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Future of Education Technology Q2 2023
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Digital teaching tools to support enhanced and accessible learning
The integration of teaching tools, such as VR/AR, in enhanced learning is revolutionising education technology. The development of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) provides immense potential for SMEs in their digital transformation journey as graduates will already have experienced many of the relevant technologies during their studies. VR and AR as digital...
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Welcoming diversity: creating an inclusive learning environment for students of all abilities
Rather than asking students to ‘fit in,’ we must discover what makes them unique and unlock the talents within them. This is what a supported training provider prides itself on — curating each student’s education. National Learning Network (NLN) offers supported, flexible training courses across Ireland. Thousands of people have completed them with the confidence...
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Meaningful short courses give more businesses the edge to compete
Forging meaningful connections between businesses in Ireland and educational institutions helps address critical industry needs, develop purposeful networks and boost competitiveness. Digitalisation has enabled Higher Education Institutions (HEI) to make huge strides in the development and delivery of relevant higher education, states Professor Lisa Looney, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Registrar of Dublin City...
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Providing financial security and safety in the changing face of commuting
The Covid-19 pandemic reshaped the world in which we live and work. We have seen workplaces transform, facilitated by digitisation and social change, as people sought more flexible and hybrid working patterns. As a business that has embraced this thinking, our hybrid work model at Bluestone Motor Finance has seen us emerge as a multi-award-winning...
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Changing the way we work and study can help us better adapt and transition
Since the turn of the century, the way we work, communicate, do business and access information has fundamentally changed. Change at the enterprise level is accelerating by investment in technologies. Successful implementation of technologies — such as cloud and cognitive computing, AI and machine learning — rests with capable people with the necessary skills and...
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Rise in cyberattacks leads to boost in demand for IT professionals
Technology professionals are being urged to upskill in the fight against ever-increasing cybersecurity attacks that rapid digitalisation has brought along with a widening skills gap. In a world where cyberattacks are on a constant rise, with one occurring every minute, industries and organisations must take protective measures now. The need for Information Computer and Technology...
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Giving more people the opportunity to develop flexible entrepreneurial skills
Technological progress is accelerating. For instance, ChatGPT recently launched four new releases in just four months. Governments and businesses must rethink training and entrepreneurship education to keep pace. When I first visited ECOLE 42, I noticed a student dressed up in a rainbow unicorn costume while coding. My curiosity was piqued. I asked the young...
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Why micro-credentials are a quick and easy way to learn
Micro-credentials are short, sharp, flexible courses that allow individuals to engage with lifelong learning while they are working. They’re the perfect way to upskill. “In Ireland there is fierce competition for talent. Every big company in Ireland is fighting for the same cohort of graduates and the same experienced workers. So smaller firms must be...
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How to use edtech to create a positive impact on assessment and certification
Increasingly, to attract students, schools have embraced the use of technology as a learning tool. However, schools must find the right balance that works for students and school processes. Moving from primary school to secondary school is a milestone in every child’s life and is also a source of stress and anxiety for every parent....
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Five digital skills for graduates to boost their employability
With a rising demand for digital skills, businesses need tech-savvy graduates to fill in roles that may have not even existed when they were in school. Technological advances and the rate at which the world of work changes are ever-increasing. Outlined here are five digital skills that make graduates more employable: Social media as a...