IATELS: Main Strategies and Work Directions

IATELS (International Association for Technology, Education and Language Studies), as established in 2018 and supported by STARTINFORUM International Business Consultancy, develops their strategies around the following main directions

I. Fostering International Collaboration and Community Building

• Uniting Diverse Stakeholders: A core strategy is to bring together a wide range of academic institutions, educational establishments, business organizations, individual researchers, and educators from around the world (from over 35 countries). This creates a vibrant, multidisciplinary community.

• Enhancing Communication and Experience Exchange: IATELS actively works to provide platforms for scholars and practitioners to share new ideas, best practices, research findings, and professional experiences. This is central to the mission of the Association.

• Promoting Intercultural Dialogue and Understanding: Recognizing the importance of cultural openness and pluralism, a strategy is to foster greater understanding and collaboration across different cultures and educational backgrounds.

II. Advancing Knowledge and Research in Key Domains

• Organizing International Academic Conferences: A very prominent strategy is the regular organization and sponsorship of international academic conferences (like APBM – Applied Psychology and Business Management). These conferences serve as major forums for presenting research, developing international projects, and facilitating professional growth.

• Publishing Academic Works: IATELS supports the dissemination of knowledge through publishing academic papers, books, and monographs. This solidifies their role as a research-oriented association.

• Focusing on Core Research Areas: Their strategic research focus areas include:

• Technology and Education: Investigating the role of digital tools in the virtual economy, enhancing digital economy growth, and identifying solutions for challenges in using these technologies. Also, the integration of AI in education and EFL teaching.

• Language Studies and EFL Teaching: Exploring linguistics, methods of teaching English (including ESP like Business English), translation theory, and the role of language in communication and societal development.

• Psychology (especially Applied and Organizational): Research into areas like organizational psychology, educational psychology, personal development, and the psychology of business.

• Economics and Business Management: Discussing new paradigms of economic relations, factors affecting productivity, and the influence of AI on business management.

III. Providing Practical Training and Professional Development

• Developing and Implementing Training and Courses: Beyond academic research, IATELS actively streamlines its expert knowledge into practical training programs and courses for individuals and organizations. This includes:
  • Professional Education: Business English, Academic English, Business Communication, Presentation Skills, etc.
  • Technology & Education: Foundations of Online Learning, AI in Education, Online Language School Establishment, Strategies of Online Learning.
  • Business Management: Marketing Strategies, Organizational Behavior, Leadership, HR, Project Management.
  • Training Trainers: How to Become a Trainer, International Training, Establishing a Training Centre.

• Offering Certificates of Completion: A strategy to provide tangible proof of learning and professional development, signed by IATELS and partner organizations.

• Adapting Delivery Methods: Providing courses both online and face-to-face to meet diverse training needs and preferences.

IV. Enhancing Technological Awareness and Integration

• Promoting Technological Competences: A core objective is to enhance technological awareness in society and train people on how to use technologies for various purposes, including education and work.

• Developing New Technological Solutions: IATELS encourages and supports the development of new technological solutions for societal needs.

• Implementing Technologically-Enhanced Programs: Integrating technology into their own educational programs and promoting its use in enhancing learning and work environments.

V. Driving Social and Economic Well-being

• Contributing to Societal Development: IATELS believes that the academic world, united by goodwill, can bring significant positive changes to society by nourishing equality, inclusion, responsibility, and philanthropy.

• Enhancing Quality and Accessibility of Education: A broad goal is to improve access to quality education.

• Supporting Researchers: Providing support at every stage of their academic career, offering opportunities for initiatives, self-realization, and creativity.

Overviewing the projects, partnerships and developments done by IATELS so far, its main strategies have become multifaceted, focusing on building a robust international community, advancing interdisciplinary research (especially in technology, education, and language), delivering practical professional training, and leveraging knowledge for broader societal benefit.

The close relationship of the Association with STARTINFORUM International Business Consultancy means these academic and educational strategies are often aligned with and supported by practical business development and project management capabilities.

To learn more about the Association, its projects and develop the partnership which can open the doors to a wide international academic community, please feel free to contact us.