Electronics education alliance

The three companies will underwrite a multi sector research project measuring the success of 21st century education methods and technologies. During a session at the Learning and Technology World Forum in London, the three companies called upon education leaders, governments and other corporations to join in the effort. Barry McGaw, currently the director of the Melbourne Education Research Institute, has been appointed the role of executive director of the project. He explained: “Shrinking resources and market pressures mean that education can no longer be the sole responsibility of governments. Building the future workforce will require a commitment from the private sector to partner with public institutions. Reforming assessment is essential to enabling any systemic change in education. And change on a global scale is required to equip students of today with the skills they need to succeed in the workforce of tomorrow.”