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© 2002, Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.Session Number Presentation_ID 1
Cisco Networking Academy Program
Arlington Public Schools Arlington Career Center Cyber Security Program
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Education in a Changing Economy
“The two great equalizers in life are the Internet and education.”
John Chambers President and CEO
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The Cisco Networking Academy Program
A blended learning model combines curriculum, assessment, and
instruction to improve student learning
Preparation for networking and IT jobs and higher education in
engineering, computer science, and other fields
Student Learning
Curriculum
Assessment Instruction
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Evolution of the Academy Program
• Cisco designs practical, cost effective networks for schools
• Curriculum to train teachers, staff and students to wire and maintain networks
• October 1997: Academy launched in the United States
• Expanded to global IT career development program
• Partnering with not-for-profit educational institutions
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Global E-Learning Laboratory
400,000 Active Students 9 Languages
35,000 Online Tests Daily
10,000+ Academies, 151 Countries
20,000+ Instructors
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What Is a Blended Learning Model?
• Standards-based curriculum
• Hands-on labs
• Face-to-face instruction
• Embedded assessment and accountability
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High Quality Curriculum
• CCNA 1 through 4 • CCNP 1 through 4 • Wireless LANs • Network Security
• Java Programming • UNIX • Voice and Data Cabling • IT Essentials I: PC Hardware
and Software • IT Essentials II: Network
Operating Systems
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The Workforce of Tomorrow
• Despite recent slow down, IT industry predicted to grow by 6–7% in 2004
• Internet users continue to increase, expected 1 billion users by 2006
• New devices increase dependence on networks
• Industry certification indicates mastery
Source: IDC, 2003
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Equalizing Opportunity
• 90 Academies established in 32 of the Least Developed Countries
• Women increasingly enroll in Academy classes and complete courses
• Academies established in poor communities with high minority populations
• Students with learning disabilities find multimedia alternatives help them keep pace
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Lives Changed…
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Stories
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Philanthropic and Business Leader
• Cisco creates social and economic value
• The Academy proves that information technology is changing education
• Global partners combine social mission with business objectives
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EducationUniversities, Technical Schools, Community Colleges, Secondary Schools
Civil SocietyCommunications Workers of America (CWA), International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Government andInternationalOrganizations
Education, World Bank, UNDP/APDIP
BusinessSun, HP, Adobe, Panduit, Fluke
U N I V E R S I T YU N I V E R S I T Y
Partners Drawn to Success
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