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Oracle Education Initiatives
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Agenda
Background
The Global Economy
4 questions
The 7 “C’s” for 21st century learning
Project learning bicycle model
Multi-stakeholder partnerships
Examples
What next for Oracle in Education?
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Economic Seasons Sources of Wealth and Type of Organisation
•Land
•Feudal Agricultural
•Labour
•Proprietorship Industrial
•Capital
•Hierarchies Post-
Industrial
•Knowledge
•Human Networks
Early Knowledge
Source: Prof Tinus Pretorius, GSTM University of Pretoria
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Role of Technology Key technology of each era
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Catalysts toCompetitive Advantage Pre-
Knowledge Economy
3’R’s
Reading
wRiting aRithmetic
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The Global Economy
3’R’s Suitability
Characteristics Old New
Scope Domestic Global
Driving force Mass production Technology, innovation
Resource Capital Knowledge, information
Jobs Stable, large firms Dynamic, smaller firms
Organizations Central/hierarchal Matrix, fluid, decentralized
Markets Stable Fluid
Workers Uneducated, unskilled Educated, skilled, adaptive
Tasks Simple, physical Participary, complex, intellectual,
Technology Mechanical Electronic, biological
Emphasis Predictability Innovation, creativity
Information flow Top down Bottom up, interactive
Opportunities Limited, fixed Fluid, rotational, mobile
Business/government Minimal intervention Cooperation, partnership
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A change in approach…
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4 Question Exercise
What will the world be like 20 years from now?
What skills will your students need to be successful in
that world?
What were the conditions around your own peak
learning experience?
What would your learning look like if it was designed
around your answers?
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The Global Economy
How do we ensure that the students of today and the
workforce of the future have the skills needed in the global
economy?
How do we as educators, change the way we teach to
engender new skills in our young
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Future of Learning
Learning Feature Past Future
Where learning takes place Mainly in schools In schools, cultural centres,
businesses, homes, virtual centres and
other places across the city.
Who Learns From Teachers Teachers, parents, other skilled adults,
peers and social networks.
Learning Mode Instruction Interaction, collaboration,
More learning by doing and
discovery.
When In school terms, hours and lessons All the time, in different periods that
more suit people’s individual
learning.
Assessment End of the line
Focus is on the cognitive skills
During learning for better learning.
More peer-to-peer evaluation and self
–evaluation against learning plans.
How In classrooms, from books,
whiteboards
More real world learning.
Schools as productive units.
Funding To schools and school boards More to pupils, learning
collaboratives and networks.
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The 7 “C’s” for 21st Century Learning
Critical thinking
Communication
Collaboration
Creativity
Cross-cultural understanding
Computing and ICT skills
Career and life skills
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Methodology
7’C’s Learning & Innovation
Thinking Creatively
Work creatively with
others
Competent in Digital Literacy
Project Learning
Bicycle Model
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Project Learning Bicycle Model Tool for implementing the methodology for 7’C’s
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Project Learning vs. Traditional Teaching
• Project Learning.
– Students learn collaboration, critical thinking, written and oral communication, and the values of the work ethic, while meeting state or national content standards.
• Traditional Teaching.
– Methods that focus on rote memorization and recall of information, without a focus on practical application of knowledge and skills.
• Project learning using bridges the gap between knowing and doing!
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Lessons
Key components in learning
Technology &Curriculum
TeacherTraining
Community &Mentoring
Recognition
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Oracle Academy Support for High Schools & 2-Year Colleges
Database
Design
Java
Programming
SQL
PL/SQLJava
Fundamentals
Technology &Curriculum
TeacherTraining
Community &Mentoring
Recognition
Hosted Technology
Hosted Curriculum
Assessments
Standards Mapping
CS Club Activities
Oracle Certification
Master Educator
Certification
Java Contest
Curriculum Q&A
Lectures
Adopt-a-School
Mentoring
Internships & Jobs
Oracle & Java
User Groups
Virtual Training
Live Training
1-on-1 Support
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Oracle Academy Support for 4-Year Colleges & Universities
Database Applications
Middleware
Operating
SystemProgramming
Software
Installation Packs
Hosted Technology
Curriculum
Textbooks
Oracle Certification
Java Contest
Curriculum Q&A
Lectures
Mentoring
CS Club Support
Internships & Jobs
Oracle & Java
User Groups
Faculty Training
Technology &Curriculum
FacultyTraining
Community &Mentoring
Recognition
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Results: Integrating Project based learning Multiple Subjects
Music teacher in Italy uploads MP3 files to provide students instant access to music and lessons.
