE 6:
DMMA JOB-SHADOWING-WEEK
• Learners from the schools that we have visited
across the provinces should be invited to spend a
shadowing week at member companies.
• This will give them the opportunity to understand
and consider digital media and/or marketing as a
career and will help guide them in making subject
choices
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16. INTER-FACE 7: WORKING WITH
EXISTING SERVICE PROVIDERS:
Digital course offerings are growing rapidly across digital specific institutions,
FET colleges, universities, online and through in-house business programmes.
•Various courses are offered by training institutions such as iGibbs, Rhodes University,
Blue Magnet Digital Solutions, Quirk, the Digital Academy, Britefire, Damelin
•Look at creating association-rights with certificated institutions - this will align the
DMMA to institutions who are at the forefront of training and development in the digital
media and marketing space
•Possibly partner with DJ Fresh Scholarship that awards top performing African students
who want to get into media)
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17. INTER-FACE 8: SKILLS SURVEY
AND AUDIT:
•Run surveys to estimate a needs analysis among media,
marketing, government and corporate South Africa for skills
in the sector
•List the different jobs in the different digital media and marketing
sectors and explain what each entails and what inherent
capabilities are required
•Promote digital as a career on member sites and facebook
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18. INTER-FACE 9: TRANSFORMING
AND UNDERSTANDING THE
WORLD WE WORK IN: EXISTING STAFF
• Attract staff in legacy media to study the ABC of Digital through short courses as per
the AMASA model
• Develop DMMA short course modules
• Work closely with AMASA to look at building digital studies into their existing
education programmes including:
Media Management Course (with AAA)
Bursary Fund
Annual Workshop (media planning
Amasa Text book
Their committee members also assist AAA in setting exam papers, monitoring course
material and engaging top class lecturers who give freely of their time to impart their
knowledge to learners.
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19. Introduce annual workshops for sales, marketing and editorial staff
This will be a major step forward in understanding convergence across the industry
The DMMA learning series can include:
•Behind the scenes with digital
•Understanding digital for a future career
•We will help you train for your future
Course audiences:
Courses should be tailored to digital natives and digital Immigrants across the sector
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20. INTER-FACE 10: ICT SPONSORSHIPS
AND GRANTS
By establishing the DMMA Knowledge Network as a partner that stimulates and fosters
learning, training and mentoring in media and marketing in an emerging economy, the
organisation could set up a training NGO and apply for accreditation in the longer term.
Funding and scholarships can then be sought via international foundations such as
Kellogs, Bill Gates, Harvard, Thomson Reuters etc.
Outcome: A data base of 700 students each year who have inter-faced with ITC learning
either through DMMA efforts, training institutions, schools, colleges or the work place.
This base will provide the enlightened digital natives of tomorrow who have been trained
to take digital media and marketing to the new level
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21. LAUNCH CAMPAIGN:
• Establish an online forum where members can post
their suggestions to encourage online brainstorming
• Introduce a DMMA digital planning certificate - three
different levels: Basic, Proficient, Expert to up-skill
media planners , creatives and sales staff
• Use content from across the various courses to get
buy-in of all schools and resource providers
• White label existing content
• Consider content from Zibusiso’s book as a two week
semester course
• Collate and understand what is already being
produced
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22. LAUNCH CAMPAIGN:
• Find out the size of the industry
• Look at Old Friends Young Talent (OFYT) an initiative
that wants to transform the ad industry from the
bottom up.
• Establish a "Google Engage" type website where
members can find resources and study online, with
an online exam to be done where they can get
accreditations (and future employees can cross
check accreditations).
• Schools presented for consideration include:
Bhukulani Secondary School in Soweto, Glendale
Secondary School in Mitchells Plain and
Masiphumelele High School in Fish Hoek
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23. We ................... a member of the Digital Media and Marketing Association
Pledge to promote transformation and digital growth within our Organisation
and will train …… % of candidates by 2015
Signed:
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