1 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Preparing Students for 21st Century Careers June 2010

2 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Agenda Passport21 to Entrepreneurship Passport21 Offerings Using Passport21 Materials Passport21 Beta Release Passport21 to Broadband

3 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Cisco Networking Academys Comprehensive Learning Experience spans a Collaborative Global Community, integrating the Applied Practice of 21st Century Skills and Innovative ICT Curricula and Assessments Innovative ICT Curricula, Assessments and Services 21st Century Skills and Applied Practice Collaborative Global Community Value = Comprehensive Learning Experience

4 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public What Were Hearing More emphasis on personal development, business development and soft skills Communication, negotiation skills Financial literacytracking costs, budgets, investment requirements, ROI Manage business relationships Expand applied practice Problem solving Creativity Decision making

5 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public John Chambers Chairman and CEO, Cisco We are facing a transition, and we must take this opportunity to provide todays students and entrepreneurs with the tools and the thinking that is required for the future. Collaborative technologies can fundamentally transform both how we teach and learn. We need to harness the power of the Internet and these new technologies for creating and sharing knowledge that will prepare students with the skills to compete in the 21st century.

6 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Passport21 Offerings A set of offerings to supplement Networking Academy curricula Designed to help students prepare for 21st century careers Helps students discover career opportunities and expose them to attitudes, mindset and skills to compete in the 21st century Optional learning materials to use in a class Passport21 to Broadband Passport21 to Entrepreneurship Passport21 Offerings

7 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Benefits of Passport21 Offerings Personal developmentSelf- confidence, motivation, leadership, exposure Business developmentFinancial literacy Technical knowledgeIncreased practice leading to greater mastery of skills For Students For Instructors Engaged, excited, motivated students Professional development opportunity

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9 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Entrepreneurship Education Unlock entrepreneurial capabilities to meet global challenges of 21st Century Advance entrepreneurship education as a key driver for sustained social and economic development Cultivate and provide exposure to entrepreneurial thinking and mindset Teach technology-based entrepreneurial skills Help students discover entrepreneurship opportunities Align with ICT skills and 21st century skills taught in Networking Academy courses Cisco Networking Academy Approach World Economic Forum White Paper

10 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Entrepreneurship Education How You Learn 21st Century Skills How You Think Entrepreneurial Skills Mindset Innovative Thinking Personal and Social Responsibility Business Management Collaboration Community Communication Problem-Solving Initiative-Taking What You Learn Technology Skills Networking Security Wireless Basic Computing Configuration

11 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Passport21 to Entrepreneurship Five Case Studies Charging for Expertise Starting an Internet Café Making a Business Successful Providing Outsource Services Building a Contracting Business Cisco Aspire game

12 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Case Studies Online Case Study Modules with Realistic Scenarios

13 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Cisco Aspire Simulation-based Game for Experiential Learning Multiple levels, multiple paths Multiple contract choices Simulated time and economy Money management Problem injector Skills proficiency indicator Networking simulation

14 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Cisco Aspire Game Pedagogy SkillsGame Scenario Examples Decision making Refurbished vs. new equipment Social responsibility Fire at local food bank … donate money, time, or do nothing Ethics Over shipment of equipment … return, keep it or make a deal with supplier to purchase at lower cost Financial management Take out loans to pay bills, buy equipment without contract Profits … spend, give raise, donate to local business incubator Customer relations Angry customers calling because helper tracked mud over customers carpet

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16 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Broadband (BB) Familiarize students with opportunities created due to BB expansion Combine networking and entrepreneurship opportunities Focus on internet-based applications and socially responsible local economic growth

17 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Passport21 to Broadband Two Case Studies Providing Outsource Services Building a Contracting Business Cisco Packet Tracer Simulation Scenarios

18 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Broadband (BB) Providing installation services for a local cable company Advising business owners on the best use of e-solutions Installing a customer site router to connect to DSL and provide secure wireless Upgrading a customer serial connection to use a new broadband connection with a VPN Installing a managed single router solution including voice and high-speed Internet Troubleshooting a wireless network Troubleshooting a teleworker network problem Packet Tracer Scenarios Case Study Scenarios

19 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Case Studies Outline Charging for Expertise Starting an Internet Café Making a Business Successful Providing Outsource Services Building a Contracting Business Recognizing expertise Generating income Creating a presentation Keeping records Providing good customer service Think like an entrepreneur Plan like an entrepreneur Decide like an entrepreneur Writing the business plan Review the business plan Customer and market analysis Implement, evaluate, and anticipate change Revise the business plan Employment opportunities in contracting The role of contracts in business relationships The request for proposal Identifying the business structure Creating a business structure Expanding the business structure

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21 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Using Case Studies Case StudiesEntrepreneurshipBroadband Minimum Skills Recommended Charging for ExpertiseXIT EssentialsCh 10 Starting an Internet CaféX CCNA Discovery 1Ch 5 or CCNA Exploration 1Ch 6 Making a Business Successful X CCNA Discovery 1Ch 8 or CCNA Exploration 1Ch 6 Providing Outsource Services XX CCNA Discovery 2Ch 5 or CCNA Exploration 3Ch 7 Building a Contracting Business XX CCNA Discovery 2Ch 5 or CCNA Exploration 3Ch 7

22 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Student User Experience 5. Practice skills in Cisco Aspire game 2. Go to Student Class Home Page 3. Click on Passport21 materials 1. Study ITE or CCNA Curricula 4. Learn related business skills in case studies CCNA Discovery: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Spanish

23 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Instructors Add Passport21 Materials Located below the View Official Course Materials section on the Instructor Class Homepage Both primary and secondary class instructors have access Available in all courses, all language versions Find Out More links to the Passport21 Course Catalog page

24 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Providing Class Access Check box for selected material(s) and save Links to the selected resources will display on both Instructor and Student Class Home pages, ready for use Un-check box for selected material(s) and save Links to the de-selected resources will be removed from both Instructor and Student Class Home pages

25 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Student Class Home Page Students only have access to Passport21 materials after the instructor has enabled the content Students access Passport21 materials from their Student Class Home page CCNA Discovery: Working at a Small-to-Medium Business or ISP Spanish

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27 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Passport21 Beta Release Plan Timeframe:June to December 2010 Availability:Accessible to all academies, all instructors, all classes globally Objectives: Gather broad customer feedback Understand and measure usage, effectiveness and student impact Gather instructor training requirements Conduct educational research on using simulation-based games as a mode of learning How You Can Help: Participate in the beta and use materials in your classes Give us feedback …students and instructors! Complete Pre-surveyBEFORE using any of the Passport21 materials Complete Post-surveyAFTER using the selected Passport21 materials

28 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Passport21 Instructor Community Join the Passport21 instructor community to access instructor orientation materials, collaborate with other instructors, and get community support

29 © 2010 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Cisco Public Beta Resources Available Instructor Orientation presentation with notes Cisco Aspire tutorials WebEx Recordings Passport21 Overview presentation Cisco Aspire video trailer Brochure FAQ General Information Instructor Orientation Available on Passport21 Community site at Available on Cisco Passport21 Course Catalog page on Academy Connection

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