Education 2.0 & 3.0

With the rapid developments in artificial intelligence, higher education is entering a second phase of digital transformation: Dx 2.0. Technology and

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Research shows a significant number of people still struggle with the digital transformation of government and business. But throwing more technology at the problem is not necessarily the answer.

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The digital transformation of higher ed has been going on for years, but the current pandemic has brought that process into laser focus – and accelerated digital efforts perhaps like nothing else could. Institutions are going through deep shifts in culture, workforce and technology, enabling new educational models, transforming operations, and even changing the whole value proposition of a higher education. We spoke with Betsy Reinitz, director of enterprise and IT Programs at EDUCAUSE, about what digital transformation means, how to start a Dx journey, the biggest obstacles to Dx and more.

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John O'Brien, EDUCAUSE CEO and President, talks with Ed Clark, CIO and Chief Digital Officer at the University of St. Thomas, about digital transforma

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Understanding digital transformation across the cultural heritage sector
Last week we invited our networks to take part in a special series of Europeana workshops on ‘Digital Transformation in the time of COVID-19’. In this post, we share other aspects of our ongoing efforts to understand, identify and shape a capacity building framework that meets the needs of the cultural heritage sector. In particular, how we are working with Culture24 to develop a shared understanding of what is happening in our sector to support digital capacity and what terms like ‘digital transformation’ mean in practice for GLAM institutions.

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New measures to boost key competences and digital skills, as well as the European dimension of education
Brussels, 17 January 2018

To follow up on the Gothenburg Summit, the European Commission has today adopted new initiatives to improve key competences and digital skills of European citizens, to promote common values and pupils' awareness of the functioning of the European Union.

The new proposals come only two months after European Heads of State and Government discussed education, training and culture at the Gothenburg Summit in November 2017. They are intended to reduce socio-economic inequalities, whilst sustaining competitiveness in order to build a more united, stronger and more democratic Europe.

 

1. A Council Recommendation on Key Competences for Lifelong Learning: Building on the Recommendation on Key Competences adopted in 2006, this proposal brings forward important updates reflecting the rapid evolution of teaching and learning since then. It aims to improve the development of key competences of people of all ages throughout their lives and to provide guidance to Member States on how to achieve this objective. A particular focus is placed on promoting entrepreneurial drive and innovation-oriented mindsets in order to unlock personal potential, creativity and self-initiative. Moreover, the Commission is recommending steps to foster competences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) and motivate more young people to embark on a career in these fields. The proposals made today should also be seen as part of the answer to urgently improve European education systems to face the many challenges highlighted in the latest PISA survey. More generally, the measures will support Member States in better preparing learners for changing labour markets and for active citizenship in more diverse, mobile, digital and global societies.

 

2. A Digital Education Action Plan that outlines how the EU can help people, educational institutions and education systems better adapt to life and work in an age of rapid digital change by:

making better use of digital technology for teaching and learning;

developing the digital competences and skills needed for living and working in an age of digital transformation; and

improving education through better data analysis and foresight.

 

Initiatives include supporting schools with high-speed broadband connections, scaling up a new self-assessment tool for schools on the use of technology for teaching and learning (SELFIE) and a public awareness campaign on online safety, media literacy and cyber hygiene.

 

3. A Council Recommendation on common values, inclusive education and the European dimension of teaching: This initiative proposes ways in which education can help young people understand the importance of and adhere to common values set out in Article 2 of the Treaty of the European Union. It aims at strengthening social cohesion and contributing to fight the rise of populism, xenophobia, divisive nationalism and the spreading of fake news. The proposal also strengthens inclusive education to promote quality education for all pupils as well as the European dimension of teaching, so children also learn about Europe's common heritage and diversity and get a good understanding of the functioning of the EU. To support these aims, the Commission will take steps to increase virtual exchanges among schools, notably through the successful e-Twinning network, and boost school mobility through the Erasmus+ programme.

 

Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:

 

https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=EU

 

Via Gust MEES

Die internationale Konkurrenz ist so groß, dass selbst gefestigte Unternehmen bedroht sind. Doch die Digitalisierung bietet die Chance zu Wettbewerbs-entscheidenden Transformationen.

Zwar arbeiten viele Unternehmen mit Hochdruck an Strategien zur Digitalisierung, allzu oft sind die Ansätze aber zu technisch und betreffen lediglich das Ist-Geschäft. Dadurch treten die wettbewerbsentscheidende Umwandlung der Firmenkultur sowie der Aufbau entscheidender Fähigkeiten in den Hintergrund. Das ist fatal, denn gerade dort wird die Basis für einen langfristigen Erfolg gelegt.

Digitalisierung ist nicht die Aufgabe weniger Experten, sondern aller Fachbereiche und erfordert neue Formen der Zusammenarbeit und der Führungskultur.

Alle Industrien, alle Branchen

Die Digitalisierung ist in vielen Branchen schon gelebte Realität, wenn auch unterschiedlich bedrohend in der Wahrnehmung. Gerade Fertigungsunternehmen klassischer Produkte fühlen sich noch wenig bedroht, auch wenn Trends wie 3D-Druck, Mehrwerte durch Produktvernetzung (Internet of Things) oder vernetzte Fertigungskonzepte bereits spürbar sind. Oft werden diese Trends als Bereicherung gesehen und nicht als Bedrohung. Doch die Gefahr besteht: Neben den digitalen Lösungen und Geschäftsmodellen neuer, aggressiver Wett­bewerber ist der Verlust der Kundenschnittstelle die akuteste.

