In the opening session of ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN 2012 keynote speaker Sir Michael Barber argued an avalanche was coming to disrupt the future of higher education. He spoke about the falling value of a bachelor degree in today’s economy and the onslaught of knowledge that technology has brought with it. His viewpoint came under careful [...]
An avalanche is set to transform the traditional university model, according to Sir Michael Barber, Pearson’s Chief Education Adviser. Speaking before an audience of over 2000 participants from an estimated 100 countries at ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN, Barber explained that factors such as the globalisation of education, the changing economy, and the now ubiquitous nature of [...]
Recent developments in course provision and technology, alongside increasing youth unemployment, are challenging the current system of diplomas and degrees. Some argue that the current system is no longer fit for purpose: it is failing students, undermining good teachers and letting down employers. But what are the alternatives? Don’t we need a tried and tested [...]
Exciting and innovative learning technologies are produced every day, each with the capability to enhance the ease with which education can be administered and accessed. But are we really paying attention to the potential drawbacks of all this “progress”? Seb Schmoller, former Chief Executive at the UK-based Association for Learning Technology and OEB 2012 keynote [...]
We all know that a good education leads to good employment prospects, and that a diploma or bachelor’s degree will help you on your path to career success and fulfilment. Or do we? At this year’s ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN Jef Staes will be investigating the relationship between schooling, certificates and business innovation in his provocatively [...]
New approaches to learning like MOOCs, gamification and flipped learning have dominated discussion over the past year and are threatening to shake up education systems across the world. But is there really a revolution afoot? Or is all this technological hype just a flash in the pan? Ahead of his keynote speech at ONLINE EDUCA [...]
Higher education is a sector that has thus far embraced – but arguably has not been fundamentally altered by – the growth of the Internet. This has been rapidly changing over the last few years with the rise of MOOCs, or Massive Open Online Courses; a way of learning that lets students participate on their [...]
Back in the USSR, “education for all” was the order of the day. How have things changed, and how is today’s Russia embracing innovations in e-learning? EduTech Russia 2012, which will take place on October 8th and 9th, will be an opportunity for the country to take stock. OEBookmark
The European Learning Industry Group (ELIG) and the United Nations University are preparing a publication on the emergence of open education as a concept, a production process and a delivery preference in the world of education and learning. They are seeking compelling case studies and contributions. Do you have an academic story to tell? OEBookmark
At Security & Defence Learning, a forum run alongside ONLINE EDUCA BERLIN on November 30th, 2011, dozens of participants gathered to hear researchers, security experts and military top brass expound on the developments in security training aimed at countering the emerging cyber threats brought on by today’s new security environment. Alan Bruce, the director of [...]