Tag professional learning

Categories 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 term is rarely explained or…

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Categories Academic Identity & Professional Learning Innovation & Future of Higher Education Reflections & Provocations

Reclaiming the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching: Why We Need to Learn About Learning Again

“Universities are overflowing with experts in knowledge — but too few scholars of how knowledge is learned.” In most universities, research is the key to success. Promotion policies, institutional rankings, and professional recognition all rely on metrics that reward discovery and publication. Journal articles serve as symbols of impact and credibility. None of this is…

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