8th International Skills Forum: Future of Skills and Jobs in the Age of Digital Disruptions
27 August 2019 to 29 August 2019
Manila
Philippines
In this age of disruption and automation, how do we remain responsive and relevant in the world of work?
Developments in artificial intelligence and robotics are seen as major threats to jobs that require routine tasks. There are also growing concerns about rising inequalities and how technology is contributing to wider economic gap. On the positive side, technology provides opportunities to enhance human capacity and productivity.
Two critical challenges in education and skills development are (i) poor learning despite improved access at all levels of education and (ii) serious skills mismatches despite growing investments in education and training. How can governments address these challenges and how can ADB support the governments? These challenges require innovative solutions in close partnerships among governments, development partners, private sector and civil society organizations. In Asia and the Pacific Region, these challenges are further exacerbated by the demographic changes and technological disruptions.
With the theme Future of Skills and Jobs in the Age of Digital Disruptions, the 8th International Skills Forum highlighted transformational practices in education and training using technology, eLearning, and innovative partnerships; implications of and response to Industry 4.0 on skills and jobs; and examples of innovations in education and training through the “Innovation Marketplace”.
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Program and Learning Materials:
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Aug 2019 | Opening Remarks |
Opening Remarks - 8th International Skills Forum Government has an important role to play in leveraging technological advances for inclusive growth. In his opening remarks, ADB's Bambang Susantono share... |
Bambang Susantono |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Forum Objectives and Introduction | Brajesh Panth | |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Keynote Address | Rethinking Strategies to Accelerate Student Learning Outcomes in K–12 | Lant Pritchett |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 1: Panel Discussion | How to Prepare the Workforce in a Rapidly Changing World | Kate Benkhen, Michael Fung, Srinivas Reddy, Gayathri Vasudevan, Ambe Tierro |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 2A: Effective K–12 Delivery Models |
How Virtual Reality Changes K-12 Education How real is virtual reality in the context of K-12 education? Download this presentation to learn more. |
Linda Cai |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 2A: Effective K–12 Delivery Models |
Two Simple Ways We Bring Joy Back in Learning 51Talk's Cecilia Lewis shares the conditions that would lead to effective learning. |
Cecilia Lewis |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 2A: Effective K–12 Delivery Models |
Empowering Teachers through Technology Technology can never replace the critical behavioral relationship between the teacher and child, including demonstration of emotional connection and positive... |
Shannon May |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 2B: Transformational TVET: Good Practices from APACC Accredited Institutions |
Quality Assurance Through APACC Learn more about the benefits of Asia Pacific Accreditation and Certification Commission (APACC) accreditation. |
Ramhari Laminchane |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 2B: Transformational TVET: Good Practices from APACC Accredited Institutions |
Good TVET Practices @ PoliteknikSultan AzlanShah (PSAS) Learn more about the experiences ofPoliteknikSultan AzlanShahin providing skills development education to its students. |
Naimah Binti Md. Khalil |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 2B: Transformational TVET: Good Practices from APACC Accredited Institutions |
Good Innovative Practices of TESDA Women's Center, Philippines Innovation in TESDA Women’s Center (TWC) is creating a learning environment that will develop competencies of our students in using strategies and techniques... |
Maria Clara Ignacio |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 2B: Transformational TVET: Good Practices from APACC Accredited Institutions |
Good Practices from Ubon Ratchathani Vocational College, Thailand Learn about the good practices of Ubon Ratchathani Vocational College Thailand, including how they prepare their students to become part of the labor ... |
Thawatchai Punnikul |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 2B: Transformational TVET: Good Practices from APACC Accredited Institutions | Education for Future Generations | Andrew Khaw Hong Cher |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 2C: Innovative Approaches to Digital Learning |
Innovative Approaches to Digital Learning Check out how Microsoft Philantrophies help in advancing a future where every person has the skills, knowledge, and opportunity they need to succeed in... |
Naria Santa Lucia |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 2C: Innovative Approaches to Digital Learning | The Economic Graph | Pei Ying Chua |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 2C: Innovative Approaches to Digital Learning |
Innovative Approaches to Digital Learning Learn more about Udemy, and how it strives tocreate quality contents for its students. |
Richard Qiu |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 3: Innovation Marketplace |
Big Bad Boo Children aged 1-12 are at the prime period of developing and normalizing crucial values (diversity and inclusion, don’t cheat, don’t steal, respect for... |
Devin Woods |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 3: Innovation Marketplace |
Bridge International Academies How technology is blended effectively with content to help teachers improve teaching and learning in the classroom? Bridge International Academies shares... |
Sujatha Muthayya |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 3: Innovation Marketplace |
