E-learning lab on digital TVET
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ILO
The International Labour Organization is the tripartite U.N. agency that promotes Decent Work through employment, social security, labour standards and social dialogue. Its work on skills development is guided by the conceptual framework on Skills to improve productivity, employment growth, and development agreed in 2008 by representatives of Governments, Employers’ Associations and Workers’ Associations. Research, policy advice, and pilot projects and technical cooperation programmes to apply good practices in different circumstances across its 185 member States aims to boost the employability of workers, the productivity and competitiveness of enterprises, and the inclusiveness of economic growth. The ILO Secretariat in offices in 40 countries works with Ministries of Labour, employers’ organizations, and trade unions to integrate skills development into national and sector development strategies in order to better meet current labour market needs and to prepare for the jobs of the future; to expand access to employment-related training so that youth, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups are better able to acquire skills and secure productive and decent work; and to improve the ability of public employment services to provide career guidance, maintain labour exchange services, and deliver active labour market programmes.For more information regarding the ILO’s work on skills and employability go to: http://www.ilo.org/skills/lang--en/index.htm; for ILO/Cinterfor's Knowledge Management Plarform, see: http://www.oitcinterfor.org
Digital skills
The world of work is undergoing a substantial transformation due to new forces. In particular, technological advances, such as AI, automation and robotics, have produced numerous new opportunities, but also given rise to urgent challenges. While new jobs are constantly being created with the emergence of the digital economy, many jobs are at risk of becoming obsolete. Digital innovations will rapidly change the demand for skills, thereby creating a wider skills gap that has the potential to hold back economic growth. Equipping people with basic or advanced digital skills promises to prepare them for unprecedented job opportunities in the digital economy. This will lead to innovation, higher productivity and competitiveness, as well as expanding markets, access to work and entrepreneurship opportunities.
The ITCILO organizes this online course for TVET specialists, managers and teachers of TVET centres in order to rapidly develop their capacities for transforming available materials to suit online delivery and also operate distance learning programmes with a strong focus on multimedia, digital (incl. mobile) and interactive learning solutions. The materials designed for this course will be used to sustainably improve TVET Centres' overall distance learning capacity and trainers' skills to lead e-Learning delivery in TVET; this will benefit TVET systems' effectiveness and quality in the short and in the long-term in delivering eLearning and blended learning as part of a modern approach to TVET. This e-Learning training offer is part of ITCILO's Skills Development portfolio, which targets worldwide capacity building needs to support the implementation of TVET and skills development programmes. The course lasts for a total of 7 weeks, with 5 weeks of tutor-based modules and 2 weeks dedicated to the finalization of their project.
Who attends this course?
Representatives, managers and staff of key TVET stakeholders, such as: - Pedagogical staff of TVET trainers' training centres; - Curriculum developers, didactical and managerial staff in National Training Authorities - TVET teachers and trainers, in-company trainers and mentors; - Managers of vocational training centres; - Experts and technical staff from CSOs, NGOs and other civil society actors, working in the field of TVET.
Objectives and Learning Outomes
The course covers the most essential elements, quick tips and hands-on practice allowing participants to rapidly shifting face-to-face content of a module into an online offer. Participants will get familiar with concrete tools and technologies to develop interesting, engaging and entertaining learning contents and to mainstream the latest advancements in technology, including Augmented Reality.
Throughout the modules, participants will create their own e-Lesson through a personalized practice canvas. The e-Lesson created by participants can then be immediately used for e-Learning. Feedback from qualified tutors are provided along the course, including specific Clinique sessions to help them shape their e-Lesson. Interactive webinars are taking place in a weekly basis with inputs from experts from around the world. The course will also be an experience-sharing platform: connecting with other colleagues, opportunities for peer-learning support moments and using the latest e-tools designed to support TVET.
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