New Generation Learning Spaces: Investing in the Digital Campus

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Presentation at EdTech 2015, Irish Learning Technology Association Conference, University of Limerick, Limerick, 28th May 2015.

New Generation Learning Spaces:
Investing in the Digital Campus
Mark Brown, Fergus Donohue, Justin Doyle, Mark Glynn & Ian Spillane
EdTech 2015, Limerick
28th May 2015

1. Why
Learning
Spaces
2. The
Current
State
3. The
Future
State

“We shape our dwellings
and afterwards our dwellings shape us”
1. Why Learning Spaces

Off Campus
in Class
Off Campus
out of Class
On Campus
in Class
Acquisition
Participation
On Campus
out of Class
Synchronous Asynchronous
1. Why Learning Spaces

• JISC Reports
• Educause Reports
• Spaces for Knowledge Generation
Wealth of literature…
1. Why Learning Spaces

“High quality teaching requires high
quality learning environments”
Basic premise…
(Keppell, Souter & Riddle, 2011)
1. Why Learning Spaces

3. The Future State
• Guiding principles
• Definition of five categories
• Defining standards for each category
Redesigning our dwellings…

• Significant funding available – millions
• Partnership of many stakeholders
anchored in a much wider Teaching
and Learning Strategy
In conclusion…
Conclusion
• Three year project

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This document discusses micro-credentials and some of the opportunities and challenges around them. It begins by defining micro-credentials and examining their potential benefits, such as increasing employability and supporting lifelong learning. However, it also notes some potential issues, such as the lack of quality assurance standards and frameworks in many countries. The document then explores how institutions can develop strategies to offer micro-credentials and some of the leadership, structures, and business models needed. It also cautions that there are bundles of trouble that could be encountered, such as failing to address costs and demand, and gaps in quality assurance. Overall, the document provides an overview of micro-credentials while highlighting both their promise and some of the pitfalls to avoid.

Quality Assurance of Micro-credentials: An International Review of Current Pr...

Mark Brown

The document discusses quality assurance of micro-credentials in different countries and regions. It finds that most countries do not have specific quality standards for micro-credentials but some apply existing standards. A few places like New Zealand, Malaysia and Ireland have developed specific micro-credential guidelines. The document also discusses institutional quality assurance processes like developing strategies, implementing reviews, and providing learner support. It notes specific quality issues for online micro-credentials around organizational context, programs, and learner support. Overall, the document examines external quality assurance, institutional processes, and supports that can enhance quality assurance of micro-credentials.

Opening a New Page on Foo-Foo the Snoo: Remixing the Digital Education Playlist

Mark Brown

The document discusses opening a new page on remixing the digital education playlist. It references a blog post on identifying top 10 open access journal articles for 2022 based on selection criteria and methodology. It notes 44 total authors were featured across a diverse range of journals, with some geographical gaps. It asks what the recipient's top read of 2022 was and how much slow, deep reading of literature they are able to do each month.

National QA Guidelines for Digital Education A Multi-layered Box of Chocolates

Mark Brown

- The document discusses the development of national quality assurance (QA) guidelines for digital education in Ireland. - It begins by summarizing a recent OECD study that found varying approaches to QA of digital education across countries. - The next section describes Ireland's Quality and Qualifications Ireland ongoing process of developing specific national QA guidelines for digital education, which includes an open consultation period that recently closed. - The document concludes by discussing how European QA standards and guidelines may need updating to better address digital education.

International Standards, Practices and Supports for the Quality Assurance of ...

Mark Brown

1) The document discusses quality assurance of micro-credentials. It notes that while many countries currently lack frameworks for micro-credentials, some are developing standards to apply existing quality assurance processes. 2) Institutional quality assurance of micro-credentials is also discussed. Some universities have internal approval processes and collect data on student engagement and outcomes, though approaches vary. 3) Supports for quality assurance mentioned include learning design reviews, appropriate assessment strategies, and institutional reviews of micro-credential offerings. The talk concludes with remarks on enabling quality conversations.

Uncaging Digital Education: A Talk on the Wild Side

Mark Brown

This document appears to be a collection of notes and references on the topic of education. It includes photos, quotes, links and brief text snippets on a variety of subtopics like the future of learning with technology, microcredentials, critical thinking skills, and history of educational projects like Project Plato from the 1960s. The overarching theme seems to be exploring changes and challenges in education systems.

A Digitally Enabled Ecosystem of Micro-credentials: A Complex Ecosystem With ...

Mark Brown

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