Institute of Technical Education (ITE) How has ITE responded to the age of digital disruptions and uncertainty? What is the thinking behind its revised curriculum delivery model? Come and hear... |
Sharon Wong , Iris Seet |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 3: Innovation Marketplace |
A Model for Sending Students to Work in USA Right After Graduating in Asia Stony Brook University, one of the flagships of the United States’ largest comprehensive university system (SUNY),opened a new Korea campus in 2012 that... |
Chihmao Hsieh |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 3: Innovation Marketplace |
Udemy for Government Udemy is working with governments worldwide, through Udemy for Government offering, a curated content collection of more than 3,500 courses, to support... |
Richard Qiu |
| 27 Aug 2019 | Session 3: Innovation Marketplace |
Towards ASEAN 4.0: ASEAN Digital Innovation Program Youth, who account for more than 33% of ASEAN’s population, undoubtedly play a key role in bringing the region closer to its aspirations as outlined in... |
Nhi Le |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 4: Regional Meetings | ||
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 5A: TPD@Scale |
TPD@Scale Coalition for the Global South TPD@Scale Coalition for the Global South is a collaborative effort of education and technology stakeholders worldwide who are engaged in teacher professional... |
Cher Ping Lim |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 5A: TPD@Scale |
Review of Emerging Technologies to Address Personalization, Support, and Assessment This presentation looks into the emerging technologies relevant to teacher professional development. |
Ma. Mercedes Rodrigo |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 5A: TPD@Scale |
Philippines Case Study: ELLN Digital Learn more about the Philippine experience on the implementation of Early Language Literacy and Numeracy (ELLN) Digital. |
Justin III Edward Modesto |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 5B: Innovative Models of Teacher Development in TVET |
Making Teachers Development Work: The Experience of the ETF What does the European Training Foundationdo to support teachers and trainers? Download this material to know more. |
Cesare Onestini |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 5B: Innovative Models of Teacher Development in TVET |
KOREATECH Innovation for TVET Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH) was established by the Korean Ministry of Labor in 1991 to develop education models and capacitate... |
Haiwoong Park |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 5B: Innovative Models of Teacher Development in TVET | ITE’s Response to the New Wave of Industry Transformation | Iris Seet |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 5C: Tertiary Institutions-Led Start-ups and Incubation | INSPECTRA: Promoting AI Adoption in Developing Economy | Warasinee Chaisangmongkon |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 5C: Tertiary Institutions-Led Start-ups and Incubation |
Stimulating Entrepreneurship Activity at SUNY Korea Learn how the State University of New York (SUNY) Korea is promoting entrepreneurship among its students. |
Chihmao Hsieh |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 5C: Tertiary Institutions-Led Start-ups and Incubation | Pre-Entrepreneurship & Ripple Effect: Tools for Turbocharging Ecosystems | Rajesh Nair |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Keynote Address | Future of Skills and Jobs | Srinivas Reddy |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 6A: STEM Education in K–12 |
Reasoning and Communication in STEM Learn from the experience of Malaysia in integrating communication and reasoning in STEM education. |
Noraini Binti Idris |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 6A: STEM Education in K–12 |
Roong Aroon School Check our Roong Aroon School is promoting lifelong learning in its curriculum. |
Suwanna Chivapruk |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 6A: STEM Education in K–12 |
Integrating STEM into K-12 Schools STEM is integrated into K-12 schooling because of certain labour and citizenship goals. |
Paul Teng |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 6B: Leveraging Technologies for Labor Market Information |
Labor Market Demand Driven Skill Development By using Big Data technologies and analytics for millions of online employer ads, real-time labor market informationcan help to achieve a more complete... |
Sang Hyon Lee |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 6B: Leveraging Technologies for Labor Market Information |
Skills Gap Assessment and Development for Industry 4.0 Masahiro Fukuhara, Founder of Institution for a Global Society, presents some cases that showthe importance of identifying skills mismatch and how this... |
Masahiro Fukuhara |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 6B: Leveraging Technologies for Labor Market Information | Skills Needs Forecasting for the Digital Economy | Gary Gan |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 6C: Cross-Sectoral Collaboration |
Build4Skills : An Innovative Idea Shaped Into Being Learn more about Build4Skills, and how it aimsto leverage the potential of TVET in infrastructure programs for practice oriented training of national ... |
Per Börjegren |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 6C: Cross-Sectoral Collaboration |
Energy Human Resource Development and Gender Mainstreaming under ADB-funded TVET project in Tajikistan This presentation shares some achievements and good practices from an ADB-funded TVET project in Tajikistan, with focus on human resource development ... |
Eiko Izawa |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 6C: Cross-Sectoral Collaboration |
Cross Sectoral Collaboration: Road Safety as an Example This presentation share how to promote road safety through cross-sectoral collaboration. |
James Leather |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 6C: Cross-Sectoral Collaboration |
