Last week I spent time at Victoria University’s new India campus in Delhi, delivering professional learning for colleagues who will be teaching there. While my visit was focused on learning and teaching, being in a new university environment made me think further beyond the purpose of my time there. I […]
Innovation & Future of Higher Education - Reflections & Provocations - Student Learning & Engagement
Is the Unit Still the Building Block of Higher Education?
For generations, the unit has been the fundamental building block of higher education. It structures curriculum, determines credit, organises teaching, and provides the framework through which students progress towards a qualification. Whether a university teaches in semesters, trimesters, intensive modes, or blocks, the unit remains the common currency of learning. […]
Innovation & Future of Higher Education - Student Learning & Engagement
The Growing Accessibility of VR Cinema and Virtual Environments in Education
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 […]