 

Learn more / En savoir plus / Mehr erfahren:

 

https://gustmees.wordpress.com/2015/05/26/what-are-the-skills-needed-from-students-in-the-future/

 

https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=Digitalisierung

 

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The New Media Consortium (NMC) has released Digital Literacy in Higher Education, Part II: An NMC Horizon Project Strategic Brief, a follow-up to its 2016 strategic brief on digital literacy.

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This report introduces each of the six stages as a self- contained phase, offering a narrative and a checklist to guide your journey. While presented in a linear format, our research shows that companies may span multiple stages at once depending on their goals, resources, and overlapping initiatives. Use this framework to validate, benchmark, and map your company’s progress toward digital literacy and leadership, but know that you may find yourself revisiting and overlapping stages throughout program and strategy deployment.

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"Universities can take concrete steps to improve digital transformation coursework and skills related to international development employment ..."

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As higher education moves into the second wave of Dx — aligning digital efforts with institutional success — here are five key trends to watch.

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A tweet by Brian Lamb today reminded me of a blog post that’s been gestating for a while and that I really ought to try get out of my head, if only for my own sanity. Trigger Warning: It migh…

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"The top IT issues for 2022 reflect two years of upheaval and uncertainty brought on by the pandemic, but also the positive aspects of digital transformation ..."

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By Professor Grainne Conole.

 

I recently attended a HEA Future-focus Forum on Digital Transformation and Empowering Technologies in Higher Education. Prior to the meeting a paper was circulated setting the scene for the meeting. This contextualized the topic by referencing various Irish and EU relevant documents, including the Irish Future Jobs Initiative, the Digital Agenda for Europe, the European Digital Education Action Plan, the European Higher Education Area in 2018, etc.

 

The paper argued that digital transformation is pervasive and can be understood as the changes that digital technology causes or influences in all aspects of human life. In addition, Higher Education will change significantly over the coming years due to digital transformation. Critical questions include: how can higher education Institutions (HEI) provide leadership in ensuring an ethical and responsible use of technology and data? How do we empower people to build a data-first culture and future proof our digital infrastructure? What are the challenges and how do we prepare for them? What international best practice exists to inform a national approach to digital transformation in Higher Education?

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For a couple of years now, enterprises have undertaken the digital transformation efforts by way of using cloud services, data analytics, mobile, IoT and other technologies. While many have successfully embraced digital transformation, others have lagged at using data and right set of technologies to transform their organization. A Forbes research reveals that while 44 percent of organizations foresee themselves to be advanced in data and analytics, more than 90 percent of them have already seen increased revenue due to its implementation.

In 2017, enterprise digital transformation will continue to gain traction helping businesses to improve and accelerate processes and build upon what has already been achieved. However, they must understand that DX is not only about technology. It is more about reshaping of how the individuals operate, breaking down the silos and broadening the scopes of various roles and processes within the organization. It requires careful planning, seamless collaboration and inclusion of all the departments. If you’re planning to enable successful digital transformation, check out the infographic below highlighting top seven digital transformation trends.

 

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https://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=Digital+transformation

 

Via Gust MEES

A lot of businesses frequently use the term Digital Transformation, but what does it actually mean?

We have become so accustomed to digital technology, we are no longer able to imagine life without it. And yet, when it comes to the digital transformation of the work environment, we still have a long way to go. The greatest obstacle for digital transformation is simply, people.

Make digital transformation a capability, not a project; transform operations not just customer experience #hbrwebinar @gwesterman

— Parag Gogate (@paraggogate) 18 août 2017

There are a number of things that don’t have to do with technical innovations that are going to make the process more complicated. That’s not to say that creating the proper infrastructure to accommodate the rapid pace of development is not going to be a major issue in and of itself. But a number of key factors in implementing digital solutions are related to people. And while is relatively easy to change and adapt to new technology, people are not.

Many global companies start to realize their business will be mostly digital within the coming years, but not many are really interested in dealing with the digital transformation.

 

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http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=Digital+transformation

 

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Your digital transformation is doomed to fail unless you empower employees with a digital workplace. Here’s how to craft a workplace that boosts engagement and agility.

 

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http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=Digital+transformation

 

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Die „German Angst“ geht im Mittelstand um. Viele Unternehmen beäugen die Digitalisierung hierzulande noch immer skeptisch: Sie fürchten Kontrollverlust, hohe Investitionen und mehr Komplexität. Zudem fehlt es ihnen offenbar gar nicht so selten am Mut, neue Wege zu gehen. Die Wirtschaftswoche Online schrieb dazu kürzlich: „Deutsche Unternehmen sind in der Schockstarre“. 

 

In diesem Artikel ist zu lesen, dass insbesondere im Mittelstand die Potenziale der Digitalisierung brachliegen, werden sie doch nur zu zehn Prozent ausgeschöpft und selten als wirtschaftliche Chance verstanden.

 

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http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=Digital+transformation

 

http://www.scoop.it/t/21st-century-learning-and-teaching/?&tag=Digitalisierung

 

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Framework offers up best practices to accelerate your digital transformation.

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6 Ways to Build Culture When Leading a Digital Conversion

Via Tom D'Amico (@TDOttawa) , Mark E. Deschaine, PhD