education High School Teachers Across Denmark Prepare Students for Post-secondary Education using Maple By www.maplesoft.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:00:00 Z Mathematics has always played a central role in secondary school curriculum in Denmark. The Danish Ministry of Education continues to emphasize its importance as it mandates reforms and new standards that students are expected to meet in order to graduate. The country’s high standards of mathematics have led to the adoption of Maple in 110 of 160 Denmark high schools. Maple is a software tool from Maplesoft that makes it easy to explore, visualize and solve problems in mathematics. Full Article
education Nov 23 - Seventh Annual Nanzan Language Education Seminar By www.eltcalendar.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 01:17:18 GMT Nanzan University (Nanzan University Language Education Seminar). November 23 (Sat), 9:00-17:00 in Nagoya, Aichi. Submissions accepted until Sept 30. Full Article
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education Nov 16 - JALT2024: 50th Annual International Conference on Language Teaching and Learning and Educational Materials Exhibition By www.eltcalendar.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Sep 2024 01:17:18 GMT JALT (The Annual International Conference of the Japan Association for Language Teaching). November 16 (Sat), 9:00-19:00 in Shizuoka. Call for proposals ends March 10th, 2024. Full Article
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education Seventh Annual Nanzan Language Education Seminar By sites.google.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Jun 2024 06:15:55 GMT Nanzan University (Nanzan University Language Education Seminar). November 23 (Sat) 2024, at Nanzan University, Nagoya; and online. Full Article
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education Dr. Ibram X Kendi’s Progress 2025 Vision for Education By www.yesmagazine.org Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 22:33:03 +0000 In the face of Project 2025’s dystopian vision for education, Ibram X Kendi lays out a progressive alternative for public education in the U.S. Full Article Social Justice Education Progress 2025 Ibram X Kendi YES! Presents: Rising Up with Sonali Project 2025 Progress 2025: Education
education Teachermate -Handheld Console for Educational Games By www.usingenglish.com Published On :: Fri, 30 May 2008 01:56:58 +0000 An Illinois, non-profit organisation called Innovations for Learning has released a handheld cosole, like a Game Boy or Nintendo DS designed for education and targeted at kindergarten and elementary students. Despite its simplicity and lack of software, this device has a lot of potential for English language education. Full Article General Topics
education The Benefits of Educational Quizzes and Tests By careertechtesting.blogspot.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Jan 2014 18:08:00 +0000 John Kleeman shared on Questionmark's Blog the ten benefits of quizzes and tests in educational practice as proposed by psychology experts Henry L. Roediger III, Adam L. Putnam and Megan A. Smith in a recent paper, “Ten Benefits of Testing and Their Applications to Educational Practice”. Here is John's summary and understanding of the paper: 1. Retrieval aids later retention. There is clear evidence from psychological experiments that practicing retrieval of something after learning it, for instance by taking a quiz or test, makes you more likely to retain it for the long term. 2. Testing identifies gaps in knowledge. 3. Testing causes students to learn more from the next study episode. Essentially it reduces forgetting which makes the next related study area more productive. 4. Testing produces better organization of knowledge by helping the brain organize material in clusters to allow better retrieval. 5. Testing improves transfer of knowledge to new contexts. There are several experiments referenced in the paper where tests and quizzes help transfer and application of knowledge. 6. Testing can facilitate retrieval of material that was not tested. Surprisingly there are circumstances where quizzes or tests, particularly if delayed, can help people retrieve/retain information that was related to that asked but not actually asked in the questions. 7. Testing improves metacognitive monitoring – by giving students scores or self-assessments, they can better predict their knowledge and be more confident about what they know and what they need to know. 8. Testing prevents interference from prior material when learning new material. If you have a test after learning one set of material before learning another set of material, it can make it less likely that the second session will 9. Testing provides feedback to instructors and lets them know what is learned or what is not. 10. Frequent testing encourages students to study. Having frequent quizzes and tests motivates study and reduces procrastination. You can see their paper “Ten Benefits of Testing and Their Applications to Educational Practice” in Psychology of Learning and Motivation, Vol 55. It’s also available for download on Professor Roediger’s publications page, in the list of papers from 2011, at http://psych.wustl.edu/memory/publications/. Full Article CareerTechEd Education Instruction Questionmark Test Development Test Interpretation Test Taking Tips Testing in the News
education Glean - Searching the Web for Educational Videos By careertechtesting.blogspot.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Jan 2014 15:46:00 +0000 I wanted to tell you about a service I recently discovered called Glean. Glean searches the web for educational videos (lessons) in math and science and then structures and organizes them (setting, pace, teaching style, grade level, etc.), tags them by educational standard and adds interactive tools, i.e. Q&A and practice exercises. As you provide feedback, Glean selects the best video lessons for you based on your learning styles and preferences. Glean - Exploring the best video lessons in education Full Article Curriculum Education Instruction Online Learning Technology
