employment in education sector in ireland
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Employment in IrelandImpact on Education sector:
Globalisation, New Technology Factors, Economic and Population Shifts
Lina K.
GLOBALISATIONis the process of international integration arising from the
interchange of world views, products, ideas, and other aspects of culture.
New technology factorsCommunication technologies
Information highwayWi-Fi access
High speed BroadbandMobile computing devices
Cloud based learning platforms Video sharing websites Open on-line courses Digitised libraries and archives New assessment tools
Opportunities
ChallengesPlagiarismCopyrightInternet safety
Economic Growth Falling rates unemployment
Economic factors
Population ShiftsIncrease of 50% of population in Ireland over the past
half century
Migration
High quality education – investment for life Over 5000 programmes recognised and
quality assured Dominant English language Using new technologies Expanded opportunities for learning and
teaching Creating jobs Different cultures, languages and learning
styles
Positive impact
Lack of investment Employees require skilled and educated
workforce Brain Drain Business of higher education
Negative impact