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STEM Helps Students Launch into the Future

EdTech Magazine

In fact, according to a 2017 report by Dell , 85 percent of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t even been invented yet. Now, more than ever, that training mission is ­evolving and seems akin to rocketing them into space rather than keeping their feet grounded. .

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K–12 Schools Should Teach Soft Skills to Prepare Students for the Future Workforce

EdTech Magazine

A 2017 Report by Dell Technologies estimates that 85 percent of the jobs that will exist in 2030 — fewer than 12 years from now — haven’t been invented yet. While digital tools are woven into educational pedagogy nationwide, another component of learning may help educators give students advantages in a world not yet known to them.

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District Tinker-Fests and Hackathons Rev Up Student Interest in STEM Education

EdTech Magazine

A startling 2017 report by Dell , which was written by the Institute for the Future (IFTF) and a panel of 20 tech, business and academic experts from around the world, estimates that 85 percent of the jobs that will exist in 2030 haven’t been invented yet.

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"Mental Health and Wellness" Topic Survey for Loida Garcia-Febo Library 2.0 Webinar Series + Free Webinar

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Highlights include- At IFLA: Governing Board 2013-2017, Co-Founder of IFLA New Professionals, two-term Member/Expert resource person of the Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression Committee of IFLA (FAIFE), two-term member of the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section of IFLA (CPDWL).

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A Bootcamp Down Under: Trilogy Education Extends University Tech Training Globally

Edsurge

Melbourne city officials also launched a Startup Action Plan in 2017, with the goals of drawing more tech companies to the region and luring local students with the opportunities that would follow. Trilogy has situated itself somewhat adjacent to the coding bootcamp industry by working within colleges and universities themselves.

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Teaching faculty to think like innovators

eSchool News

In fact, its future is unimagined; 85 percent of jobs that will exist in 2030 have yet to be created. The rapid pace of technological change has forever transformed the face of the global workplace. As all brave explorers on any frontier know, survival in an uncertain world requires adaptability, resilience, and resourcefulness.

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New Webinar: "Managing Stress in the Library: Strategies for Library Workers" with Loida Garcia-Febo

The Learning Revolution Has Begun

Highlights include- At IFLA: Governing Board 2013-2017, Co-Founder of IFLA New Professionals, two-term Member/Expert resource person of the Free Access to Information and Freedom of Expression Committee of IFLA (FAIFE), two-term member of the Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning Section of IFLA (CPDWL).