education Blended Learning and Career and Technology Education - Part I: The Definition By careertechtesting.blogspot.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Mar 2016 17:50:00 +0000 In this four-part series, I’ll define blended learning, discuss the models of blended learning, the implications for career and technical education, and how the Curriculum, Assessment, and Digital Delivery (CADD) areas of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education can assist in the implementation of blended learning. Technology has created a personalized access to the world where we can connect and learn… where we can create and share. Almost every aspect of our lives have been changed by technology, except... education. Over the last few years, I’ve entered into blended learning discussions with various people, including educators, and I’m always surprised at their perception of blended learning. Many believe blended learning occurs when any type of computer-based learning takes place within the classroom. In many instances, I would define what is occurring as technology-rich instruction, but there is a difference. Blended learning is the combination of online learning and brick and mortar schools with teachers who enable students to learn at their own pace. Why is this important? Because many students learn in different ways and this allows each student to optimize their learning. Quite simply, the purpose of blended learning is to take the best of traditional education and blend it with the power of online learning which allows for a more personalized and interactive learning experience. Each teacher has the opportunity to review data, in the moment, and determine where the student is at and to form instruction for the next period or the next day. Blended learning also puts the student in charge of their own learning which, to me, is a very valuable lesson in itself. According to the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Education, blended learning “goes beyond one-to-one computers and high-tech gadgets. Blended learning involves leveraging the Internet to afford each student a more personalized learning experience, including increased student control over the time, place, path, and/or pace of learning. The definition of blended learning is a formal education program in which a student learns: at least in part through online learning, with some element of student control over time, place, path, and/or pace; at least in part in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home; and the modalities along each student’s learning path within a course or subject are connected to provide an integrated learning experience.” See more at: http://www.christenseninstitute.org/blended-learning/#sthash.AWqDXtoh.dpuf The key difference between blended learning and other forms of education is on its emphasis on personalized learning. The International Association for Online Learning (iNACOL) defines personalized learning as, “Tailoring learning for each student’s strengths, needs and interests–including enabling student voice and choice in what, how, when and where they learn–to provide flexibility and supports to ensure mastery of the highest standards possible.” As you can see, the two definitions overlap, but blending learning adds online learning and leveraging the internet to personalize an individual’s learning experience. Next- Blended Learning and Career and Technology Education - Part II: Blended Learning Models Full Article Blended Learning CareerTechEd CareerTechTesting Center CIMC CTE CTE Education ctYOUniverse Education Instruction Technology
education Blended Learning and Career and Technology Education - Part II: Blended Learning Models By careertechtesting.blogspot.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:36:00 +0000 In this four-part series, I’ll define blended learning, discuss the models of blended learning, the implications for career and technical education, and how the Curriculum, Assessment, and Digital Delivery (CADD) areas of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education can assist in the implementation of blended learning. As I mentioned in the first post in this series, technology has created a personalized access to the world where we can connect and learn… where we can create and share. Almost every aspect of our lives have been changed by technology, except... education. I believe blended learning can have a profound effect upon career and technology education in many instructional ways which will be discussed in the next post. There are certain elements of blended learning that already occur in CTE and some may be doing an excellent job as I write this, but I’m not aware of research that helps decide if one model works better with any certain occupational area (if you know of any research in this area, PLEASE SHARE!!). The Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Education defines blended learning as “a formal education program in which the student learns: (1) at least in part through online learning, with some element of student control over time, place, path, and/or pace; (2) at least in part in a supervised brick-and-mortar location away from home; (3) and the modalities along each student’s learning path within a course or subject are connected to provide an integrated learning experience.” The Models — The majority of blended-learning programs resemble one of four models: Rotation, Flex, A La Carte, and Enriched Virtual. The Rotation model includes four sub-models: Station Rotation, Lab Rotation, Flipped Classroom, and Individual Rotation. 