Eyes on the horizon: Innovations in providing higher education

By miranda.prynne, 23 September, 2021
A look at new models of higher education designed to meet changing student and societal needs

Universities are often accused of being sclerotic institutions, stuck in centuries old models of higher education delivery. But if the resources in this Spotlight tell you anything, it’s that these criticisms are no longer valid. Universities around the world recognise that demand for higher education is changing for both students and employers and are coming up with innovative responses. From microcredentials and flexible lifelong learning to new forms of experiential learning and innovative course design, this collection presents some of the brightest ideas in alternative delivery and credential models.

Eyes on the horizon: Innovations in providing higher education
A look at new models of higher education designed to meet changing student and societal needs
Advice on innovative new models of higher education provision

Universities are often accused of being sclerotic institutions, stuck in centuries old models of higher education delivery. But if the resources in this Spotlight tell you anything, it’s that these criticisms are no longer valid. Universities around the world recognise that demand for higher education is changing for both students and employers and are coming up with innovative responses. From microcredentials and flexible lifelong learning to new forms of experiential learning and innovative course design, this collection presents some of the brightest ideas in alternative delivery and credential models.

By miranda.prynne, 23 September, 2021
Miriam Green and Susanna Leong share key considerations for universities to develop effective lifelong learning programmes that will keep pace with the rapid changes across higher education
A more flexible approach to higher education
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By miranda.prynne, 22 September, 2021
Daniella Bo Ya Hu outlines a framework for building expertise in blended learning using lessons in capacity development, staff incentivisation and leadership learned from an international pilot training programme
Student-centred teaching
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Developing new programmes
Future proofing pedagogies
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Supporting students in new forms of learning
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