Dear <<Full Name>>,
The second quarter of the year is typically a project-intensive period for the 3CL and all the more so this year. We're working with partners across the globe to add value to people making a difference in education and technology. And we continue to forge alliances to make the Foundation sustainable for the longer term.
The 3CL Foundation has just signed a memorandum of understanding with AcrossLimits, a consulting firm specialising in EU projects. This ushers in more opportunities to extend our international networks.
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DEL4ALL Horizon 2020 Update
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On the 30th of April 2021, 3CL hosted a DEL4ALL Thematic workshop focusing on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in everyday life and the changes underway for educators and learners. The workshop also addressed the impact of Machine learning (ML) on education systems and research and how digital games may improve the learning experience by promoting adaptation, problem-solving and critical thinking skills. You can access the webinar replay and a synopsis of the event here.
As part of the DEL4ALL project, we have developed our next survey focusing on emerging education technologies and their usage, benefits, obstacles, and social impacts on educators and learners in the COVID-19 era. Please share your experience with us by filling up our questionnaire, open until 28th May 2021. We appreciate your participation.
DEL4ALL will be among the 180 special lectures and discussion forums on digital learning in six parallel live broadcasts over three days of LearnTech Xchange from the 22nd of June till the 24th of June 2021. DEL4ALL partners, led by Fraunhofer FIT, will introduce the project outcomes and organise several breakout rooms for discussion on the DEL Online Aggregator, the research work carried out in the first year of the project, and discussions on emerging technologies vs pedagogy on the 24th of June 2021.
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Educators from India, Mauritius, Botswana and Nigeria in higher education and TVET institutions joined a 3CL, COL and University of Malta workshop and prepared strategy documents for their respective organisations with a focus on blockchain curriculum or verifiable credentialing. The project will continue in 2021.
The second iteration of the DLLE has included workshops with educators in Sri Lanka, Nigeria and Kenya.These sessions provided localised context and insights, and were supplemented by new videos and support to over 1,400 participants in the MOOC forum. Preparations are underway for the follow-on course, 'Digital Teaching and learning – The Deep Edit'.
On 12th May 2021, Dr. Alex Grech, Executive Director 3CL, was a panelist at the 6th International B2B Software Days. The workshop discussed Self-Sovereign Identity Opportunities and Challenges in the labour market.
Dr Alex Grech facilitated the first edition of the ASEF Higher Education Innovation Laboratory (ASEFInnoLab) concluded on 13 May 2021. This 8-week online journey exploring “Universities’ Role in Artificial Intelligence Innovation Ecosystems” brought together 28 participants representing 22 ASEM Countries, to exchange best practices, co-create new ideas, and explore areas for collaboration among their institutions. |
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European Green Week
The European Commission is organising the European Green Week with activities across the member states. This year it is dedicated to the ‘zero pollution ambition’, a major goal of the European Green Deal.
One Planet, One Health
A year on since the start of SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is an opportunity to reflect on the linkages of the so-called 5Ps of Sustainable Development - People, Prosperity, Planet, Partnership and Peace. The concept behind One Planet embodies the 5Ps and exposes the dependencies in between.
In a related guest post on our blog to mark the upcoming World Environment Day on 5 June, John Paul Cauchi, an environmental health researcher, medical doctor and Ph.D in climate change, food security and health, explores the concept of 'One Health'. This recognises that we cannot divorce the natural world from the man-made world, arguing that should the natural world not function properly, one can expect negative impacts on the human ecosystem. Read the full post here.
Towards Decolonised Futures
" Towards Decolonised Futures: An interdisciplinary conference challenging the politics of knowing and being", 26-28 May 2021, will discuss, among other themes, decolonising the curriculum, legacies of slavery, settlerism and colonialism, justice in a postcolonial world, social movements for decolonisation, and the politics of knowledge production.
EMOOCS Conference
The 2021 EMOOCS conference will be held in Potsdam, Germany, and online on 22-24 June 2021. Combining EMOOCs and the Learning@Scale conference into a single event, it attracts international educational researchers, teaching practitioners, platform providers, policy makers, and educational businesses.
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The Constant Boss
This report chronicles the crucial yet underrepresented perspectives of workers in the debate about workplace surveillance and data privacy, especially (primarily) low-wage and hourly workers who are subject to workplace surveillance and algorithmic management.
Hybrid Working
A report that explores the themes of hybrid working: the challenges and benefits and how to implement it
Identify and the hire of lifelong learners
The world and the workplace have changed considerably in the past year. Rather than asking about qualifications and experience, wouldn't it be better to ask job candidates "how do you learn?" A provocation by the Harvard Business Review.
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We are always on the lookout for partners for projects relating to Edtech, sustainability and SDG implementation, small states & technology, open education and digital & media literacies. If you have a project idea and would like to join us as a stakeholder, partner and/or expert, please get in touch.
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