Learning to become - the future of education with technology

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“Learning to Become”

Chris Kweks (Kwekowe)

- The Future of Education with Technology

1Dehna aderachu!

Conference Lead-up. Things of interest. Your opinion.

2What we had in mind.

Education should be about knowledge transferfor societal impact and development

3Today’s Education

Non-inclusive structure. Zero Curiosity. No industry-relevant skill.

Unemployment.

- Zero Curiosity

- No industry-relevant skill.

- Unemployment.

- Non-inclusive structure.

Unfortunate facts about graduates.

• 53% Jobless• ½ under-paid

graduates.

The goal of education

Education should be about knowledge transferfor societal development

How we educate

- Personal Contact

- Group Contact

- Stereotypical teachingapproach.

4The Education we NEED

Self-paced & highly inclusive. Boosts employment. Practice driven.

Promotes industry-relevant skills.

- Self-paced & highly inclusive.

Practice driven & Collaborative

- Boosts employment.

Development of relevant skills

5Who is “WE”?

Students. Schools. Professionals.

Organizations.

Job seekers.

Freelance Instructors.

6What it will do.

“...any platform that fosters collaboration betweenstudents, teachers, and organizations effectively - for

knowledge transfer, skill acquisition, and job opportunity -is the platform for the future of education and work.”

What it will do.- Aid students develop industry-relevant skills

and work experience.- Improve students’ curiosity to learn.- Earn money by sharing knowledge.- Improve employment decision.- The qualified gets employed; everyone else

keeps learning.

71 Platform, ALL of this.

Slatecube allows you learn useful stuff, work with companies on projects, and even get employed

to do the things you love! Slatecube is powered by leading schools and organizations.

Fantastic Stats- 137+ Industry-relevant topics..- 12 Schools and Organizations.- 150+ Virtual Internships recorded.- 11+ Learning categories.- 80% of interns scored A’s in 2014

GPA: 4.8 GPA: 4.2 GPA: 3.8

GPA: 4.5 GPA: 3.78 GPA: 3.9

…in summary,…Slatecube is positioning itself as a leading focal point for excellence in education for both teachers and students alike. It is also exposing bright minds to top league companies and organizations. We believe therefore that this is indeed a priceless opportunity for any institution or organization to grab with both hands.

Thank you!

Ameseginalehugn!