1. Rotation model — a course or subject in which students rotate on a fixed schedule or at the teacher’s discretion between learning modalities, at least one of which is online learning. Other modalities might include activities such as small-group or full-class instruction, group projects, individual tutoring, and pencil-and-paper assignments. The students learn mostly on the brick-and-mortar campus, except for any homework assignments. a. Station Rotation — a course or subject in which students experience the Rotation model within a contained classroom or group of classrooms. The Station Rotation model differs from the Individual Rotation model because students rotate through all of the stations, not only those on their custom schedules. b. Lab Rotation – a course or subject in which students rotate to a computer lab for the online-learning station. c. Flipped Classroom – a course or subject in which students participate in online learning off-site in place of traditional homework and then attend the brick-and-mortar school for face-to-face, teacher-guided practice or projects. The primary delivery of content and instruction is online, which differentiates a Flipped Classroom from students who are merely doing homework practice online at night. d. Individual Rotation – a course or subject in which each student has an individualized playlist and does not necessarily rotate to each available station or modality. An algorithm or teacher(s) sets individual student schedules. 2. Flex model — a course or subject in which online learning is the backbone of student learning, even if it directs students to offline activities at times. Students move on an individually customized, fluid schedule among learning modalities. The teacher of record is on-site, and students learn mostly on the brick-and-mortar campus, except for any homework assignments. The teacher of record or other adults provide face-to-face support on a flexible and adaptive as-needed basis through activities such as small-group instruction, group projects, and individual tutoring. Some implementations have substantial face-to-face support, whereas others have minimal support. For example, some Flex models may have face-to-face certified teachers who supplement the online learning on a daily basis, whereas others may provide little face-to-face enrichment. Still others may have different staffing combinations. These variations are useful modifiers to describe a particular Flex model. 3. A La Carte model — a course that a student takes entirely online to accompany other experiences that the student is having at a brick-and-mortar school or learning center. The teacher of record for the A La Carte course is the online teacher. Students may take the A La Carte course either on the brick-and-mortar campus or off-site. This differs from full-time online learning because it is not a whole-school experience. Students take some courses A La Carte and others face-to-face at a brick-and-mortar campus. 4. Enriched Virtual model — a course or subject in which students have required face-to-face learning sessions with their teacher of record and then are free to complete their remaining coursework remote from the face-to-face teacher. Online learning is the backbone of student learning when the students are located remotely. The same person generally serves as both the online and face-to-face teacher. Many Enriched Virtual programs began as full-time online schools and then developed blended programs to provide students with brick-and-mortar school experiences. The Enriched Virtual model differs from the Flipped Classroom because in Enriched Virtual programs, students seldom meet face-to-face with their teachers every weekday. It differs from a fully online course because face-to-face learning sessions are more than optional office hours or social events; they are required. - See more at: http://www.christenseninstitute.org/blended-learning-definitions-and-models/#sthash.NCQBMOAF.dpuf Next- Blended Learning and Career and Technology Education - Part III: Blended Learning Implications for CTE Full Article Blended Learning CareerTech Testing Center CareerTechEd CIMC ctYOUniverse Education Instruction Online Learning
education Blended Learning and Career and Technology Education - Part III: Implications for Career and Technical Education By careertechtesting.blogspot.com Published On :: Mon, 02 May 2016 19:44:00 +0000 In this four-part series, I’ll define blended learning, discuss the models of blended learning, the implications for career and technical education, and how the Curriculum, Assessment, and Digital Delivery (CADD) areas of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education can assist in the implementation of blended learning. Here are several ways that blended learning can have a profound effect upon career and technology education: Personalized instruction – Blended learning allows for a more personalized and interactive learning experience by putting the student in charge of their own learning. Taking the best of traditional education and blending it with the power of online learning will provide the teacher an opportunity to review data, in the moment, determine where the student is at and to form instruction for the next period or the next day. Increased monitoring – The use of a student information, assessment, and gradebook systems that link to the LMS provides instant feedback on assignments and assessments. This allows the instructor to spend time reviewing student data, adjust instruction, and provide additional classroom or individual instruction. Open entry/Open exit – Blended learning fits nicely with competency-based learning and the concept of open entry/open exit. Personalized instruction and increased monitoring will allow the instructor to more accurately determine when tasks and competencies are achieved. Increased enrollments – Depending on the blended learning model and the CTE program being offered, enrollments could potentially be increased. Increased performance gains – “The Rise of K–12 Blended Learning - Profiles of emerging models” by Heather Staker profiles 40 educational entities. Not every school reported gains and some thought it was too early to verify results, but many posted positive gains when compared to the traditional classrooms within the same district. For example: “School of One - Students in summer 2009 acquired new math skills at a rate estimated to be seven times faster than peers. Students in spring 2010 showed gains that, when annualized, would equate to 1/2 to 2/3 of an additional year of gain. Students in spring 2010 showed significant gains across all academic quartiles.” Other potential benefits from this study include increased retention rates, an increase in teacher/parent contacts, increased course completion rates, a strengthening of curriculum offerings, and lower instructional costs. As you can see, blended learning can have the potential to benefit the student, the instructor, and the parents in a careertech setting. Again, I’m not aware of any research that helps decide if one model works better with any certain occupational area (if you know of any research in this area, PLEASE SHARE!!). Full Article Blended Learning CareerTechEd CTE CTE Education Education Instruction Online Learning Technology
