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Given the empirically documented history showing that educational technologies rarely work as intended or expected, *why* do the visionary promises of inventors, investors, and industry figures continue to persist and gain traction? New editorial in Learning, Media and Technology 'against contextlessness' in critical research on #edtech. With Ben Williamson and John Potter (heavy lifting by Ben!). Part of the problem is that the actual contexts of educational institutions are still rarely considered when new digital technologies are promoted for use in schools, colleges or universities. So, in this issue of LMT, we gather together a host of (imho) exciting papers that do tackle these questions of context and institutionalisation. Featuring analyses by Joshua M. Rosenberg, Conrad Borchers, Sondra M. Stegenga, Macy A. Burchfield, Daniel Anderson & Christian Fischer, Emma Day, Kruakae Pothong, Ayça Atabey & Sonia Livingstone, Signe Sophus Lai, Victoria Andelsman Álvarez & Sofie Flensburg, Karen Gravett, George Veletsianos & Shandell Houlden, Daniel Clark, Laura Czerniewicz & Jennifer Feldman, Stephanie Schroeder, Catharyn Shelton & Rachelle Curcio, Sejin Lee & Kyungmee Lee, Niels Kerssens, T. Philip Nichols & Luci Pangrazio, the issue ends with two papers on how we can imagine institutions otherwise, by Teresa Swist, Thilakshi Mallawa Arachchi, Jenna Condie & Benjamin Hanckel, and Sian Bayne. https://lnkd.in/eYvUxcMv

Bridging the gap between academic research and its practical application involves not just streamlining tech-transfer processes but also nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit within academia. By doing so, universities can become catalysts for innovation, translating cutting-edge research into solutions that address pressing societal but also economic needs. #ResearchImpact #AcademicInnovations #TechTransfer #WeEnableDesiredFutures

Research-based education is vital for all students, not just those interested in research. It fosters critical thinking, innovation, and problem-solving skills. Explore the world of research with LabLinkUp! #EducationForAll #Innovation #LabLinkUp

Academic Innovation: A true source of untapped potential? Universities are brimming with brilliant minds and groundbreaking research, yet the full potential of academic ecosystems often remains untapped. Why? 🤔 In our latest blog, Managing Partner Bardia Bijani dives into two core challenges that frequently stand in the way: incentives and mindset. From misaligned goals between researchers and commercialization offices to the hesitancy of researchers to collaborate due to ethical concerns, academia’s innovation journey is complex. But we think there is a way forward! 🚀 Check out the full blog, where you can learn more about bottlenecks and what we're doing to bridge the gaps through our academic ecosystem, Inventia. Find the link in the comments! ⬇ What do you think is the biggest barrier to academic innovation? #fuzeqube

A few days ago, I attended a fantastic webinar hosted by #AERDF and #ISTE. One of the first slides caught my attention – it highlighted the current state of R&D in the education sector. Surprisingly, only a small fraction of academic research addresses real-world problems and even fewer results in sustainable products for education. This isn't just an issue in education; it's a widespread challenge across all academic research fields. We urgently need organizations and individuals to bridge this gap. Collaboration between academic researchers and private companies is key to making this happen. Credit for the pic: Screenshot of the slide by Tal Havivi and Garron Hillaire. #ResearchAndDevelopment #AcademicResearch #EducationInnovation #EdTech #Sustainability #Collaboration #BridgingTheGap #FutureOfEducation

I share again… #PeerReviewed “Technological innovation is one of the determining variables of the evolution of social systems and organizations, but it is not sufficient in and of itself. Once more, what is needed is culture, shared knowledge and education to allow systems to metabolize change and to efficiently manage the out-of-control phases that accompany the accelerations imposed by technology, which – it must not be forgotten – is always a product of culture and never something “external” P.D.(1998). “Rethinking Education… beyond the False Dichotomies** #QuotetheAuthors An approach and research since 1995

How do you turn groundbreaking university research into a market-ready innovation?  At Out The Back Ventures, we have invested time in understanding the language and nuances of university commercialisation. Collaborating with motivated teams from top Universities worldwide has been a highlight of the last three years. Our knowledge of these ecosystems allows us to effectively navigate and leverage partnerships to bring cutting-edge research to market 🔬 🌏 #universitycommercialisation #deeptech #innovation #researchtomarket Keong Chan John Rock

🔴 happening now at #ESOF2024 In collaboration with Elsevier and Eindhoven University of Technology, Science|Business Network Director Simon Pickard is moderating a panel discussion exploring the 4th Generation #University concept and its crucial role in fueling #innovation across the EU. Universities are stepping into the spotlight as essential innovation hubs, attracting talent from around the globe and spearheading collaborative knowledge creation within #regional innovation ecosystems. This evolution is reshaping the dynamics of university-industry collaboration, highlighting principles such as #openinnovation, competition for resources, and the significance of local and national investment. #cocreation #keytechnologies #talent #impact #ecosystem

Hello Members! Check out this commentary piece by Patrick Walugembe, PhD on the report “Edtech in the Global South: Research Gaps & Opportunities” #education #technology #research #GETA

Do we need new powerhouses of innovation with local impact? As we shift from problem resolution to systems-level transformation on important issues like #sustainability, there are increasing pressures on both universities and governmental bodies about how knowledge should be created and skills built for the future. This interesting Science|Business and Elsevier report outlines how a move towards "4th generation university" can help rethink how science, innovation and skills can take the global issues we face today and find a more tailored, focused approach that will have real-world impact. An interesting read!! #Science4all #scienceresearch #GlobalGoals #societalimpact https://lnkd.in/eP5D7vnj