Empowering lifelong learning in the digital age
2020 ASU + GSV Summit
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Watch our sessions from the 2020 ASU+GSV Virtual Summit and explore our resources for learning, teaching, and working in a digital world.
Watch our sessions from the 2020 ASU+GSV Virtual Summit and explore our resources for learning, teaching, and working in a digital world.
The dawn of the age of digital learning
2020 is the year in which the world will measure itself in terms of “life before COVID-19 and life after.” Education and work experiences have forever changed in profound ways. Online learning is here to stay and with many people finding themselves in a change of employment, there is an urgency to build digital skills for our new economy.
Explore this site to see how Pearson is designing learning experiences that will help students and empower employers and educators to support learners as they develop the knowledge and skills they’ll need to succeed in this changing world.
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Featured sessions
Global Consumers Attitudes about Online Learning A.D.
Great institutions and global brands are taking the temperature of consumers to gather insights on their changing sentiments toward education and learning. This panel discusses the research happening and what it has found.
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The World Can’t Afford to Fail Online Learning
In this panel, hear from experts who’ve been driving deep, effective online education for decades. They share their perspectives on the most promising developments in online learning, and how we continue to harness them in a post-Covid world.
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AI in Education, Hype vs Reality
We have entered the age of AI. The stuff of science fiction is reality. What is real and what’s hype in the AI space? This panel explores the implications and developments in AI, and what is the likelihood it will change higher education. This panel of AI experts talks about what’s real and working in AI, and what’s just on the horizon.
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How Maryville is Creating the New University for the 21st Century
In this session, Maryville University shares their story of becoming the #2 fastest growing private university and an innovative leader in higher education. Hear how they have leveraged technology to support their growing on-ground and online populations. Through anticipation and innovation, they create opportunities and access for students, while addressing workforce needs to drive economic development.
Fighting Systemic Racism in Textbooks and Education: Real Talk from the Leaders Driving Change
The killing of George Floyd and the ongoing social justice movement has exposed systemic racism in very clear terms. These events have opened eyes and empowered diverse voices to discuss racism openly with engaged audiences. Learn how students, professors, and community leaders have worked with a leading global textbook publisher, educational institutions, and industries to fight systemic racism in society.
Digital Soft Skills: The Importance of Being More Human on Screen
89% of people globally say that they will need to develop more digital skills as a result of the pandemic. These include managing themselves and their work remotely, communicating and collaborating virtually, and thinking critically about data. Learn more about research around these skills and get practical advice on how to teach them.
Collaboration between Education and Industry: Maximizing the Employability Agenda
In 2020, employability skills have never been more important. As educators, it is our responsibility to look ahead at the demand of skills to support economic recovery and ensure future students are given every opportunity to qualify with an outlook of a successful career. Learn how collaboration between industry and education can help to identify essential skills needs and design curriculum in partnership, ensuring relevant and key progression opportunities for students worldwide.
A K–12 School Year Like No Other: Making the Move to Online Teaching and Learning
Get insight from experienced virtual school and online learning experts about the “new normal” of online learning for administrators, K–12 students, and the virtual classroom experience for teachers. They cover all aspects of online education, from platform to content to professional development of educators who are transforming their teaching as they move from traditional face-to-face classrooms to online settings.
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Global learners: Education & work in COVID-19
In the second annual Global Learner Survey, learners know there is no going back to the pre-pandemic education world. They see longevity in online learning, digital skills increasingly in demand, and equity as one of education's biggest issues.
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