June 12, 2009

A Vision for the Future

Nancy KnowltonCEO

SMART Technologies

EUN – A Vision for the FutureJune 12, 2009

Learning in 2020

EUN – A Vision for the FutureJune 12, 2009

Learning in 2020

EUN – A Vision for the FutureJune 12, 2009

Vision for International Cooperation• Shared vision for education• Support for developing countries

education systems• Money, plans, teacher training, content…

• Good practice shared• Innovations shared and diffused• Virtual collaboration• Truly global vs regional• Speed

EUN – A Vision for the FutureJune 12, 2009

Working Together

• Understanding• Shared purpose• Cross-cultural appreciation• Positive sharing

EUN – A Vision for the FutureJune 12, 2009

Global Cooperation in 2020

• Maybe• Students, teachers,

admin• Not without effort and

commitment

• Standards• Structure

EUN – A Vision for the FutureJune 12, 2009