"Virtually all aspects and positions at universities will be touched by the transformation. The changes will come more rapidly than many of us in higher education are accustomed to or with which we are comfortable. In large part, the speed will be demanded by employers of our learners and by competition among universities. Change will also strike directly at the nature of what and how we teach."
"It is not that we have seen no change in teaching over the years. Notably, delivery systems, methods and modes of assessment, and related areas have been subject to significant changes. Anthony Piña, Illinois State University's chief online learning officer, notes that online learners surpassed 50 percent in 2022 and continue to rise. However, deeper changes in the nature of what we teach have progressed as technology has influenced what employers are seeking."
"Building knowledge has been the mantra in higher education for many centuries. The role of the university has been to build knowledge in learners to make them "knowledgeable." Oxford Languages and Google define knowledge most concisely as "facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education; the theoretical or practical understanding of a subject." The emphasis on facts and information has taken a somewhat changed role with the advent of technologies over recent decades."
Universities will undergo rapid, widespread transformation across virtually all positions and functions. Employer demands and competition among institutions will accelerate the pace of change. Changes will affect both delivery systems and the fundamental content of curricula. Delivery systems, methods, and modes of assessment have already evolved, and online enrollment surpassed 50 percent in 2022 and continues to rise. Historically, universities emphasized building knowledge—facts, information, and skills—but pervasive internet access and advancing technologies have shifted the role of factual knowledge. Technology-driven shifts in employer expectations are producing deeper changes in what educators must teach.
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