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Food for Thought Tips to Motivate Students to Study During the Pandemic?

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The 5 Best

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EDITOR’S NOTE

EDTECH

DEFINING MODERN WAYS OF LEARNING

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e have come a long way with the way one learns.

When formal education came into the picture for children, parents were aware about the importance of learning in their child’s life. This led the foundation of schools and reputed universities worldwide. While some countries then still followed their self-developed methods of educating their younger generation, the European influence defined a proper education structure, giving formal education a framework in the form of schools, universities, and institutions.

Walking ahead in the times of the Industrial Revolution, schools, colleges, and universities became a necessity for everyone. Industries started to rely more on these educational institutions that equipped the students with a complete understanding of the subject. Little did everyone know that the educational institutions now had a purpose to

education: to find employment opportunities for the upcoming generation. Though this education model clearly had some loopholes, but the needs of the human race recovering from the two World Wars were not just limited to education but survival, progress, and lifestyle.

Moving towards the end of the 20th century, the world realized that educational institutions like schools, colleges, and universities were not enough. Addressing this unique need in the educational space, entrepreneurs endured into creating a society that specialized students in training them for jobs that they were suitable for. Different coaching centers, private tutors, and even educational societies were set up to meet various industries’ expectations across the world.

Entering the 21st century, the internet set up its own educational institution. Still being in the growing stages then, the internet served as a medium of information. Soon, the ever-increasing demands and the awaking of the population to be more personalized created a gap between the various industries and people.

While industries focused on closing this gap, they grew exceptionally well, redefining and restructuring everything we see today. However, in the efforts of closing one gap, the gap between educational institutions and the industry increased. With the internet being at the core of everything in this modern world, new-age entrepreneurs decided to provide the students with necessary tools that educational institutions failed to deliver.

Entrepreneurs mixed education and modern technology to create something that would help the world close the gap.

EdTech companies became more vibrant when learners demanded special attention to the unique fields of their interests.

EdTech companies made a name for themselves in the changing business paradigm of this modern world.

However, the required boost came in when the world was forced to stay in their houses during the COVID-19 pandemic. EdTech took up the responsibility to keep the learning process going even during such uncertain times.

In this edition of The Knowledge Review, we set out on an endeavour to find ‘The 5 Best Education and EdTech Companies in Spain, 2022,’ that are defining the modern ways of learning and education across the globe. This edition will provide you with detailed insights about the companies and what innovative measures they introduced to enhance the education and learning experience.

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Food for Thoughts

Tips to Motivate Students to Study During the Pandemic?

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In-Focus

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IRONHACK SCHOOL The New Education Landscape after COVID-19

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SYNTAGMA DIGITAL Reimagining Education through Advanced Digital Solutions

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TELANTO Enabling Successful University-Industry Collaboration and Engagement

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Name of the Institution

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LEARNLIFE

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TELANTO

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Brief

https://www.ironhack.com/

Ironhack is an international school with campuses in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Lisbon, Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, Paris and Sao Paulo, that was founded to disrupt the way we learn about technology.

https://www.learnlife.com/

Learnlife is an innovative Learntech organization that is revolutionizing how learning happens, based on research and science.

https://syntagmadigital.com/

Syntagma is a platform for the online parsing of sentences , created by a Spanish edtech start-up that was born with the sole vocation of helping teachers and students.

https://telanto.com/

TELANTO strives to transform universityindustry collaborations by allowing students to solve real-world issues that deliver true value to organizations all while giving students an experiential learning opportunity.

https://zapiens.ai/en/

Zapiens.ai is system that learns with human interactions and helps companies that need to put more information into the hands of their employees so they can be more connected to products and processes.

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IRONHACK SCHOOL

The New Education Landscape after COVID-19

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Ironhack’s higher purpose is to transform the education space by making it customer-centric and outcomes-driven

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Gonzalo Manrique CEO and Co-founder of Ironhack

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echnology is the gift that just keeps on giving. Though educational institutions have been inculcating technology into their pedagogy for some time now, most of the schools and universities have now realised the significance of digital transformation in the education world amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With the increased use of online classes and video conferencing solutions, it is time to implement and build technology that will appropriately transform the way learning is offered to students.