Cross Sectoral Collaboration: Adapting to Aging Asia This presentation shares how ADB is responding to the challenge of the region's aging population while providing opportunities for skills development. |
Wendy Walker |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 6C: Cross-Sectoral Collaboration | Twelve Pathways to a Circular Economy: Using Waste to Energy Interventions to Reduce the Burden on our Ecosystem | Steve Peters |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 7A: How Can Technology Enhance Inclusivity? |
Creating A More Inclusive World Microsoft offers tools that make technology more inclusive and accessible. |
Aleandre Kwan |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 7A: How Can Technology Enhance Inclusivity? |
How Can Technology Enhance Inclusivity? Schoo of Concepts (SoC) is a preschool literacy curriculum provider. It runs as a social enterprise, offering programs to both the B2Band B2C sectors. |
Mint Lim |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 7A: How Can Technology Enhance Inclusivity? |
Media as a Tool to Increase Inclusivity Learn howBig Bad Boo Studios promotes education development and inclusivity. |
Devin Woods |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 7B: ADB’s Experience in TVET Projects in East Asia Region |
Key Features of ADB-supported TVET Projects in the People's Republic of China Learn more about the key features ADB-supported TVET Projects in the People's Republic of China. |
Sangay. Penjor |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 7B: ADB’s Experience in TVET Projects in East Asia Region |
Enterprises Involved in TVET: Chinese Experiences Learn from the experiences of enterprises in TVET in the People's Republic of China. |
Liu Yufeng |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 7B: ADB’s Experience in TVET Projects in East Asia Region | Practical Exploration and Experience on Guangxi Modern TVET Development Demonstration Program | Huang Xiongbiao |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 7C: Practically Oriented Higher Education | PHINMA Ed: Accessible, Employment-oriented Philippine Education | Trissa Menardo |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 7C: Practically Oriented Higher Education | KMUTT Work-integrated Learning Model for Empowering Thai Food and Agricultural Business | Suvaluk Asavasanti |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 7C: Practically Oriented Higher Education | Current Trend, Challenges, and Prospects of Student Mobility in Higher Education in the ASEAN region | Indy Hardono |
| 28 Aug 2019 | Session 7C: Practically Oriented Higher Education | Policy of Mongolian Higher Education Reform | Amarjargalan Tumurbaatar and Ariunbolor Davaa |
| Date | Session / Activity | Presentation Material | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2019 | Keynote Address |
Future-Proofing for a New Era Mano Amiga, which translates to Helping Hand, is an affordable K to 12 school with international standards. By providing scholarships and sustainable ... |
Eleanor Rosa Pinugu |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Session 8A: Student Assessment in K–12 |
Assessment Systems That Promote Skills Development Check out the key characteristics of student assessment that supportskills development based on the experience of the Republic of Korea. |
KyungSuk Chang |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Session 8A: Student Assessment in K–12 |
The Human Capital Index The Human Capital Index looks at the road ahead, drawing attention to the future consequences of investments in human capital today. |
Gabriel Demombynes |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Session 8A: Student Assessment in K–12 |
Empower Educators to Proactively Intervene Check out how Snapwiz works to help teachers make use of engaging tech-based assessments. |
Satish Kumar |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Session 8A: Student Assessment in K–12 |
Annual Status of Education Report Existing learning measurements (measures, methods and mechanisms) have evolved over time in developed country contexts based on their needs and capabilities... |
Wilima Wadhwa |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Session 8B: ADB’s Experience in TVET Projects in South Asia Region | Supporting Human Capital Development in Meghalaya | D. P. Wahlang |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Session 8B: ADB’s Experience in TVET Projects in South Asia Region |
Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam This presentation gives an overview about the Himachal Pradesh Project. |
Rohan Chand Thakur |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Session 8B: ADB’s Experience in TVET Projects in South Asia Region |
Skilled in Odisha Check out howOdisha Skill Development Authorityis promoting lifelong learning. |
S.K. Das |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Session 8C: Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development |
So What Do We Do Now? Check out how technology could improve both teaching and learning. |
Steven McKee |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Session 8C: Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development | Southeast Asia Creative Camp | Gatot Hari Priowirjanto |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Session 8C: Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development | Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development | Elmer K. Talavera |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Session 8C: Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development | Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development | Noraini Binit Kaprawi |
| 29 Aug 2019 | Session 8C: Implications of Industry 4.0 on Skills Development |
Preparing for AI: Developing Insights for Key Asian Economies on the Jobs and Skills Implications How could artificial intelligence impact employment in Asia? Download this material to learn more. |
Konstantin Matthies |