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E-Learning in the Canadian Post-Secondary Education System - 3 views

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  • janellekoivula on 14 Sep 14
     
    I chose this article for my own general curiosity about what research said about online programs, and the pros and cons of its education. Consistent with my own opinions (which are positive because I am enrolled in an online program), I found that the research and opinions given throughout the article lean towards the opportunity that online programming allows Canadian society, and the whole society can benefit from its effects, as it is not limited to age, disability, or learning styles.
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Thinkopolis V: Education Nation - Workopolis - 1 views

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  • we are spending 13 per cent longer in school in 2014 than we were in 2000.
  • 6 per cent more of us now have a bachelor's degree as our top level of education on our resumes. Post graduate studies are increasing as well, with 43 per cent more Canadians having master's degrees on their resumes,
  • 3 per cent of people told us their degrees are not relevant to their jobs. (39 per cent not at all related, and 34 per cent not directly related.)
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  • 56 per cent also say they are over-educated for the requirements of their jobs
  • Employers look at 16,000 resumes a day in the Workopolis resume database to find candidates. The vast majority of their searches are keyword based. However, only 1 per cent of keyword searches are related to degree type or specific education
  • ive degrees (bachelor, masters and PhD) most likely to land you a job in your field: Human Resources (88 per cent) Engineering (90 per cent) Computer Science (91 per cent) Pharmacy (94 per cent) Nursing (97 per cent
  • Salary-wise, Economics grads come out on top, with the average wages for their first jobs being $57,000 a year. The average pay for the first jobs of the other liberal arts graduates is just over $43,000*.
  • From a financial point-of-view, the most lucrative fields of study for first jobs right now are Computer Science, Engineering, Law, Math, and Healthcare.
  • While Canadians are obtaining higher levels of education in 2014 than they were at the turn of the century, the vast majority of employers show more interest in a candidate's skills and experience and where they've worked previously than in their education
  • you are choosing your education based on job market demand, the best return-on-investments currently are in Computer Science and Engineering along with certain healthcare fields such as Pharmacy and Nursing.
  • university educated Canadians are 68 per cent more likely to land leadership roles within five years of graduation
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Ontario Job Futures - 1 views

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  • Melinda Mah on 13 Sep 14
     
    Ontario Job Futures is a publication which provides information on the current trends and future outlook for about 200 occupations common to Ontario. It is developed by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities, and uses projections developed in collaboration with Employment and Social Development Canada. It is a good source for looking at local employment trends for the short and medium-term future in people's careers.
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Labour Market Information - Publications - 1 views

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  • michellewain on 13 Sep 14
     
    Labour Market Bulletins provide an analysis of the local labour market and an assessment of local employment-related events. E-scan publications provide an analysis of socio-economic trends in Canadian provinces and territories.
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How Demand for a Bachelor's Degree is Reshaping the Workforce - 0 views

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  • michellewain on 13 Sep 14
     
    This interesting article looks at how the demand for a bachelor's degree is reshaping the workforce. It ties in to what Lynda Gratton mentions in "The Shift", that there is a need for 'mastery' skills, self-marketing, and creating credentials as so many people are now pursuing postsecondary education.
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Best Business Opportunities 2014 - 1 views

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      shawnaderksen on 12 Sep 14
       
      Since this is a huge food, diet and social trend, this would be a good business idea for those trying to decide what type of business would be profitable and not a money waster.
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      shawnaderksen on 12 Sep 14
       
      Since body decoration is a widely spread Western trend right now, seeing these trends enables someone to consider going back to school for art, design, tattooing and or piercing. This could be a potential business venture as well. 
    • shawnaderksen
      shawnaderksen on 12 Sep 14
       
      Gerontology would be a great career for Generation Y's. Because the baby boomers will be retiring soon, now would be the perfect time to research Gerontology and see if it is something you would consider going back to school and pursuing.  
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    • shawnaderksen
      shawnaderksen on 12 Sep 14
       
      Computer programming or software programming would be a great major to take on because mobile devices and technology are integrated strongly in to the Generation Ys and Xs.
    • shawnaderksen
      shawnaderksen on 12 Sep 14
       
      It is important to understand the trends happening in the area you are considering starting a business in or going to school in. The trends can help determine if the field of study or business will have a chance of success.
  • shawnaderksen on 12 Sep 14
     
    I chose this article as it suits the idea of trends that can shape the type of field you major in at school and or the type of business you choose to start. The trends help you get an idea if your business will potentially be a success and also if your major will be able to land you a career down the road.
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Programs « Futurpreneur Canada - 0 views

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  • Futurpreneur Canada supports entrepreneurs throughout every stage of their businesses by providing expertise, financing, mentoring and business resources.
    • sarahbunting
      sarahbunting on 12 Sep 14
       
      Providing funding, resources, mentoring and expertise. More than just giving you money, but helping make sure that you are successful. 
    • sarahbunting
      sarahbunting on 12 Sep 14
       
