Digital Education Council

Coming soon: The Digital Education Council Faculty AI Survey 2025 Launching in January, this publication builds on the DEC Global AI Student Survey, focussing on faculty use and perceptions of AI. The publication will provide data-driven insights to support informed decision-making for DEC member institutions. For more information on the Digital Education Council: https://lnkd.in/g5X2UBqy

During DEC Executive Briefing 012, "Navigating the Landscape of Higher Education Online Programmes," we analysed 475 online Master’s and MBA programmes across 31 countries and six continents. The session delivered benchmarks for pricing, delivery models, and curriculum structures across regions For more information: https://lnkd.in/gXdUtMZ7 #highereducation #onlinelearning

Fragmentation in sustainability efforts at universities and colleges leads to duplicated work, inconsistent progress and missed opportunities for impactful change. Executive Briefing 009 highlights actionable sustainability initiatives across three key categories: - Quick Wins for immediate results - Core Builders for sustained progress - Advanced Undertakings for transformative change Learn more about the Sustainability framework here: https://lnkd.in/g4v8btEJ #highereducation #sustainability #innovation

Scroll through our DEC Wrapped 2024. As 2024 comes to a close, we are pleased to present DEC Wrapped 2024 — a reflection on the milestones we have achieved together with our members and the progress we have made in shaping the future of higher education and workforce development. DEC Wrapped 2024 highlights these achievements and provides a glimpse into what lies ahead in 2025. These milestones reflect our shared dedication to build the world’s leading community of practice. We are deeply thankful for your continued partnership and look forward to building on this momentum together in 2025. From our families to yours, we wish you a wonderful holiday season.

Digital Education Council is pleased to share the “30 Global Challenges: Addressing the Biggest Issues in Higher Education and Skills Development”, a document that outlines key issues higher education institutions face in an AI-driven landscape. Institutions can use the document to guide and prioritise their strategies for the coming year. Download your copy of the Digital Education Council Official 30 Global Challenges Report: https://lnkd.in/gYxRfb5g

Strengthen your institution’s communication strategy with the Digital Education Council’s AI Communication Worksheet. The Worksheet helps to identify communication blind spots and create comprehensive AI guidelines and communication structures. This practical tool is best paired with the Digital Education Council’s Executive Briefing 011, “Elevating AI Communication”, which focusses on the communication of AI guidelines and policies in higher education institutions. Download the Worksheet here: https://lnkd.in/g6-_vQcZ

Our last Executive Briefing for 2024. Executive Briefing 012, “Navigating the Landscape of Higher Education Online Programmes” will take place on 16 & 17 December 2024. This session will explore benchmarks for institutions to consider when designing and implementing their own offerings. It will map various program types, with a particular focus on full qualifications and online MBAs, alongside pricing points, delivery modes, and curriculum structures for benchmarking. The discussion will also cover key pedagogical strategies and business models, including synchronous and asynchronous learning, as well as in-person experiences. All DEC members are encouraged to register. For more information: https://lnkd.in/gXdUtMZ7 #highereducation

Sustainability in higher education often looks like a collection of separate projects, often with widely varying buy-in. The Digital Education Council considers that sustainability approaches should begin with clear strategies - ones that align goals with available resources. DEC Executive Briefing 009 showcases actionable examples of sustainability initiatives across three levels: - Quick Wins for immediate impact - Core Builders for sustained progress - Advanced Undertakings for transformative change Guided by DEC’s Sustainability Framework, institutions can drive both immediate results and long-term transformation. Download a copy here: https://lnkd.in/g4v8btEJ #highereducation #sustainability #innovation

In the race to integrate AI and emerging technologies into education, what crucial areas are we overlooking? At the DEC Global Summit 2024, the panel discussion “What Are We Not Looking At? Reflecting on Blind Spots” delved into the ongoing discourse surrounding innovation in education, shedding light on issues that deserve greater attention. From ethical dilemmas and cultural complexities to underexplored equity challenges, the session exposed the overlooked aspects of AI’s impact on education. #AI #highereducation #DECsummit

Ivan Bofarull, Chief Innovation Officer at Esade delivered the keynote 'Building a Thesis About the Future University' at the DEC Global Summit 2024. Ivan is recognised by Forbes as a 'Top Futurist,' Ivan explored the importance of developing an innovation thesis to guide universities through future uncertainties. Drawing on parallels with venture capital strategies, Ivan outlined major transformations reshaping higher education and introduced a practical model for the university of the future. Ivan also addressed the long-term purpose of universities and applied second-order thinking to assess AI's societal impact on higher education. #Innovation #AI #highereducation #DECsummit