Get used to it, learning while earning is the new normal #GEI 41
To celebrate the end of 2015, we present a special edition looking back at our past publications and showcasing the top 5 most read items for the year. Change is the central theme weaving through these five stories, and we anticipate that 2016 will be yet another exciting year as the education industry continues to evolve and adapt.
Get used to it, learning while earning is the new normal
Over the last 25 years, more than 70% of college students in the US have been working while enrolled in college, according to a new study from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce. A quarter of students engage in both full-time employment and study, while 40% of undergraduates and 76% of graduate students work at least 30 hours a week. However, the report found that it is not sufficient for students to work their way through college anymore to offset student debt. Several policy changes were suggested to help some of the country’s 14 million working learners find success, including bolstering employer tuition-assistance programs to offset student debt and investing in competency-based education programs that teach skills with real labour market value.
Report by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce, October 2015 Download
These 7 trends can help predict the next big thing in international education
What are the core factors that will have a profound effect on the direction and growth of international higher education? In this Megatrends report, the British Council identified seven emerging trends to watch out for — such as demographic shifts, changes in political conditions, digital technology, and global workforce demands. According to the report, when and where these trends come together will shape the future of the world’s international education, and their examination through scenario planning and stress tests will allow education leaders to be better prepared for the next big thing. Report by British Council, November 2013 Download
International students want institutions with industry connections
New Hobsons research suggests that to attract international students, institutions should focus on benefit-driven strategies instead of the generic safety and affordability points of traction. International students have two core needs: Transferrable skills and graduate outcomes. To meet these needs, institutions should work with private industry to provide specific international graduate schemes, actively promote links with global employers and promote availability of post-study work visas. Additionally, as students measure the return on investment (ROI) in their education through gaining employment and earning a wage, it becomes important to make finding a job, internship or volunteering position as easy as possible when they complete their studies.
Report by Hobsons, March 2015 Download
Global e-Learning market set to be worth $51.5b in 2016
There is universal agreement that the worldwide e-Learning market — worth $36 billion in 2011 — will show fast and significant growth. With an estimated five-year compound annual growth rate of 8%, it is predicted that revenue will reach $52 billion by 2016. While the aggregate growth rate is 8%, several world regions appear to have significantly higher growth rates. According to recent regional studies, the highest growth rate is in Asia at 17%, followed closely by Eastern Europe, Africa, and Latin America. This report provides further insights into various markets such as corporate training, K-12 and post-secondary education. Report by Docebo, March 2014 Download
5 million Australian jobs to disappear thanks to technology
More than five million jobs, which accounts for almost 40% of Australian jobs that exist today, have a moderate to high likelihood of disappearing in the next 10 to 15 years due to technological advancements. This report explores how Australia can plan now for the changes, challenges and opportunities faced in developing the right jobs and skills for future generations. With 20 papers written by 25 high-profile authors, this publication brings together the latest thinking on global digital disruption and automation trends. One particular paper, A brave new world of higher education, details the changes being faced by the Australian higher education sector with technology-enabled universities and the rise of MOOCs.
Report by CEDA, June 2015 Download
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