Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Read more about Hong Kong University of Science and Technology This presentation identifies 15 guidelines for building a new university of science and technology and creating an innovative model of university-industry linkages. To be successful, identify a niche, not only in the field of science and technology, but deliver an institutional culture and encapsulate it into a vision that stresses uniqueness and interdependent service to industry and society.
Shifting Teacher’s ‘Indigenous’ Beliefs Read more about Shifting Teacher’s ‘Indigenous’ Beliefs Scaling is often defined as multiplying a product or innovation. This prevalent view is inherited from traditional manufacturing industry models and engineering. In education, scaling is about people capacity to enact innovations which can involve products, artifacts, or tools. Hence, cultivating or building of learning communities is integral to scaling in education. Prof. David Hung of the National Institute of Education of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore shares his insights in this presentation.
K to 12 PLUS Project Philippines Read more about K to 12 PLUS Project Philippines The K to 12 initiative of the Philippine Government aims to implement changes in the education system and curricula in line with its new education reform goals. As a form of support, the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has been implementing the K to 12 PLUS Project to assist the ongoing education and training reforms in the country. In this presentation, Andreas Dernbach, K to 12 PLUS Project Director, shares a snapshot of what they have been doing.
European Training Foundation Read more about European Training Foundation The European Training Foundation shares trends in cross-sectoral cooperation in skills development, along with examples and lessons.
Skills and Human Capital for Innovation Read more about Skills and Human Capital for Innovation It is well-established that innovation is the new source of growth. Asia has the potential to cope as it has already spurred demand for biotech, precision engineering, and other information technology-enabled services. Unfortunately, the conventional metrics has put developing Asia behind their developed neighbors. Learn more from ADB’s Shanti Jagannathan as she shares some recommendations on skills and knowledge can bring in inclusive development in the region.
Jobs and Technology: Implications for Education and Skills Development Read more about Jobs and Technology: Implications for Education and Skills Development The development of skills—part of human capital—is an essential driver of economic growth and inclusion. Skills raise the productivity of workers, help build innovative capacity that sets the basis for developing and acquiring new technologies, and makes workers more adept at exploiting them. Modern technologies, however, have also put some routine jobs at risk. What are these and how can workers cope with these changes? ADB’s Rana Hasan explains in this presentation.
JobKred Read more about JobKred Skill-gaps occur in the market when the supply could no longer meet the demand. One of the main reasons behind skills-gaps is the failure of many individuals to assess their own competencies. In this presentation, Gray Gan of JobKred explains how technology can help address this problem.
Building Innovation Skills for the Youth Read more about Building Innovation Skills for the Youth Anshul Sonak shares Intel's initiatives in preparing Asia's youth for the global workforce. Check out how Intel's innovations in the education sector have been bringing positive change in different countries.
Exscitec Read more about Exscitec Exscitec creates and manages events and projects for educators, government, industry, and young people. Check out how Exscitec is relevant in the education sector given the rapid changes it faces today.
Learning Equality Read more about Learning Equality Around 617 million children and youth are not achieving minimum proficiency in reading and mathematics. Meanwhile, less than half of the world has access to the internet. Discover how Learning Equality is responding to these challenges by providing local, offline access to Khan Academy content to 4,500,000 learners in more than 194 countries and territories.