Digital Transformation and Diversity in a Swedish Context

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The Context for Digital Transformation and Diversity 1. From education to working life 2. Access to higher education 3. Globalization 33% 4. Barriers to flexible learning 5. Digital transformation 6. Diversity matters 154 folk high schools 10 study associations Swedish folkbildning is the collective name for the activities conducted by the country’s folk high schools and study associations in the form of courses, study circles and cultural activities. Folkbildning is a part of the liberal non-formal educational system. Every year, several million Swedes participate in folkbildning activities. The Swedish term folkbildning refers to the folk high schools and the study associations, i. e. the organisations that constitute the liberal non-formal and voluntary educational system in Sweden. The term ’folkbildning’ is difficult to translate into English. It is sometimes translated asliberal or popular adult education. However the specific conceptual foundation of ´folkbildning´ extends beyond the term ’adult education’, which is why ’folkbildning’ is used in this text as-is.

1. From education to working life Liberal education Learning centres Adult education Work force training -Higher Vocational Education Universities 154 folk high schools 10 study associations Swedish folkbildning is the collective name for the activities conducted by the country’s folk high schools and study associations in the form of courses, study circles and cultural activities. Folkbildning is a part of the liberal non-formal educational system. Every year, several million Swedes participate in folkbildning activities. The Swedish term folkbildning refers to the folk high schools and the study associations, i. e. the organisations that constitute the liberal non-formal and voluntary educational system in Sweden. The term ’folkbildning’ is difficult to translate into English. It is sometimes translated asliberal or popular adult education. However the specific conceptual foundation of ´folkbildning´ extends beyond the term ’adult education’, which is why ’folkbildning’ is used in this text as-is. A learning center is a space set aside in the classroom that allows easy access to a variety of learning materials in an interesting and productive manner.

2. From education to working life http://www.onlineschoolscenter.com/online-degrees-likely-get-job/ 154 folk high schools 10 study associations Swedish folkbildning is the collective name for the activities conducted by the country’s folk high schools and study associations in the form of courses, study circles and cultural activities. Folkbildning is a part of the liberal non-formal educational system. Every year, several million Swedes participate in folkbildning activities. The Swedish term folkbildning refers to the folk high schools and the study associations, i. e. the organisations that constitute the liberal non-formal and voluntary educational system in Sweden. The term ’folkbildning’ is difficult to translate into English. It is sometimes translated asliberal or popular adult education. However the specific conceptual foundation of ´folkbildning´ extends beyond the term ’adult education’, which is why ’folkbildning’ is used in this text as-is.

3. From education to working life 9. Truck driver 8. General business manager and operations manager 7. Data scientist 6. Registered Nurse 5. Information security analyst 4. Software Engineer 3. Financial Advisor + 30 % 2. Physical therapist + 35 % 1. Home Health Aide + 38 % year 2024 154 folk high schools 10 study associations Swedish folkbildning is the collective name for the activities conducted by the country’s folk high schools and study associations in the form of courses, study circles and cultural activities. Folkbildning is a part of the liberal non-formal educational system. Every year, several million Swedes participate in folkbildning activities. The Swedish term folkbildning refers to the folk high schools and the study associations, i. e. the organisations that constitute the liberal non-formal and voluntary educational system in Sweden. The term ’folkbildning’ is difficult to translate into English. It is sometimes translated asliberal or popular adult education. However the specific conceptual foundation of ´folkbildning´ extends beyond the term ’adult education’, which is why ’folkbildning’ is used in this text as-is.

1. Access to Higher Education The number of students enrolled in distance education in the EU Higher Education area is difficult to assess. 2-3 Million participants ? (Babson, 2012 Survey of Online Learning) The number of students enrolled in distance education in the European Higher Education Area is difficult to assess. Enrolment numbers in European distanceteaching universities alone exceed at least 2 million10 . It should be noted that these enrolment numbers do not only refer to students that are resident within the European Higher Education Area. Considering the high share of higher education institutions offering both campus-based and distance education across Europe, we may assume that the overall number of students taking some form of distance education (included blended learning) must be considerably higher. A look at the US situation offers the following insights: More than 6.7 million students had taken at least one online course during the autumn 2011 term (a more than 9% increase compared to 2010). And thirty- 10 Information provided by EADTU. 14 two percent of higher education students were taking at least one course online in the same year (Babson, 2012 Survey of Online Learning).

2. Access to Higher Education Massive Open Online Courses(MOOCs), a particular new course form, entered the market in 2008. What are they? online courses, with no formal entry requirement, no participation and they do not award credits. (January 2013 paper on MOOCs) The European University Association The number of students enrolled in distance education in the European Higher Education Area is difficult to assess. Enrolment numbers in European distanceteaching universities alone exceed at least 2 million10 . It should be noted that these enrolment numbers do not only refer to students that are resident within the European Higher Education Area. Considering the high share of higher education institutions offering both campus-based and distance education across Europe, we may assume that the overall number of students taking some form of distance education (included blended learning) must be considerably higher. A look at the US situation offers the following insights: More than 6.7 million students had taken at least one online course during the autumn 2011 term (a more than 9% increase compared to 2010). And thirty- 10 Information provided by EADTU. 14 two percent of higher education students were taking at least one course online in the same year (Babson, 2012 Survey of Online Learning).

3. Access to Higher Education The number of students enrolled in distance education in the European Higher Education Area is difficult to assess. Enrolment numbers in European distanceteaching universities alone exceed at least 2 million10 . It should be noted that these enrolment numbers do not only refer to students that are resident within the European Higher Education Area. Considering the high share of higher education institutions offering both campus-based and distance education across Europe, we may assume that the overall number of students taking some form of distance education (included blended learning) must be considerably higher. A look at the US situation offers the following insights: More than 6.7 million students had taken at least one online course during the autumn 2011 term (a more than 9% increase compared to 2010). And thirty- 10 Information provided by EADTU. 14 two percent of higher education students were taking at least one course online in the same year (Babson, 2012 Survey of Online Learning).

1. Globalization Open access Open licence Open format Open software

2. Globalization Is the future of learning and education open? Technologies are changing the face of learning, education and society. A surprisingly small number of companies own that world change. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/09/is-online-learning-the-future-of-education/ http://osloedtech.no/events/arkiv/works-learning-summit-smart-universities/ Technologies are changing the face of learning, education and society. A surprisingly small number of companies own that world change. Technologies are changing the face of learning, education and society

3. Globalization Spend time on OER without obvious reward Quality Legal Technical Economic

4. Globalization Social Policy Marketing Belief

1. Barriers to flexible learning Sharing knowledge Breaking down barriers to education Enhancing formal and informal learning Supporting lifelong learning Widening participation

2. Barriers to flexible learning Capacity building Quality enhancement Financial Impact

1. Digital transformation Inspiration Reputation Marketing Publishing Challenging thinking

2. Digital transformation Public good Efficiency Ethics Networking and connectivity

3. Digital transformation The OER Engagement Ladder The OER Engagement Ladder. ©2012 Joanna Wild, University of Oxford

4. Digital transformation Action on digital transformation Digital skills Digital security Digital innovation Digital leadership Digital infrastructure

1. Diversity matters Action on diversity To achieve the objectives, cultural policy is to: Promote opportunities for everyone to experience culture, participate in educational programmes and develop their creative abilities

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