© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 1 The role of information and technology in today’s changing training landscape Amman, 8 May 2012 Bahiej Al-Biqawi CEO – Jadarah Group

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 2 When students were succeeding in school with no technology, we were also living in a world with little technology, and preparing students for life in a world where technology wasn't a part of their daily lives. Bahiej Al-Biqawi CEO – Jadarah Group

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 3 The problem is they are trying to meet the future by doing what they did in the past. And on the way they are alienating millions of kids who don't see any purpose in going to school. When we went to school we were kept there with the story, which is if you worked hard and did well and got a college degree you'd have a job. Our kids don't believe that and they are right not to..."

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 4 How do people learn today?

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 5 Informal vs formal learning

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 6 Informal vs formal learning Informal learning occurs through the experience of day-to-day situations. Formal learning is learning that takes place within a teacher-student relationship, such as in a school system.

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 7 Informal vs formal learning

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 8 Informal vs formal learning

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 9 How do learners remember?

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 10 Which tools are used by learners?

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 11 Technology benefits Expansion of time and place Depth of understanding Learning vs. Teaching New media for self- expression Collaboration Going Global Individual pacing and sequence Weight Personal productivity Lower cost

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 12 What do we need to offer training excellence to our learners? Up to date resources Interactive programmes Accessibility to expert and peer instructors Certification programme Support Ongoing Learning

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 13 Innovative solutions to achieve Worldwide Excellence in Road Transport Training Innovative solutions to achieve Worldwide Excellence in Road Transport Training

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Content Management - Accessibility To be able to access up to date resources anytime, anywhere. Page 14

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 15 Interactive training on key road Transport topics Make learning interactive and engaging

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Page 16 Network Exchange with Partners in the region and abroad

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Certification Private and secure web sites for - Graduate promotion - Graduate promotion - Real-time credential verification - Real-time credential verification Page 17 Provide true recognition to successful students

© International Road Transport Union (IRU) 2012 Support Ongoing Learning Page 18 Graduate Module.” Private page” Graduate Module.” Private page” Private Account. monthly newsletter, publishing the certificate on IRU website, Review all materials, Receiving IRU messagesPrivate Account. monthly newsletter, publishing the certificate on IRU website, Review all materials, Receiving IRU messages Access to graduate page “Public Page” Access to graduate page “Public Page” It gives access to the public to check the validity and certificate of the graduate student through public Code the student receive once he finishes the courseIt gives access to the public to check the validity and certificate of the graduate student through public Code the student receive once he finishes the course

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