By Mr. Andy Yee Public Policy & Government Affairs Asia Pacific Google

1. 21st century learning environments
October 6, 2012
Andy Yee, Public Policy & Government Relations
andyyee@google.com
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2. Education shifts
Local Alone Consume
Global Together Create
Technology
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3. What skills?
American Management Association:
• Communications Skills (80.4%)
• Critical thinking (72.4%)
• Collaboration (71.2%)
• Creativity (57.3%)
Woods Bagot survey:
• Problem solving • Technology-enabled
• Collaboration • Collaborative
• Critical thinking • Flexible
• Fun
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4. The role of technology
Two key roles:
1. Augment and improve the traditional learning
environment
2. Ensure students get the right skills to succeed
in the digital economy
A recent survey of teachers in the US:
Why use technology in classroom?
• Increasing student motivation (77%)
• Reinforcing and expanding on content being
taught (76%)
• Responding to a variety of learning styles (76%)
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5. Google in Education
We build a foundation of
technology and access. . .
...and empower innovative
communities...
... to make learning magical for all
students.
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6. Building a foundation of technology
and access
Tools like Geo, Web resources
Google Apps
Search, & like Search
for Education
YouTube Education,
Google Apps
training center
Technology
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7. Examples
1) Apps
Google Apps for Education
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=x7VPie-
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2) Platform & Content
YouTube Education Channel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=NegRGfG
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3) Curriculum
Search Education
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=v9yZco8b
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Technology
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8. Visit www.google.com/edu for more
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