education Blended Learning and Career and Technology Education - Part IV: Implementing Blended Learning With Resources from the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education By careertechtesting.blogspot.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Jun 2016 17:02:00 +0000 In this four-part series, I’ll define blended learning, discuss the models of blended learning, the implications for career and technical education, and how the Curriculum, Assessment, and Digital Delivery (CADD) areas of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education can assist in the implementation of blended learning. Photo courtesy of the Clayton Christensen Institute Blended learning is a shift to an online instructional delivery for a portion of the day to make students, teachers, and schools more productive, both academically and financially. We all know there’s no single right approach to building the “perfect” model for blended learning as communities have different resources, classrooms, computers, schedules, and many other unique needs. A school doesn’t always have the resources or the expertise to select and purchase a learning management system (LMS), design lessons, or write assessments, but there are available resources. Did you know that the Curriculum, Assessment, and Digital Delivery areas of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education can assist in the implementation of blended learning? The National Technology Plan acknowledges the challenges of raising college and career-ready standards without a significant investment of new funding so check out our online catalog and search the following links for additional information and see how we can assist you in blending digital and teacher led instruction to personalize learning for each student. CIMC CareerTech Testing Center ctYouniverse Full Article assessment Blended Learning CareerTech Testing Center CareerTechEd CIMC CTE ctYOUniverse Curriculum Education Instruction Leadership ODCTE Online Learning Skills Standards Study Guides Technology
education Some of the Best Educational iPad and Android Apps for Teachers By careertechtesting.blogspot.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 14:14:00 +0000 Educational Technology and Mobile Learning provides a list of some of the best iPad apps curated for learning and instructional purposes. The list is divided into 19 sections with each containing a list of apps for a specific need. The sections include apps that facilitates: presentation screencasting video creation file storage whiteboard PDF annotation audio recording note-taking blogging book creation comic apps digital storytelling apps apps for grading mindmapping apps portfolio apps apps for creating posters apps for creating timelines apps for creating word clouds speech-to-text apps Educational Technology and Mobile Learning also provides a list of 10 indispensable Android apps for teachers. The list is curated from the top trending apps in the education section of Google Play store. The listed apps are as follows: Book Creator Handouts Remind Google Keep ClassDojo Nearpod Socrative Teacher Edmodo Google Classroom Explain Everything Full Article Apps Education Instruction Mobile Learning Technology Technology Apps Training and Resources Web 2.0
education Education Programming Hub By www.filmeducation.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Oct 2011 10:08:56 +0000 As part of our ongoing efforts to engage teachers with their local cinemas Film Education would like to invite you to attend Education Programming Hub Meetings in Nottingham and Newcastle Full Article
education BluSky Partners with Wharton Executive Education for Custom Leadership Program By www.randrmagonline.com Published On :: Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:30:00 -0400 BluSky Restoration Contractors announces new partnership with the Aresty Institute of Executive Education. Full Article
education First Onsite Presents Live Burn and Education Seminar By www.randrmagonline.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400 First Onsite Property Restoration to co-host a Live Burn and Education Seminar! Full Article
education First Onsite Presents Live Burn and Education Seminar in Freeport, Illinois By www.randrmagonline.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Sep 2024 14:13:33 -0400 Join First Onsite and FireTech Inc. for a unique opportunity to witness live fire training and enhance your fire safety knowledge at the Live Burn and Education Seminar in Freeport, Illinois, on September 30! Full Article
education Building a Future for the Restoration Industry: Higher Education Initiatives and Opportunities By www.randrmagonline.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 09:00:00 -0400 A new Restoration Industry Management degree program is set to shape the future of the restoration industry by addressing the critical need for skilled professionals and preparing the next generation of leaders. Full Article