The role of technology has become much more predominant, and its impact will be felt much more comprehensively in the field of education. But education is far from being the only field which has felt the full might of the tech revolution. From entertainment to work, from healthcare to shopping, every aspect that affects modern life has come online. Our lives are ruled by technology in many sorts of ways.

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entertainment to work, from healthcare to shopping, every aspect that affects modern life has come online. Our lives are ruled by technology in many sorts of ways.

So, it would be appropriate to state that individuals who have a better, more indepth understanding of technology can, not only have more employment and career avenues available to them, but also can play a major role in the way we progress as a society. Who knows, the future might demand each and every individual to have a detailed comprehension of some or the other subsidiary of technology.

To advance into the future with a confident and competent outlook, we need institutions that can leverage the tech to teach the tech to aspiring individuals. Individuals who, after receiving the right guidance and tuition can harness the full might of this ubiquitous force and use it for the betterment of our civilization. And to train these individuals, we need institutions that build a trainable mindset and inculcate the right kind of skills, competencies, and knowledge to turn them into tech wizards. In this context, schools like Ironhack School really manage to help people who need to get a job and wish to start a career in tech.

The programs are taught in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

Through its unique disruptive approach

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Ironhack was the first school in Spain to offer bootcamps in technology. It has an extensive network of alumni and hiring partners throughout the country and is the most renowned school in technology thanks to its partnerships and quality education

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Ironhack is an international school with campuses in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Lisbon, Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, Paris, and Sao Paulo that was founded to disrupt the way we learn about technology. The school is located at the heart of the main capitals in coworking spaces. It also has a ‘remote program’ in Europe and the US.

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Delivering the optimal teaching styles Ironhack works closely with companies and the education team is aware of the trends in the job market.

The programs and teachers adapt their curriculum to the current needs of tech professionals. Thanks to the short length of the program (9 weeks full time, 24 weeks part-time), it is easy to iterate and make changes fast.

Standing Apart Ironhack was the first school in Spain to offer bootcamps in technology. The popular bootcamps facilitated by Ironhack are: • Web Development Bootcamp – where students get to learn to code their own ideas • UX/UI Design Bootcamp – where students get to learn all about user experience and interface design • Data Analytics Bootcamp – where students get to learn all about data processing • Cybersecurity Bootcamp – where students get to learn all about systems’ security and virtual protection

to education, Ironhack empowers students to find meaningful careers in Web Development, UX/UI Design, Data Analytics and Cybersecurity by offering immersive learning experiences to extremely motivated people.

A higher purpose Ironhack’s higher purpose is to transform the education space by

making it customer-centric and outcomes-driven. Students finish the program with a new way of thinking and approaching problems, resulting in new jobs, promotions at their current jobs, or companies they’ve built.

At Ironhack, the staff and students’ values are: can-do attitude, love people and their stories, collaborate to grow, and passion above anything else.

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It has an extensive network of alumni and hiring partners throughout the country and is the most renowned school in technology thanks to its partnerships and quality education. The placement rate of this school is above 85% in the next 6 months after graduation.

The Trailblazing Founders Gonzalo Manrique (CEO and Cofounder of Ironhack) is a civil engineer that after completing his bachelor’s degree and working in one of the biggest international companies based in Spain (Sacyr Vallehermoso)

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decided to study an MBA at Wharton School. In this university he met Ariel Quiñones, Co-founder and Co-CEO of Ironhack.

They are part of the Endeavor Entrepreneurs and the investors behind Ironhack are Lumos Capital (with whom Ironhack closed a round of 20 million dollars in 2020), Bridhteye, and Creas.

“We keep working on increasing access to our bootcamps, thanks to disruptive payment methods such as Deferred Tuition, Income Share Agreements and scholarships. We have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, and we want to break down barriers thanks to our Remote

programs. Also, we want to help companies to reskill and upskill their employees, so we have recently launched the Ironhack Enterprise department to keep working closely with companies,” concluded the indomitable Gonzalo Manrique.

