universities paradigm change
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LEARNING PARADIGM:NEW GENERATION, NEW APPROACH
Transforming education in the digital economy
Presented by Masoud Paydar & Adam Romano
Innovation Speed Integration
Can Universities Move with Digital Speed?
Constant Change…
Universities must choose to innovate,
or fail
New competencies/jobs are created overnight
Private Universities can fail overnight Established Universities are at risk New options surface every day New digital competitors are emerging New delivery channels are born Affordable Education is key to the future
Digital Economy Impact
Key pieces to effective transformation
Understanding the new generation mindset
Reinvention
Resources
Succeeding in the Digital Economy
Offer trainings to drive core competencies Rethink your educational model with surgical
strikes Create competency based training solutions
with Industry participation Universities shall take and sustain the
leadership position Redefine how FAST training can bring JOBS
to your Learners
Learners First Learner-centered, engaged and excited in
learning experiences. Teaching model should be customized for
each learner. Classroom or a campus learning model is
not the answer anymore Individualized Competency based training The industry will contribute on drafting
competencies
Learning Model Address competencies instead of college
readiness. Improves attention, problem solving, and
sense of completion through competency based measurements
Provide flexibility on source of learning Integrate technology throughout the process Technology should be used as an enabler of
competency based training.
Learning Model (continued) Institutions must transform to become
verifiers Widespread industry approval and
integration is needed Industry sharing and collaboration Industry competencies should drive
the design and delivery of competency based learning
Learning Model (continued) Educational institutions support learners,
instructors, and the design of competency verification and certification methodologies
Educational Reform is necessary to integrate the new generation’s perception of jobs, passion and competencies
Lead’s to confidence, competence, success and achievement
The time it takes for training to bring Jobs to
your learners
The New Education Standard
The New Education Standard
Innovation Speed Integrati
on
The new educational model
Knowledge, awareness and Verification – Open source-Orientation-Introduction to Resource-Setting up the rules-Instructor led sessions (One or two hours per week)-Refining the knowledge
Competency Certification
-Comprehensive evaluation of competency-Test the skills with industry involvement
Job Preparation-Setting up real job environment inside university settings.-Industry led advisory committee
One Semester design will look like:
The Evolution of Job Hunting
Connecting the industry to individual competency
Create a consistent list Build a partnership (LinkedIn?) Strengthen University value
proposition Connect individuals with jobs Verifiable, trusted, delivered
Questions?Masoud Paydar
Senior Training AdvisorMount Royal University
Email: [email protected]
Adam RomanoSenior Learning Advisor
TransCanada PipelinesEmail: [email protected]