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Transformation and connected learning

Kaan Terzioglu

VP Central and Eastern Europe

Cisco Systems

Open Days 2006, Brussels

: Emma Bluck


Transformation at government level


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


“ “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


Education is the Key to National Economic Transformation


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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


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)


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


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 +


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


• 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


• 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

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