The Lockdowns and the EdTech Push “The lockdown was a tough time. But the Ironhack team, having a strong grasp on technology already, had a fast and easy transition into the new educational landscape introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic,” remarked the astute CEO, Gonzalo Manrique.

“We have been teaching our programs remotely, allowing people from different parts of the country to study from the comfort of their homes,” he added.

Now that the situation in Spain is improving, with more people getting vaccinated, the Madrid campus is open and people can take advantage and use the Barcelona facilities to study and work from there. Ironhack’s curriculum remains the same, it is taught in person or online. But, of course, the company uses collaborative tools and Zoom for online classes. It has improved its ‘Career Week’, in order to make sure its students are ready to work remotely.

The Future Awaits…

The future is already here and Ironhack is not about to slow down anytime soon. Ironhack School’s goal is to make education and work in tech accessible for everyone.

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Noteworthy Credit Ironhack is ranked with 4.89 points over 5 on SwitchUp and with 4.85 points over 5 on Course Report. These rankings are based on students’ reviews and satisfaction after completion of the program.

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Food for Thoughts

Tips to Motivate Students Study During the

Pandemics?

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e are living in unprecedented times; people are being forced to stay at home and become digital citizens because of the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools, colleges, and other educational institutions undergoing significant structural changes, students may feel lost, confused, or frightened about their future. The transformation of technology in the education sector has helped a lot during the pandemic to connect students with tutors.

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Faculties across the world took uponworld have not only taken the difficult task of transitioning and adapting to online modes of instruction but also Multitasking by learning new technology, advising, having online office hours, attending meetings, and responding to students who requested Zoom meetings became the new norm irrespective of the working timeworking hours, and much more.

• More engagement: Some parents lack communication with their children because of their heavy working lifestyle. Even amid a coronavirus outbreak, it is one of the most effective strategies to encourage kids to improve their grades. This will only happen if we maintain open lines of communication with students and give them assistance when they require it.

prizes available, such as praise, additional time in bed, or a trip to the playground. Keep your rewards simple and focused on something you can offer again and again. Use incentives to persuade students to do something they might not otherwise do. Initially, give frequent and minor prizes, and then progressively increase the time between awards as pupils begin to see the inherent benefits of their conduct.

Everyone joined together with one common goal in mind: the benefit of the pupils. As we look ahead, we must make decisions with a long-term perspective in mind. Faculty must walk a fine line between keeping students motivated and maintaining their own morale. Student motivation will be a major difficulty regardless of which learning paradigm is used: online, blended, hybrid, or a variety of other possibilities.

Kids are so energetic and filled with curiosity, and the most important thing is that they do not know how to manage their time. The engagement of parents makes it easier to schedule study time and fun time. Relation between the parent and child becomes stronger with strong communication.

Parents are idol people for the kids from birth, and they learn more from the parents than the other tutors.

Kids are aware of the exact conduct that is being rewarded. Give rewards for efforts rather than results. Give surprise rewards every now and then to boost their morale. Make the rewards timing and type unexpected. People are more likely to persist in the conduct that leads to the reward if they know a reward is available but do not know when they will get it.

• Below are a few things that can be done to keep students studying during the pandemic.

• Progress monitoring: Setting goals and keeping track of progress are essential motivators because they affect both the likelihood of success and the importance of the activity. Have a discussion with your children about setting goals. When students participate in such discussions, they get ownership of the goal, making it more valuable.

Determine how you will know if the learner progresses toward the goal and when they have achieved it. We can similarly track the positive learning behavior of the students and improve according to that. Having a measurable objective is essential for determining whether you have achieved it.

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Have communication with tutors: Communication between parents and teachers should be ongoing and have clear communication channels from the outset. Keeping parents active on a regular basis fosters a sense of community that helps both the child and the school. Because one of the strongest indicators of student outcome is parental expectations, clear and high expectations should be set from the start.

