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Join us at OEB 2015 next week! Get a taste of what’s to come in this edition of the OEB Newsletter: hear from keynote speaker John Higgins, Director General of DIGITALEUROPE, about how to overcome the skills mismatch; find out who will be going head-to-head in this year’s OEB debate; and meet Poppy, the world’s first 3D-printed humanoid robot that’s being used in classrooms throughout France.

Don’t forget to check out what pre-conference workshops and networking activities will be taking place and, with more than 80+ sessions, head to the OEB website to start planning your agenda. See you next week in Berlin!

John Higgins on filling the skills gap: “Schools are a long way behind”

How to overcome the skills mismatch is an issue of worldwide concern. And in Europe, where around 22.6 million people are unemployed and the demand for ICT practitioners is growing by around three percent per year, particular emphasis is being placed on how to get people into the hundreds of thousands of unfilled digital jobs.

In this interview, OEB 2015 keynote speaker John higgins, Director General of DIGITALEUROPE, speaks about the actions being taken to overcome the skills shortage and how educational institutions can keep up.

Read more: http://www.online-educa.com/OEB_Newsportal/cory-doctorow-surveillance-privacy/

This House believes 21st-century skills aren’t being taught – and they should be

This year’s OEB debate will tackle one of the biggest issues plaguing decision-makers, educational institutions, businesses, and learners themselves: the universal rise in youth unemployment, accompanied by the skills mismatch that continues to take its toll on economies.

Chaired by Dr Harold Elletson, a former member of the UK Parliament, it will play out on the evening of Thursday, December 3rd in a battle of fun and fury, as four esteemed advocates, politicians, and educators argue the motion: ‘This House believes 21st-century skills aren’t being taught – and they should be’.

Read more: http://www.online-educa.com/OEB_Newsportal/debate-digital-skills-workplace/

Robots: the next powerful learning tool

The world’s first 3D-printed humanoid robot, Poppy, is making its way into schools, universities, and even dance classes. Created by an innovative French research team led by Dr Pierre-Yves Oudeyer, Poppy is versatile, open source and very cute.

Read more: http://www.online-educa.com/OEB_Newsportal/robots-education/

Getting to grips with the grammar of video

“If we learn how something works, we can control it”

Every language has its grammar and video is no exception. In this year’s Video EDUCA Masterclass, television producer and media expert Adam Salkeld will be exploring how we can all harness visual grammar to make our videos more effective.

Read more: http://www.online-educa.com/OEB_Newsportal/video-educa-adam-salkeld/

Edtech tool of the month: SmileUrbo

SmileUrbo is an award-winning, interactive role-playing game with a difference.

Imagine this scenario in your town: unemployment is rising, young people are leaving, and infant mortality is increasing. The situation is critical, and then an investor from a developed country shows up with a proposition to buy a piece of land and build a hotel. Now it’s up to your community and you to decide on your future.

Read more: http://www.online-educa.com/OEB_Newsportal/gamification-edtech-smileurbo/

While you're in Berlin...

If you’re lucky enough to be arriving early - or staying on in Berlin for a few days after OEB - we’ve compiled a list of attractions that will make your trip to this culturally rich and dynamic city complete.

Read more: http://www.online-educa.com/OEB_Newsportal/berlin-tips/

Join the party!

This year the OEB Party is getting particularly festive. Join us for an evening of traditional winter entertainment at the Weihnachtsmarkt (Christmas market), with live music, dancing, a buffet of German specialities and international cuisine, as well as plenty of steaming Glühwein (hot, sweet, spiced wine) served from an open bar, all set to a backdrop of sparkling winter wonder.

Taking place on Thursday, December 3, you can buy your ticket online now: https://icwe-secretariat.com/online-educa/online-registration

There's always time for change

It’s unbelievable to think that the 21st OEB is almost upon us. But unlike the years – which ostensibly pass with a perceived acceleration while evenly metered – the increasing pace of technological change is very real. It is all businesses can do to keep up with the news of the changes happening on a weekly, even daily basis, let alone be able to actually make these changes a reality and reap the rewards of any newfound agility.

Read more: http://www.online-educa.com/OEB_Newsportal/training-zone-jon-kennard/

Training Press Releases launches in Germany and the Netherlands

Training Press Releases has launched German and Dutch-language versions of its newswire service. OEB interviewed Training Press Releases’ founder Rob Clarke about how the media is changing and how learning providers can continue to generate publicity in an ever-crowded and ‘noisy’ marketplace.

Read more:http://www.online-educa.com/OEB_Newsportal/press-releases-news/

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