- The Need
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the World
- Globalization
- Industry Needs
- Cutting Edge technology
- Collaborative Mode
- Fast paced
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how does LX assist in fulfilling the need
- Create
- Collaborate
- Manage
- Ensure security
- Ensure privacy
- eXchange
- Convenient
- Cost Effective
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Current Education Scenario
- Efforts are on to be forward thinking
- Gives learner a strong foundation in content
- Learner uses technology extensively
- Uses technology in administrative tasks
- Limited use of technology in the academic front
- Assists students in job placements
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Benefits to Educational Institutions using LX
- Go Global
- Create strong network
- Increase enrollments
- Expand knowledge base
- Enhance brand value
- Save costs
- Higher ROI
- build as you grow, pay as you earn
- create the learner experience you want
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Challenges in fulfilling this need
- Time
- Cost
- Resources
- Lack of opportunities
- Lack of a common platform / a common meeting point for Industry-Academia-Learner
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Educational Institutions
- Integrate technology in curriculum delivery to learners
- Global presence
- Collaborate with industry
- Connect academia to real world
- Educate/ train educators to use technology
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Educators
- Network with industry experts
- Get technology friendly
- Collaborate with peers
- Use various methods of pedagogy
- Constantly upgrade knowledge and skills to keep pace with the rapidly changing real world
- Move beyond textbooks and power point presentations
- Be accessible 24x7
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The New Age Learner
- Interacts globally
- wants to 'learn while you earn'
- wants you to 'teach less, learn more'
- Tech savvy
- Thinks critically
- Multi-tasks
- Varied interests
- Short attention span
- Eager to apply acqed knowledge
- Expresses/voices thoughts openly
- Networks extensively