Parents can become more engaged and involved in virtual class and online school activities if communication is good. Firm parent-teacher contact improves children’s academic performance and fosters a sense of community.

Working with older pupils on a plan outlining what effort and outcomes will result in incentives is a good idea.

Conclusion Being motivated during the pandemic is a challenging task for everyone.

Pandemic made every industry come on the knee and start doing activities from home environment. People appreciated it at the start, but it has become a nightmare for every single person at some point. Students have taken it very differently because staying at home is the last thing they do at this age.

Motivation is needed at every stage of life, and it becomes important when you are stuck in a situation like the COVID-19 pandemic.

- Rahul Manoj Thakar

• The reward for achieving goals: Remember that there are numerous

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10 Best Educa on and EdTech Companies in Spain, 2022

Reimagining Educa on through Advanced Digital Solu ons

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he advent of COVID-19 has introduced numerous challenges for the education sector. Educational institutions require efficient service providers who can simplify academic procedures while offering excellent solutions. This is where the leading ed-tech companies step in. They provide cutting-edge facilities and advanced solutions which enhance the teaching-learning process.

The leading ed-tech companies deliver personalized learning methods tailored as per the audience’s requirements. They help students to carry out their learning process at their own pace. These companies are focused on the objective of enhancing and simplifying educational procedures.

Driven by a similar motive, Syntagma Digital focuses on changing the world of education and improving the difficulties that some students find in acquiring knowledge.

The company’s journey started with a simple conversation during the lockdown between a Spanish language teacher, Rachel and Jordi Bretos, the founder. This interaction forever changed how Spanish was taught at Spain and Latin America schools.

Maths, Science, English, hundreds of software were created to help teachers and students at school. However, the main question that emerged was – How to assist the Spanish language teachers? They did not have a digital solution and had to use paper, with no possibility to digitize assessment during the lockdown.

Psychopedagogy. Eventually, after numerous interviews with teachers and following lean start-up methodologies, Syntagma Digital was created.

In just a couple of months, the Spanish Ministry of Education recommended this cloud Saas platform. They became Amazon’s and Google’s official partners, were selected to represent the EdTech sector at Mobile World Congress and achieved more than 5K users. The reason for their massive success was that the company provided a solution to the real needs at schools.

Refurbishing Teaching–Learning Procedures Syntagma Digital reimagines education by overcoming teaching barriers. It eliminates various physical and economic barriers and delivers products that democratize education while providing free use.

The management at Syntagma Digital believes that learning should be simple. For that reason, its products are online and easily integrated into external educational platforms, without installation or registration.

The company embraces modern technology and has complete faith in the teachers. Keeping this in perspective, it develops easy-to-use and visually engaging multiplatform software which can solve the teacher’s needs while focussing on assessment.

Enabling Instructors to Impart Quality Education

To help them, Jordi, who had led digital educative products at the most prominent publishers for the past ten years, developed a new software solution with Patricio, engineer and CTO, and Carlos, advisor, and PhD. in

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Syntagma Digital provides the first digital platform to teach Spanish Language syntax, which can be used to teach for the six years of secondary school.

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Our Ed-Tech so ware is developed in Spain, to solve needs to teach the language all around the world

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Jordi Bretos Founder

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The company also focuses on sustainability. Using its digital platform, students can reduce tons of paper at school. Syntagma Digital provides 24*7 customer support through email and its social profiles.

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Syntagma Digital not only solves the teachers’ needs to digitize syntax but also helps them to apply new learning methodologies. The company’s application can be easily integrated in school platforms. Most importantly, it helps teachers to save time in assessment.

We overcome teaching barriers by building easy-to-use digital solu ons

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Taking Education to the Next level Teachers can easily apply new learning methodologies using Syntagma Digital. It provides results of exercises at the platform in real-time at the digital board. This enables teachers to apply gamification when using it at school. Also, as the platform structure is not created following a classic class-teacher-student structure, students can create content and assess other students by applying cooperative learning.

