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Transformation and connected learning
Kaan Terzioglu
VP Central and Eastern Europe
Cisco Systems
Open Days 2006, Brussels
: Emma Bluck
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Transformation at government level
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ICT & skills as key enabler
Transformational targets at regional level
Driving local economic development
Increasing service
effectiveness
Maintaining a safe environment for citizens
Broadband and wireless infrastructure
IP communication
Integrated security
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“ “Education and training are crucial for the future of the European nation. High quality and accessible education is essential for all citizens – future entrepreneurs, workers, researchers, i.e., all those who will contribute to the European knowledge society.
Education and training are crucial for the future of the European nation. High quality and accessible education is essential for all citizens – future entrepreneurs, workers, researchers, i.e., all those who will contribute to the European knowledge society.
Jan Figel, Member of the European Commission, in charge of Education, Training, Culture and Multilingualism
September ‘05
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Education is the Key to National Economic Transformation
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0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
2004 2005 2006 2007 20080%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Networking Skills Gaps in Europe
Total Networking Skills Advanced Networking Skills
Source: IDC; Networking Skills in Europe, September 2005
Established EU Countries Non-EU CEE CountriesRecent EU CountriesEFTA Countries EU 23
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e-Employee: Development of SME personnel in the use of ICT in Poland
Challenge:• Increasing competitiveness of
SME by improvement of their human resources potential
Direct objective:
• Development of skills and qualifications of management personnel and employees of SME-s in the area of modern ICT solutions
• All over 17 000 trainees will participate in the training courses offered by the project
Members of project consortium:
• Foundation for Economic Education
• Seven universities/ institutes
EU funding (ESF):
• OP for Human Resources (2.3. Development of personnel for modern economy)
• ESF contribution 16 MEUR
Training sites:
• Regional and local Cisco Networking Academies (131 in Poland)
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Hungarian Higher Educational Institutes: IT infrastructure development
Challenge:• To reduce territorial disparities of education and
training, to create an appropriate environment for practice-oriented and modular training and to facilitate high quality mass-education in higher education
Beneficiaries:• Eszterházy College in Eger and Szent István
University in Gödöllő
EU funds:• OP for Human Resource (4.1. Developing the
Infrastructure of Education and Training)
Results:• Development of learning spaces and regional
resource centres
• Modernisation of IT networks within the campus
• Making existing buildings accessible for the disabled
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Challenge: Create equality in education and reduce the digital divide for Schools that have no access to broadband connectivity.
Scottish Executive – ScotlandContent Delivery Network for Higher Availability
Solution:• Content Delivery Network for 3100
schools across the full country,
Expected Results:• Savings of Millions of Pounds on a
new WAN infrastructure.
• A new way of rolling out standardised applications across the country
• Innovative new teaching techniques will be deployed across the network
“We are trying to change the face of education in Scotland and Cisco has provided huge
support in enhancing our vision. We believe the
relationship between our respective organisations will allow us to achieve our goal. Cisco technology will play a
very important role in the development of our network
and Data Centre for the benefit of all of the students.”
John Connell
DIRECTOR
SCOTTISH SCHOOLS DIGITAL NETWORK
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Cisco Networking Academy Program
• A dynamic, philanthropic educational program that teaches students relevant technology skills
• Academy impact since 1997:
INSTRUCTORS WORLDWIDE
30,000 +
LANGUAGES
9
STUDENTS WORLDWIDE
1.6 million +
COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE
150 +
ACADEMIES WORLDWIDE
10,000 +
TOTAL EXAMS TAKEN
40 million +
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Cisco Connected Learning
Automate administrative tasks
Move to a student-centered learning environment
Offer learning 24/7
Create in-school environments that are similar to the outside world
Train teachers and give access from anywhere, 24/7
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• School level – Better infrastructure, content-driven learning
• University level – Exchange of information, life-long learning
• Technology sector – Vendor-state collaboration
• Business environment – Inclusion of SMEs and other local players
• Underserved communities – Training of unemployed, aged, disabled
Education as a key contributor in regional competitiveness
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• Country transformation – competitiveness and effectiveness driven by internet and ICT disruptive technologies
• Transformation of regional economies – starts with an updated infrastructure and refreshed skills set
• Education and ICT Skills – bedrock for productivity and competitiveness
• Inclusion through ICT – improves social balance and encourages active citizenship
• Skills gaps in advanced technology – still persist across European Union
Summary