Education
Systematic Transformation: The Intersection with Technology in a Journey Toward the Future (Scaling Best Practices) – …
This six-part series focuses on transformation of the traditional higher education system in the United States. Read parts 1 through 4 on the Cisco Education blog. At Cisco we are seeing outstanding examples of change, some of which have been highlighted throughout this blog series. Others, unfort…
The Collaboration Evolution – A Strategy for Transforming Education
For today’s digital generation, collaborative learning is no longer a novelty – it’s an expectation. Students are consuming information in new and different formats – video, Internet, virtual classrooms. These are all tools that are changing the face of education. To make this transformation a re…
Concert Connects Students, Celebrities on Virtual Stage
Budget cuts are costing many American students their arts education. As a wanna-be artist and overall proponent of all things creative, I have long valued the impact of arts education – especially in public schools. Unfortunately, these are the programs that are too often cut when budgets are slashe…
Learning Hubs: Where Learning Takes Place in a Digital World
It has long been known that a combination of both formal and informal learning is an effective way of turning theory (explicit knowledge) into practice (tacit knowledge). This includes working and learning alongside more experienced people, both online and face-to-face. The nature of learning is cha…
Transform the Way Your School Collaborates with New Service Models
After more than 15 years of working in the telecommunications and IT industries, I’ve seen firsthand how people use technology to make a difference and change lives. While there are innovative uses of technology across all industries, nothing continues to impress me more than how collaboration techn…
Take the Lead on Learning with BYOD and Mobile Devices in K-12 Classrooms
Open up access to enhanced teaching and learning resources utilizing BYOD with Cisco BYOD Solutions for K12 Education. McAllen Independent School District (ISD) is a great example of a school district utilizing Cisco BYOD Solutions for K12 Education. With nearly 3300 employees and over 25,000 stu…
Delivering the Keynote at the World Swiss eLearning Conference: Empowering Knowledge That Creates Business Outcomes
On April 10th I had the privilege to deliver, via TelePresence, the keynote address for the Swiss eLearning Conference 2013 (SeLC) in Zurich. Aimed at the Swiss professional learning community, the event was themed “Educate Your Customer” with a focus on e-learning, online training and augmented rea…
Elevating the Learning Experience through Mobile Collaboration
It’s no secret that new technologies are changing the way students learn. The modern classroom is no longer confined to a physical space and students have access to greater educational opportunities than ever before. Much like video has created new models for learning; mobile video collaboration is…
Cisco Teams with The White House to Retrain American Heroes
Thousands of U.S. military personnel who have risked their lives in war have built technical, leadership and other skills while abroad. Despite risking life and limb, finding employment is a battle they’re often not prepared to fight alone. The realities of seeking employment that set in when vetera…
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