Panel Talk SKI56
Skills-oriented e-Learning
The next generation of learners knows that their learning is not only about acquiring knowledge, but also about certifying new competencies and skills. Come and discuss the full circle of implementation, training and accreditation in this session.
Eran Gal
Owner, Holon Institution of Technology, Israel
Dr. Eran Gal is an e-learning expert with over 17 years of experience in applying cross-company technology-based learning solutions. Dr. Gal holds both M.A. and PhD degrees from the Knowledge Technology Lab at the Tel Aviv University, School of Education. Following several years as an e-Learning manager in large enterprises Dr. Gal joined the Holon Institution of Technology (HIT), Faculty of Instructional Technologies as a lecturer and a research team leader.
Sandra Bras
Trainer / E-Learning Program Manager, RIPE NCC, The Netherlands
Sandra Brás is E-Learning Program Manager and Trainer at the RIPE NCC.
In this role, Sandra has worked on the improvement and growth of the E-Learning practices at the RIPE NCC. Some of the projects she has implemented are the RIPE NCC Webinars and the RIPE NCC Academy. Sandra also delivers face-to-face training courses on topics such as IPv6 and Routing Registry throughout Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia.
Sandra holds a Master's degree in Training and Technology for Education from the University of Coimbra, Portugal, and a Master’s degree in E-Learning Pedagogy from the Open University, Portugal.
Sandra’s passion lies in Education, Training and specifically E-Learning, and therefore, together with her work at the RIPE NCC, she is currently doing a PhD in Distance Education and E-Learning, and her research focuses on Open Organisational Learning.
Before joining the RIPE NCC Sandra participated in an Internship Programme for Graduates at the European Commission. Between 2004 and 2007, she was employed by the Portuguese Navy Ministry in the Naval Centre for Distance Education where she worked with Distance Education curricula and training. At the same time, Sandra worked with several organisations as a freelance consultant in education and training.
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Arseni Shylau
Sales Developer, Softarex Technologies, Inc, Belarus
Over 20 years of experience in system integration, telecommunications and other IT domains, from multi-national companies to start-ups at local and global scale.
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Jane Richardson
Senior Director, Oracle Academy, UK
Jane Richardson is Regional Senior Director, EMEA, Oracle Academy, with the responsibility of the management and development of the Oracle Academy Program particularly through strategic partnerships with Ministries of Education, NGO's and not- for- profit education oraganisations with an interest in developing computer science skills for students, who wish to develop a career in the technology sector in Europe Middle East and Africa.
Oracle Academy proivdes a free portfolio of software, academic curriuculum in Java programming and Database with SQL/ PLSQL,faculty training and support with certification resources to education institutions for teaching use. Faculty and teachers can insert these resources into computer science and business courses to help their students gain industry relevant skills and become college or career ready.
Oracle Academy currently supports more than 2.6 million students in 106 countries
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Susan Martin
Global Senior Director Certification, SAP, Germany
Sue Martin is Senior Global Certification Director for SAP and has been responsible for driving the major transformation of the SAP Global Certification Strategy to a leading edge business enabler since 2006. Prior to joining SAP, Sue spent around 15 years building and managing operations to support global certification programs.