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education Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program Gives Big Boost to Enrollment for Archdiocese Catholic Schools By www.pacatholic.org Published On :: Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:17:04 +0000 We talked with Jay DeFruscio, the Chief Operating Officer for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Schools, about the huge benefit provided by the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program. Here are three of the postings we shared on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/o9mfCwioL8PfuHa8/?mibextid=WC7FNe https://www.facebook.com/share/v/8Hbz7PVfKdKSFrWM/?mibextid=WC7FNe https://www.facebook.com/share/v/d83WFnKC8ZZ4oQAi/?mibextid=WC7FNe Full Article Catholic Education Posts Homepage Feature Homepage Posts
education PROCESS EXPO 2015 to feature AFFI Regulatory Education Series By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 Throughout every facet of the frozen food and beverage industry, companies are preparing to navigate the new food safety landscape created by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Full Article
education FPSA to partner with leading academic universities for educational programs By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:30:00 -0500 PROCESS EXPO 2013 will be the site of presentations from leading educational institutions. Full Article
education PROCESS EXPO announces prepared foods educational program By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Wed, 04 Sep 2013 12:42:00 -0400 The Food Processing Suppliers Association releases the prepared foods portion of the PROCESS EXPO UNIVERSITY educational program taking place at Chicago’s McCormick Place from Nov. 3-6. Full Article
education METTLER TOLEDO will host an informational Educational Center at 2015 PROCESS EXPO By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400 METTLER TOLEDO has invited experts from BRC, SQF, IFS, and FSSC22000 to join food safety experts from METTLER TOLEDO to discuss their latest updates and address a wide range of other food safety topics. Full Article
education Institute for Food Safety anchors PROCESS EXPO education By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) today announced the details of two exciting sessions to be launched at this year’s PROCESS EXPO by the Illinois Institute of Technology’s Institute for Food Safety and Health. Full Article
education Beverage takes center stage at joint PROCESS EXPO, InterBev educational program By www.packagingstrategies.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400 The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and NuernbergMesse today unveiled the joint beverage educational program for PROCESS EXPO and InterBev Process scheduled for September 15-18, 2015 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Full Article
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education A Perfect Collab: DMOs x Higher Education By destinationsinternational.org Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 15:50:48 +0000 A Perfect Collab: DMOs x Higher Education jhammond@desti… Fri, 08/02/2024 - 15:50 Image Off Workforce development is critical to the future of DMOs as we advocate for tourism investment and share the industry’s benefits across communities. Higher education institutions can become strategic partners in workforce development, research, and community engagement strategies. Bryan Lavin, DBA 6 min read August 2, 2024 Destination Marketing might be the biggest humblebrag in the Hospitality Industry. DMOs are doing amazing things to connect our communities, expand the benefits of tourism, drive the economy, and create authentic experiences in the humblest way possible. That sense of selflessness and passion for creating better destinations is what makes this industry so incredible. Anyone who has even caught a glimpse of the recent Annual Convention would see how incredibly cool it is to be part of a DMO. The stories of the impact that we are making in our communities should be shouted from the mountaintops! Interestingly, though, Tourism and Hospitality Management – where the power of a DMO is taught at the college level - is currently ranked as the 61st most popular major for students in the United States. Enrollment in collegiate hospitality management programs has seen a significant decline in the past ten years due to a lack of knowledge about our industry and the ability to tell our story about the impact we make every day. Recently, HSMAI surveyed hospitality school deans and program directors and found that potential students perceive the field to be centered on hotels and F&B outlets with unstable career paths and positions that require long hours, low pay, and limited work-life balance. Further compounding the issue, the study revealed a lack of qualified faculty, limited connections to industry practitioners, and a lack of program support from ancillary departments like admissions and marketing. In other words, we need to do a better job telling the story of DMOs' impact on attracting new talent into the industry. I have the opportunity to regularly participate in student recruitment efforts at my institution, where I meet with college-bound families or visit high school programs, and the most common question I get is, “What are the jobs in tourism?” While I have become quite adept at pitching non-linear career paths, I try to counter this question by asking the students what they want in a job. Aside from making money, I hear students seek meaning in their work. Our industry can provide exactly that and help to reshape the narrative around Tourism and Hospitality Management as a field of study. While thoroughly pitching the pillars of sustainable tourism to a high school student in 30 seconds might be a stretch, students gravitate towards concepts like community development, place branding, cultural preservation, and supporting locals. Sustainability is already on their minds, and we have an amazing opportunity to show students how they can translate their way of thinking into a remarkable career path. I’m hopeful that the incredible advocacy case studies discussed at the Annual Convention are only the tip of the