      Various different grant programs that cater to the different needs of people in Canada.  All of the programs provide Mentorship which is key to success. 
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  • young entrepreneurs, who do not need financing,
  • specialized resources and support to better understand Canadian business customs.
  • program for young entrepreneurs
  • start-ups with national and international expansion potential.
  • business mentor
  • additional financial and resourcing support for existing Futurpreneur
  • transitioning Canadian Forces
  • sarahbunting on 12 Sep 14
     
    This grant program runs across Canada and provides up to $45,000.  Grants are available in many different forms and with special grants for new immigrants, transitioning Canadian Forces members, and existingentrepreneurs.  
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Start a summer company: students | Ontario.ca - 1 views

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      sarahbunting on 12 Sep 14
       
      Not only do you get money, but a key factor to success is mentorship as mentioned in "The Shift".  Here mentorship is provided so as you can grow and learn! 
  • are returning to school after the program ends
  • advice and mentorship from local business leaders to help get the business up and running
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    • sarahbunting
      sarahbunting on 12 Sep 14
       
      This program really is intended for students to supplement them getting a summer job. 
  • sarahbunting on 12 Sep 14
     
    Great resource for returning students to start their own business over the summer.
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HowStuffWorks "Transistors on the Nanoscale" - 1 views

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  • By the 1960s, computer scientist (and Intel co-founder) Gordon Moore made an interesting observation. He noticed that every 12 months, engineers were able to double the number of transistors on a square inch piece of silicon. Like clockwork, engineers were finding ways to reduce the size of transistors
    • Melinda Mah
      Melinda Mah on 12 Sep 14
       
      Every year, there are twice as many transistors: twice as much computing power. However, this can't continue forever.
  • These days, the number of transistors doubles every 24 months.
    • Melinda Mah
      Melinda Mah on 12 Sep 14
       
      It seems like the increasing power of computers is slowing. This could mean that we will get into cheaper ways of making the same level of technology, contributing to the leveling out of advantages between education in developed countries and other countries. This could also affect the future of being able to have clear and realistic communication in the future. Today's Canadian systems suffer from inadequate bandwidth and infrastructure, and there are few signs that it will be improved dramatically enough to have clear visual communication. It may be that future communication will emphasize speaking and typing without the aid of body language.
  • some physicists and engineers think we might be bumping up against some fundamental physical limits when it comes to transistor size.
    • Melinda Mah
      Melinda Mah on 12 Sep 14
       
      This will mean we will need a fundamental innovation to change to improve computing power in the future if we are to conserve physical resources.
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  • one day we'll hit the physical limits of how small traditional transistors can be. That's because once you hit the nanoscale, you're dealing with the bizarre world of quantum mechanics. In this world, matter and energy behave in ways that seem counterintuitive.
    • Melinda Mah
      Melinda Mah on 12 Sep 14
       
      A limit to processing power...but perhaps it will be enough in combination with human cognitive surplus to come up with solutions to energy problem and sustainability.
  • Electron tunneling is a bit like teleportation. When material is very thin -- the thickness of a single nanometer (about 10 atoms thick) -- electrons can tunnel right through it as if it weren't there at all.
    • Melinda Mah
      Melinda Mah on 12 Sep 14
       
      Surprising application of quantum mechanics. Perhaps there will be more jobs in quantum mechanics now that they have significant real-world application!
  • beyond the nanoscale is the atomic scale, where you're dealing with materials that are only a few atoms in size.
  • it might mean that the advancements in microprocessor development will slow down and level off.
  • companies will likely find ways to improve microprocessor efficiency and performance, nonetheless.
  • It seems like microprocessor manufacturers will only be able to keep Moore's Law going for a few more years
  • Melinda Mah on 12 Sep 14
     
    I was inspired by Megan Rowe's post to look up information about transistors. Gratton posit that computing power will continue to increase as it ha now, but I had heard that we were reaching a limitation with transistors, so I looked up more information about this possibility. The exponential increase in computing power has already begun to slow down. Link to annotated version: https://diigo.com/03w8c7
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National Post: Five cultural shifts that are changing the workplace - 0 views

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  • alliemacdonald on 12 Sep 14
     
    This article from the National Post talks about five cultural shifts that are changing the corporate workplace. These include the level of trust between employers and employees, the ways in which companies hire and fire employees, the end of the "40 hours work week" and importance of task related work as opposed to time constraints in new young workers, reputation and the need for young workers to find satisfaction and meaning in their work, and demand for corporations to donate a portion of profits to charitable causes. An interesting article that relates to trends in upcoming generations of young workers.
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CERIC - 0 views

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  • Rob Straby on 03 Sep 14
     
    The Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling is a Canadian non-profit that funds research and innovation in the career development field. You can receive weekly trends updates by signing up on their site. CERIC also sponsors the annual Cannexus conference.
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To what extent does the China Price still exist? - 0 views

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  • Trish Gill on 03 Nov 14
     
    The China Price is still largely influential, but its impact and existence is slowly eroding, which may lead to its disappearance in the medium-term. That being said, the author of this article indicates that China still has and will continue to have long-term, cost saving advantages encouraging foreign investors to "off-shore" their manufacturing to China.
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Canada must face globalization head on - 0 views