Specialized in Enhancing Education Explaining about its operations, the team at Syntagma Digital states, “Our platform is created by teachers, for

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teachers.” The relation with its users is not merely about the company-customer; it is a relationship between teachers.

The company solves their daily problems. For that reason, it also creates tons of content for the teachers, so that they can be inspired and can introduce engaging activities for the students.

The Cultivated Ringleader Syntagma Digital is led dynamically by its Founder, Jordi Bretos. Licensed in communications and an MBA graduate, he is focussed on one main goal: make education easier and turn it into an engaging experience. He believes that no student should be left behind.

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While leading digital educative products at the world’s largest English Publisher Mr. Jordi discovered that numerous software are created worldwide to teach English.

Hence, he thought, why not create a unique experience to learn Spanish language also - the second most-speaking language of the world?

Experienced in start-ups and multinational companies, Mr. Jordi led digital educative products for ten years before establishing Syntagma Digital. His products have been translated into 15 different languages and downloaded in 70 countries. He has also participated in talks, lectures, and keynotes at Bett London, Simo Madrid, and Yomo Barcelona, some of the most renowned education shows.

Winning Many Laurels Syntagma Digital has always remained focused on providing excellent educational facilities to the leaners.

Owing to its dedicated endeavours, the company has achieved tremendous recognition. It has been shortlisted for the pitch contest at Mobile World Congress, representing EdTech companies.

Succeeding throughout the Pandemic Syntagma Digital was incepted during the 2021 lockdown to change the way in which Spanish language is taught.

Thanks to its solution, it has successfully assisted teachers in digitizing content and enhancing assessment with an easy-to-use and visually appealing platform that engages students. The company has introduced a new way to teach using digital solutions.

The Future Awaits With its eyes on the future, the team at Syntagma Digital intends to continue reimagining education while developing software solutions to fulfill teachers’ daily needs. It aims to offer software to all teachers and students worldwide to democratize education.

The company emphasizes offering solutions not only for Spanish language, but also for all other subjects such as philosophy, history, Latin, and so on.

The company was recommended by the Spain Ministry of Education and was accelerated by Amazon’s EdTech special program. It is an official Google partner and has been shortlisted as one of the 21 best Spanish SaaS companies in 2021.

Syntagma Digital has more than 5K users and 4K followers.

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Strategies to

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Learning to Offline

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he COVID-19 pandemic was announced in the initial stages of 2020. Since then, we’re observing significant changes in our lifestyles on a daily basis.

Almost every industry is encouraging work from home. Moreover, a major change in the education industry was seen as the learning paradigm shifted from classroom learning to digital learning. But now, it seems like offline learning will be back in fashion.

The education sector was severely affected by the online modes of learning. It was particularly difficult for teachers and students as they had to shift from the traditional

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way to a newer, digital learning method. It was tricky to get used to the online approach, but everyone got used to it and was comfortable with time.

For a while, it became the new norm in the education industry.

As the pandemic is under control, many institutions are planning to start offline classes again. Here are some strategies to implement in order to smoothen the transition from online to offline.

Socio-Emotional Support According to a scientific brief released by the World Health Organization (WHO), the global prevalence of anxiety and sadness soared by a staggering 25% in the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During the coronavirus pandemic, most students have become socially awkward and isolated. Because they spent two years studying from home and being in their comfort zone, they are not thrilled about going back to school.

Sitting in a packed classroom and being in physical contact with fellow students could be overwhelming for some. Therefore, socio-emotional support should be provided to all students.

Proper counseling for mental health support is essential during such uncertain times. It is also necessary for parents and students to be on the same page about their child’s mental health.

Students should feel protected in school environments, especially after adapting to drastic changes in their lifestyle during the lockdowns. Many students could develop fear and anxiety depending on their experiences, leading to poor academic performance and delicate mental health.

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Restoring Routines and Group Activities Now that offline learning could be back in the educational sector restoring the old routines is very crucial for enhancing their learning experiences.

Physical education should be given to students like in the olden days.