Math teacher in the United States stimulates student research on the life, work and accomplishments of mathematicians.
Art teacher in Chile captures students’ three dimensional works of art in e-portfolios to create a digital media gallery.
Science teacher in India invigorates student collaboration and research on new energy sources through discussions, debates and interactive media.
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Diversity in South Africa
Students from a township in Port Elizabeth formed a team with
students from East London, Eastern Cape Province to participate in the ThinkQuest International Competition.
Collaborated using ThinkQuest Projects despite diverse native languages (isiXhosa, English, Mandarin, Afrikaans) .
Produced a multimedia-rich website to promote tourism in South Africa.
Awarded 1st place in the 12 & Under category for their “Tour of a Lifetime” entry and attended ThinkQuest Live.
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The Oracle Academy Supports 5,500 Member Institutions
Introduction to Computer Science
Designed for: high schools, technical schools, community colleges, and universities
Provides: technology, curriculum, teacher training and support
Advanced Computer Science
Designed for: university computer science departments
Provides: students with hands-on access to Oracle database and middleware software
Enterprise Business Applications
Designed for: university computer science departments and business schools
Provides: students with hands-on access to Oracle applications that are widely used in
a variety of industries
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Becoming an Oracle Academy Member
• Membership is open to accredited, not-for-profit
institutions
– Curriculum must be incorporated into degree-granting
programs
• Visit www.oracle.com/academy
– Select the relevant program option
– Select “Apply for Membership” or “Enroll Here” depending on
option
– Follow prompts to submit order
– Follow the instructions on the order summary page
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Oracle Academy Resources
• The Oracle Academy Website: www.oracle.com/academy
• Oracle Corporate Citizenship Report
• Oracle Academy Article in Java Magazine
• Search Oracle Academy Member Institutions:
– Introduction to Computer Science
– Advanced Computer Science
– Enterprise Business Applications
• Oracle Academy MEA Contacts:
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APPENDIX
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Oracle Corporate Citizenship
Citizenship
@Oracle
Environment
Education
Giving &
Volunteers
Global
Workforce
Supply Chain
Management
Open
Computing
Sustainability
Solutions
Taking into account our business
needs, customer requirements
and the desire to minimize
adverse impacts on the
environment, we maintain our
facilities, run our business
operations and develop products
with an eye toward sustainability.
Corporate Citizenship Report at http://oracle.com/citizenship
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Oracle has worked to advance education with state-of-
the-art technology programs that prepare students for life
and work in the 21st century.
History of Oracle in Education Since 1993
Supports secondary and post-secondary
schools to integrate Oracle technology and
curriculum into computer science,
engineering and business curricula.
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The Goal of Oracle’s Education Programs
To leverage Oracle’s unique global perspective and
technology leadership to:
• Awaken and deepen students’ interest in CS/engineering
• Help educators prepare students with industry-relevant
skills
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Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships
Most countries are facing a gap between the knowledge and skills
need for future success and what is provided by their current
education system.
• Recognizing this challenge, numerous organizations are
undertaking ambitious partnerships to develop standards and
support to facilitate 21st century learning
• These partnerships can provide teachers and students with
ICT equipment and professional teacher training
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In-Demand Skills Deepening Our Impact
“Few subjects will open as many doors as
Computer Science/engineering.”
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Introduction to Computer Science: New Java Curriculum
For high schools, technical schools and community colleges
Storytelling with Alice
Oracle Academy
Java Programming
Oracle Academy
Java Fundamentals
Games with Greenfoot
Also available as 1-day training events for
primary, middle and high-school teachers
Can be incorporated into other subjects, or
camps, after-school programs, workshops
Two New Semester Courses: Extensive Teacher Training and
Highly Structured Student Curriculum
Semester courses prepare students for
Java Certification and
AP Computer Science “A” exam (US)
Java curriculum launch in 2012, after
completion of global teacher training pilots.
Eclipse
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