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  • fawneferguson on 28 Oct 14
     
    This article explores the anger many Canadians felt over outsourcing. However, the author believes that Canada must learn to deal with this, as it is something that has happened before to us (with manufacturing) and is not happening to other countries as well (manufacturing is moving from China to Vietnam)
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THE POST-BERLIN AFTERMATH - 0 views

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  • fawneferguson on 28 Oct 14
     
    This article has a distinctly different view of the fall of the Berlin Wall than Friedman does. While Friedman saw the fall of the walk to be a great equalizer, Jean-Pierre Lehman states that other walls went up in its place.
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The Global Economy's Shifting Centre of Gravity | Global Policy Journal - 0 views

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  • shan-v on 27 Oct 14
     
    Article from the Global Policy Journal, helping to visually conceptualize the location of the "centre" of the earth's economic activity over various time periods, giving reasoning for its predictions up to 2050. It also provides policy implications for this shift. Excellent article--I highly recommend the read.
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How globalization has left the 1 per cent even further ahead - 0 views

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  • christinawright on 27 Oct 14
     
    This is part of The Globe's Wealth Paradox series , a two-week examination into how the income divide is shaping Canada. Income levels for most Canadians haven't changed much in recent years, but for one group: The wealthy are pulling away from the pack.
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Make in India vs. Make in China - 0 views

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  • missjillian on 27 Oct 14
     
    Last Tuesday, Tata Motor's Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) opened its first plant in Changshu, China. The luxury car-maker's $1.78-billion Make-in-China push has come a little over a month after Tata Group chairman Cyrus Mistry confessed to be greatly encouraged under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership to join the "Make In India" programme that, he said, brings together industry and government for crafting a new future.
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The advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing, pros and cons of outsourcing | Flatwor... - 0 views

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  • shawnaderksen on 27 Oct 14
     
    This short article focuses on the advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing. It also shares the most commonly outsourced businesses.
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Global Research - 0 views

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  • michellewain on 26 Oct 14
     
    The Centre for Research on Globalization (CRG) is a non-profit, independent research and media organization based in Montreal. In addition to the Global Research websites, the Centre is involved in book publishing, support to humanitarian projects as well as educational outreach activities including the organization of public conferences and lectures. The Centre also acts as a think tank on crucial economic and geopolitical issues. The Global Research website at www.globalresearch.ca publishes news articles, commentary, background research and analysis on a broad range of issues, focusing on social, economic, strategic and environmental issues.They have established an extensive archive of news articles, in-depth reports and analysis on issues which are barely covered by the mainstream media. There are quite a few articles on economic trends arising from globalization, such as outsourcing.
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High-Stakes Testing: Policies in the U.S., Finland, & S. Korea | Globalization101 - 0 views

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  • The recent decision by the College Board to completely revamp the SAT by 2016 has sparked a national debate on the merits of the SATs, ACTs and standardized testing in general. Some believe the current SAT hurts poor students since many are not able to afford the expensive test preparation courses
  • The new exam will try to help those who cannot access expensive preparation courses by better aligning the test to skills gained in high school courses, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, data analysis, evidence-based reading and writing and analysis of primary documents.
  • The new SAT seems to align with the Common Core, which focuses on building the same skillset
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  • Changing the test does not address other inequities in the U.S. education system, which result in real difference in college performance
  • South Korea uses high stakes testing to determine high school and college admission. Social status, marriage eligibility and work prospects are all determined by the test outcomes. So, preparation for this test often begins at preschool. (Dalporto, South Korea’s School Success, n.d.). The testing culture is so intense that suicidal thoughts are high amongst low scorers on the exams (Wang, 2013).
  • Furthermore, teachers are selected from the top ten percent of college students and teacher education students get funding to receive a free master’s degree from a Finnish university.
  • Nor does Finland use standardized tests to compare and contrast primary and secondary school students and their schools. Assessment is carried out at the local level. Teachers determine the design and timing of the exams, which are used to monitor student progress
  • Some believe that middle class South Koreans are emigrating to the U.S. to avoid this high stakes testing culture. Others believe the low birth rate in South Korea is also tied to the high stakes testing culture as well (Choi, 2009).
  • The steps that the College Board is taking to improve the SAT to align more with the common core seem to be a step in the right direction. At the end of the day, there needs to be emphasis placed on school equality and teacher quality as well because an improved test will not fix a broken school system.
  • colinsarkany on 26 Oct 14
     
    The website Globalization101 is a vast resource covering many topics regarding the globalization phenomenon. The article High-Stakes Testing in particular looks at different educational systems, and how US admissions are undergoing reform, while being compared to other educational system styles. The major link between this article and the first chapter of the World is Flat is the focus on skills, not job titles or location. The new standardized admissions tests will focus on skill development opposed to grades which may level the playing field for people to find internationally connected jobs. 
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