Students need to stay active and have fun outside the classroom. Activities like games and sports are amusing and give students a break from classrooms and textbook studies.

Apart from physical activity, it is vital to restore students’ verbal skills. In the past two years, students have hardly communicated verbally for studies. All the assignments and projects were typed and submitted in digital classrooms.

Schools need to work on students’ reading and writing skills. Also, it would be an additional benefit if group activities were introduced to help students socialize again.

Considering all the factors, students and teachers should be given enough time to adjust again to the traditional means of teaching. It was already a hassle to get used to the online structure, so switching back will be tricky.

Encouraging Blended Learning Initially Going to school every day and learning like everyone did pre-pandemic is not as easy as it sounds anymore. Every person has their own speed of learning and transitioning. Therefore, introducing blended studies during the initial stages could be helpful.

Blended learning, sometimes referred to as hybrid learning, mixes online instructional materials and chances for online participation with traditional classroom approaches as blended

courses bring more flexibility in terms of class location, time, and speed.

COVID-19 Prevention and Control Protocols The most important thing for schools and universities is to ensure they have a COVID-19 strategic preparedness plan. The pandemic is under control, but it can surprise us once again. As we’ve seen multiple variants of COVID-19 spreading across the globe, newer variants might likely spread again.

If there are hundreds of students in one building and one of them gets infected, it could put the school or university in a critical situation.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infection prevention and control (IPC) is a scientific strategy and practical solution for preventing infectionrelated harm to patients and health care personnel.

WHO discusses approaches that can help limit exposure to the disease and lower the likelihood of transmission among pupils, students, instructors, and non-teaching staff at school in the context of schools and learning.

EndNote Switching from traditional offline learning to online learning was inconvenient for everyone, including students and teachers. Now that they must transition from online to offline, it will create a nuisance.

To make sure they get back to offline learning and teaching, giving the proper support is the need of the hour.

The strategies mentioned above will smoothen the transition process, giving them ample time to get back to traditional back-to-school learning.

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Enabling Successful University Industry Collaboration and Engagement

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he leading EdTech companies of today are transforming how education is perceived and approached. They are introducing numerous ways to connect teachers and students while providing multiple ways to enhance the teaching-learning process. These companies always focus on delivering the best while upholding learning, interactivity, and cooperation.

A renowned name in the EdTech industry that is making massive waves with its dedication and concerted efforts is TELANTO. It is an EdTech SAAS startup that enables and hosts university-industry collaborations. The company was founded in 2015 by Dr. Christian Acosta-Flamma and his wife Yamila. The idea for TELANTO emerged to address the gap between academia and industry. By bringing real-life business challenges into the university classroom, Dr. AcostaFlamma saw the potential to revolutionize talent recruitment and innovation practices. TELANTO developed its custom platform to connect companies and students across the world and enable them to

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Our goal is to foster industry collaboration in your institution

collaborate virtually. The company is structured on two pillars: the network which brings together universities and companies of all profiles from all around the world, and the platform, which hosts the collaborations.

Mission, Vision, and Core Values TELANTO’s mission is to serve learners around the world and improve their educational and professional opportunities by enabling them to solve real-world business challenges.

The company is driven by the vision of

creating a worldwide connected ecosystem of universities and companies engaging in collaborations for mutual benefit. It envisions a world where talent and innovation flow seamlessly between academia and industry. The values on which TELANTO was built are curiosity, passion, and innovation. As a company and a team, it practices agility, trust, resourcefulness and provides excellent service.

Assisting Teachers to Impart Quality Education TELANTO enables educators to integrate experiential learning into their curriculum. The company’s platform and collaboration process help professors to source best-fit challenges for their course, as well as oversee their students’ work. Solving business challenges enables students to apply the knowledge gained during their course in a real-world context. By working in teams, students develop soft and transferable skills valuable in their future workplace. Exposure to and collaboration with business leaders offer students access to role models

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Dr. Christian Acosta Flamma, founder and CEO and the ability to learn directly from experts in their field. Through challenge-based collaboration, students are also given the opportunity to exercise their creativity and out-of-thebox thinking in coming up with innovative ideas that have the potential to make a real impact on an organization.

