World Education Partners

A Future of Education Case Study

Chris Biro
Post University

Core Values and Educational Programs

W.E.P. is a community of learners, professionals, and support services aimed
at embracing respect, diversity, and open communication

W.E.P. believes in innovation and collaboration to assist in expanding

international exchange and internships between Japan and the United
States

International Exchange Japan

International Internships
Japan
English Proficiency Testing

U.S.A.
U.S.A.

Technologies Employed
Tablet
Mobile Phone with applications
E-Commerce (virtual visitor)
E-Learning (interactive)

Economic

Scenario
broader scale data sources
more science based
data retrieved from cross
disciplines (i.e. economics,
political, cultural, etc..)

Struggling
World
Economy

Cash Flow
Trouble

World Bank
Mandates

Trade
Deficits

Strategic
Planning

Industry
Rivals

Scanning
Data Collection
Personal Observation
Media

Client/Learner Feedback

Blogs
Web Sites

Newspapers

Trade publications

Data &Cost Analysis

Strategic Planning

Scanning
Smaller scale data sources
High subjective (researcher
variables)
Potentially beneficial
Potentially inconsequential

Japan Economic Trend: Favorable Jobless Rates (unemployment rate in 2010 - 2015)

Global Mobility Trends 2015

GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION BALANCE BY REGION

Source: Project Atlas and UNESCO, 2012

Source: OECD Education at a Glance, 2014

Virtual Reality: More Interaction

Virtual Reality accelerates users
experience of the world, and improving
online communication and efficiency.

Messengers
point, click, type

Smart Screens
touch, talk

More Interaction
gesture, mood, gaze

Vision

Challenges
Japans economic activity declines
Difficulties doing business with Japan
Language barriers
Health concerns in the United Sates
Immigration

Opportunities
Emerging and current technology and its
application
Continuing to uphold company goals and
values
Streamline processes to insure market share
Popularity of exchange for the Asian region
Japans economic activity remains stable or
improves

World Education Partners: Plan for Change

A Call to Action: World Education Partners

Goal: To provide a supportive learner-centered environment that inform their
perspective and expand skills and opportunities.

Analysis of Trends &

Scenarios

Empower Teachers

Learner
Employ Technology

Emphasis on Creative
Thinking & Solution

Purposeful
Engagement Through
Collaboration

Safe & Secure

Atmosphere

References
Bloomberg, Japan Economic Trend: Favorable Jobless Rates (unemployment rate in 2010- 2015).
Burbules, Nicholas & Torres, Carlos B., (2000). Globalization and Education: Critical Perspectives. New
York: Routledge.
ICEF Monitor. Nov 5, 2015. The State of International Student Mobility in 2015. Retrieved 2015
(http://monitor.icef.com/2015/11/the-state-of-internaitona-sudent-mobiity-in-2015/).
OEDC (2014), Education at a Glance 2014:OECD Indicators, OECD Publishing.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1787/eag-2014-en.