The future of university education: a university of birmingham perspective
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Presentation to be made at the University of Birmingham Learning and Teaching conference, June 2013. It explores the recently published paper by Pearson, 'An Avalanche is coming' and it's implications for the Universities' educational future.
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- 1. To be or not to be… “The University of McDonalds” or “The University of KnowItAll” What is the future for education at the University ? Dr John Couperthwaite Operations Manager (Educational Technology), MDS
- 4. “Enstitute’s vision is to create a competitive, affordable, and scalable model of apprenticeship based higher education“
- 5. “I’m convinced that Futurelearn will quickly become a great, innovative British export. We’re building on the country’s 800-year history of higher education to deliver a best in class teaching and learning experience that will benefit students all over the world”. Martin Bean, CEO FutureLearn, Feb 2013
- 7. Global economic downturn globalisation economic downturn degree status open education competition
- 9. • There should be more investment in higher education – but institutions will have to convince students of the benefits of investing more; • Student choice should increase; • Everyone who has the potential should have the opportunity to benefit from higher education; • No student should have to pay towards the costs of learning until they are working; • When payments are made they should be affordable; • There should be better support for part time students. • There should be more investment in higher education – but institutions will have to convince students of the benefits of investing more; • Student choice should increase; • Everyone who has the potential should have the opportunity to benefit from higher education; • No student should have to pay towards the costs of learning until they are working; • When payments are made they should be affordable; • There should be better support for part time students.
- 10. Solutions
- 11. “No snowflake in an avalanche ever feels responsible.” Voltaire
- 12. LIFE-LONG UNIVERSITIES Virtual training courses Continuing Professional Development Flexible learning opportunties Work-based learning Eg: InfoSys (India) – 300 million registered Eg: Enstitute – apprenticeship for professionals LIFE-LONG LOCAL NICHE MASS ELITE The FIVE model proposal for future HEI’s
- 13. LOCAL UNIVERSITIES Community-centred courses Skills training for a local workforce Good business links Eg: Newman College LIFE-LONG LOCAL NICHE MASS ELITE The FIVE model proposal for future HEI’s
- 14. NICHE UNIVERSITIES Regionally based Highly specialised Historical legacy Strong business / cultural connections Eg: College of Food and Tourism Eg: New College of the Humanities LIFE-LONG LOCAL NICHE MASS ELITE The FIVE model proposal for future HEI’s
- 15. MASS UNIVERSITIES Internationalised education Strong distance learning programmes Flexible educational delivery Broad range of programmes Strong APEL opportunties National/International Partnerships Eg: The Open University Eg: Massey University LIFE-LONG LOCAL NICHE MASS ELITE The FIVE model proposal for future HEI’s
- 16. ELITE UNIVERSITIES Global brand Historical legacy Strong alumni community Campus and blended learning Research-led teaching Best students National/International Partnerships Eg: Oxford / Cambridge Eg: Harvard / MIT LIFE-LONG LOCAL NICHE MASS ELITE The FIVE model proposal for future HEI’s
- 17. Pearson Models - Implications LIFE-LONG LOCAL NICHE MASS ELITE Which direction for UoB ? o Realign all programmes to local skills & employment demand o Introduce accel / deccel courses with full APEL / PLA / ECQ o Extend ties with local businesses and public services o Market to local schools, communities and businesses o Refocus programme portfolio to most distinctive o Align accreditation to employer requirements o Align programmes with historical / cultural / business strengths o On-site teaching, with some blended learning o Maintain broad range of academic programmes o Introduce accel / deccel courses with full APEL / PLA / ECQ o Strengthen distance learning and international partners o Market to an international audience o Maintain broad range of research-led teaching o Improve onsite facilities, tutors and learning spaces o Extend partnerships with international institutions o Market to an upper middle-class international audience o Realign all programmes for CPD market o Introduce accel / deccel courses with full APEL / PLA / ECQ o Replace on-site teaching with online seminars / tutorials o Market to international audience
- 18. “If we succeed in blending this ever-richer range of teaching and learning opportunties, and do so in a learning environment which locally and globally remains committed to the highest quality, there will never have been a better time or a better place to be a university lecturer.” Life-Long Niche Mass EliteLocal Elite ???
- 19. Mobile Learning Distance-learning PhDs Foundation Programmes Placements Virtual campus Timetabling Electives Scholarships iVLE Flipped Classrooms FutureLearn (MOOCs) AMD: Alternative modes of delivery ? SOTL: Scholarship of Teaching and Learning ?
- 20. Institutional Technology Enhanced Learning: Strategic improvement areas Integrated support for educational programmes Streamlined production environment Online teaching support staff Accredited training for learning support staff Flexible Learning Student-focused Integrated working Research-informed educational approaches Integrated analytical approach to student data Seamless online student experience More high quality flexible teaching/learning spaces Alternative programme delivery options: foundation, UG, PGT and CPD Mobile-enabled teaching and learning experience Dr John Couperthwaite Operations Manager (Educational Technology), MDS
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- Nottingham – NingBo, and Jiao TongGlobal Activity – Scholarships, Partnerships, International Curriculum, Research
- Worldwide tablet sales are predicted to grow by more than 400% over a two-year period, reaching 81.3 million units in 2012.
- Apprenticeships, Curriculum, Digital PortfolioMISSION:Enstitute works to provide Millennials with the entrepreneurial skills, competencies, and professional networks they need to have successful careers in high-growth industries.VISION:Enstitute’s vision is to create a competitive, affordable, and scalable model of apprenticeship based higher education to: (1) equip Millennials with 21st century skills they need for 21st century careers, (2) maximize our human capital potential and combat high youth unemployment and (3) foster entrepreneurship and entrepreneurial thinking, globally.
- Brigham Young UniversityEnrollmentApproximately 15,000 studentsLargest private university in IdahoStudent BodyAll 50 States Nearly 60 countriesCampusOver 40 major buildings on 400 acresAcademic Offerings18 associate degrees Over 70 bachelor's degressSix colleges and 37 departmentsFour online associate degreesNine online bachelor's degreesOver 100 online coursesAcademic CalendarThree, 14-week semesters : Fall, Winter, and SpringEach student admitted to a track comprised of two semesters
- http://the-tap.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/fujitsu-managers-see-bt-monopoly.html - competition
- Steve Smith – you have got to work with the tide, not against itBrowne – “Institutions will have to persuade students that the charges they put on their courses represent value for money”
- Teaching and learning, focused upon an approach that challenges and stretches our students, is infused with our research culture of enquiry and investigation, that engages our students within a wider community of scholars. We offer our students: a rare breadth of disciplines, singly or in combination; opportunities to take part in an enormous range of community, social, cultural and leisure interests; an outstanding campus environment, rich in sporting and cultural facilities; and a civic university experiencein a vibrant, multicultural city. We will develop a higher proportion of postgraduate activity, both growing our doctoral research student numbers, and providing high quality taught postgraduate programmes. We will engage with leading employers from all sectors, increasing awareness of our academic quality, working to understand the changing needs of global employment markets, and thereby better preparing our graduates for their chosen careers
- Steve Smith – you have got to work with the tide, not against itBrowne – “Institutions will have to persuade students that the charges they put on their courses represent value for money”