Enhancing Teaching Practices and Collaboration

The TELANTO platform and collaboration process have been structured uniquely to ensure the best possible collaboration experience for all parties involved. Industry partners have to formulate a Call for Solutions, explaining their business challenge and what they expect the students to deliver. On the other hand, the professor writes a Call for Challenges, which is more than a course syllabus.

In this syllabus, they indicate what

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types of tasks their students are equipped to address. Both parties are invited to a meeting before confirming their collaboration. Then, students, challenge sponsors, and professors join a unique virtual collaboration space on the TELANTO platform. Students have access to all the information about the challenge, as well as several helpful project management features. The professor can set milestones that facilitate structuring and monitoring

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the collaboration. The challenge sponsor can also view the students’ progress and engage with them via a discussion board. Finally, the professor and company representative give students feedback on their solution and performance at the end of the collaboration.

representative and educators. The collaboration is hosted on its custombuilt platform, reflecting this process.

At the end of the collaboration, students receive feedback from their professors, the company representative, and a digital certificate for use in professional pursuits.

Maintaining Strong Relations TELANTO offers not only experiential learning technology but also a community. It develops and maintains close relationships with clients who benefit from expert guidance in developing best-fit challenges for student collaborations. The company’s network spans the globe, enabling collaborations among parties across borders. TELANTO follows an end-toend process for university-industry collaborations that encourages close engagement between the company

The Leading Light Dr. Christian Acosta-Flamma founded TELANTO based on his own industry experience. As an executive at SAP, he saw the tremendous potential for creating shared value among students, companies, and universities through challenge-based collaboration.

Over the past six years, he has leveraged his knowledge and experience at the intersection of business and technology to build TELANTO - as a company, as a platform, and as a network. Dr. Acosta

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Flamma has not only acted as the CEO of TELANTO, but also built the network of clients and delivered a coaching service to industry clients.

Thanks to this personal oversight and involvement in all areas of TELANTO’s activity, Dr. AcostaFlamma stands behind the continuous ideation and development of the startup’s offering.

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Achieving Success Dynamically Owing to its dedicated endeavours, TELANTO has achieved many laurels.

In 2021, it has been recognized with the EdTech Digest’s Cool Tool Award for the Best Hiring or Internships Solution. The EdTech Awards recognize the most remarkable players disrupting and creating value in the educational technology space.

TELANTO has been featured in many articles, and the management has been invited to speak at events, including the Mobile World Congress.

Upgrading Constantly with Changing Times The company’s management states that during these challenging times of the pandemic, the need for and value of TELANTO as a platform that enables experiential learning virtually, has become more evident than ever before.

The entire collaboration process, from connecting companies and universities,

to managing the students’ work, takes place online. Students no longer have to suffer the implications of not being mobile - through TELANTO, they get the opportunity to gain exposure to and experience with business leaders and challenges from all around the world.

TELANTO is continuously upgrading its platform to improve user experience and ease of navigating the technology, as well as to increase student engagement amidst technology fatigue.

The company is also developing online content such as masterclasses to share knowledge and create a sense of community.

Prepared for the Future TELANTO aims to be the worldwide leader in experiential learning, enabling learners all around the world to collaborate on real-world business challenges. To this end, the management is gradually evolving the company and the business model to operate at greater scale, and host

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increasingly larger volumes of collaborations. TELANTO will also serve clients more flexibly, accommodating different types, modalities, and lengths of universityindustry collaborations. It plans to move towards more digitization and automation of processes and functionalities as a company and SaaS provider. However, at the same time, it wants to preserve and nurture the human element behind the success of what it does. TELANTO aspires to embed university-industry collaboration into as many universities and companies as possible to truly revolutionize experiential learning, innovation, and talent recruitment. To accomplish the same, it will increasingly focus on community and ecosystem building, bringing together all players committed to improving education.

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