A Technology Whose Time May Finally Have Arrived Imagine taking students to Ancient Rome in the morning, visiting a hospital ward after lunch, and exploring a future city shaped by climate adaptation before the end. For many educators, these experiences once seemed unfeasible. However, advancements in technology, such as 360-degree […]
Innovation & Future of Higher Education - Student Learning & Engagement
Beyond Four Walls: Rethinking Learning Spaces in Higher Education
The Traditional Classroom Problem For generations, the image of a classroom has stayed largely unchanged: rows of tables and chairs facing the front, a lecturer near a whiteboard or screen, overhead fluorescent lights, and four walls that define the learning environment. Despite rapid advances in technology, evolving student expectations, and […]
Innovation & Future of Higher Education - Student Learning & Engagement
Innovation in Higher Education: Beyond Technology and Buzzwords
Innovation Everywhere, Definition Nowhere “Innovation” is a commonly used term in higher education, appearing in strategic plans, mission statements, conference themes, funding proposals, and meetings. Universities often market themselves as innovative, educators are encouraged to adopt innovative practices, and students are promised innovative learning experiences. Despite this frequent usage, the […]
Innovation & Future of Higher Education - Reflections & Provocations - Student Learning & Engagement - Teaching Practice
The LMS Divide: Should Online and In-Person Students Have Different Access?
The LMS as a Repository…or a Learning Environment Historically, the LMS often served as a storage space. The “real” teaching happened in the classroom, while the LMS acted as an administrative support system around it. That distinction is no longer as clear. Today, the LMS determines how students navigate units, […]
Innovation & Future of Higher Education - Leadership - Reflections & Provocations - Student Learning & Engagement
From Optional to Essential: Rethinking Placement in Higher Education
Why industry experience should be designed into every degree—not left to chance In higher education, placement is often seen as optional. It’s included in certain courses but not others, viewed as a competitive opportunity rather than a standard part of the curriculum, and considered supplementary rather than central to the […]