iceberg and will inspire more students to find the meaning, satisfaction, and enjoyment that our industry offers. With DMOs focusing more on community engagement and higher education and looking for more robust connection opportunities, there is the potential for incredible collaborations between organizations. With all the themes of this year’s Annual Convention in mind, here are four ways that I’ll be leveling up my curriculum this fall and how you can collaborate: Embracing AI Jason Swick, VP of Strategy & Insights from Simpleview, led off his presentation with a statistic that 66% of employers in our industry are now looking for AI skills on resumes. A common refrain throughout the week is that AI won’t replace jobs, but people who know how to use it will. By folding some AI basics into our tourism marketing courses, like prompt engineering, personalization of GPTs, and AI organization strategies, we can introduce the next generation of leaders to this technology so they can take it and run with it. This realm provides a variety of case study-based projects where DMO’s could partner with students to begin their AI journeys together. Igniting Community Pride We offer several modules in our program that explore the concepts of community-shared values and place branding frameworks, and, in theory, they work great. This fall, I’ll be pushing students to move these concepts further to develop strategies that engage the community and showcase the benefits of tourism. The Little Adventures program from Destin Fort Walton Beach, Florida, along with St. Peterburg’s “From Visitors with Love” campaign, are just two of many examples from the convention that make for impactful case studies connecting theory to practice. Leveraging local colleges to develop and deploy similar projects is a great way to support these valuable efforts that may not directly drive revenue. Long-Term Strategic Planning Inspired by the planning process discussed by Minneapolis, Japan, and Richmond, Canada, there is a need to better prepare students for thinking in the long term. Looking at the DNEXT trend data along with the pillars of community engagement, visitor engagement, partner support, and destination development, students can develop mock strategic plans that span 5-10 years for a destination. This type of exercise is a great way to develop a strategic mindset and raise the level of education students are receiving. Looking to higher education institutions as hubs of innovation could create alignment with strategic plans while engaging the student population. Data-Driven Decision-making As in all industries, understanding how to collect and interpret data is critical to decision-making. By connecting students to industry-developed survey instruments and data collection and analysis technologies, they can bridge the gap in understanding how DMOs drive community alignment, economic development, and brand strategies. Use college programs to help fuel research. Academics love qualitative and quantitative studies – there is excellent potential for collaboration on community perception studies to advance advocacy efforts. Our industry is incredibly cool. As we think about workforce development and building a strong pipeline of talent to carry the torch of progress in the DMO space, collaboration with Colleges and Universities is a prime opportunity to explore. These institutions are full of eager students looking to make a difference in their careers, and DMO’s are a perfect place to do it. What better way to learn by doing than collaborating with a DMO to make the destination a better place for all. I encourage you all to reach out to your local institutions to find ways to engage students in your mission. By inspiring students with the tremendous work being done at DMOs across the world, we can redefine what earning a degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management means and inspire the next generation to make a difference in their communities through the power of tourism. About the Author Bryan Lavin, DBA Professor, Johnson and Wales University College of Hospitality Management Bryan Lavin has been a member of the JWU Faculty for eight years. He teaches in the Department for International Travel and Tourism Studies at the College of Hospitality Management. Bryan’s area of expertise is destination marketing and sales, community development, and sustainable tourism planning. In addition to his scholarly pursuits in the field of tourism, Bryan also serves as the college’s brand manager. 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About the Author Bryan Lavin, DBA Professor, Johnson and Wales University College of Hospitality Management Bryan Lavin has been a member of the JWU Faculty for eight years. He teaches in the Department for International Travel and Tourism Studies at the College of Hospitality Management. Bryan’s area of expertise is destination marketing and sales, community development, and sustainable tourism planning. In addition to his scholarly pursuits in the field of tourism, Bryan also serves as the college’s brand manager. He is responsible for the management and execution of an integrated plan to position hospitality management as a dynamic and experiential discipline. chevron_right More from this Author
education Toolkit Launched to Provide Media With Best Messaging Practices, Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine Education By www.nab.org Published On :: 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 EST Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute (RJI) and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today announced the launch of an online toolkit to help local journalists craft COVID-19 vaccine education messages that best resonate with their audiences. The toolkit is designed to provide journalists with information and resources to create news reports, public service announcements and other messages related to vaccine safety, effectiveness and distribution. Full Article
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