Opportunities for Universities 2.0
Not only did we discuss challenges on the pathway to universities 2.0, we also exchanged experienced about the opportunities that we see for it. That is to say, what is already there, what can we build upon?
Do you agree? Or can you think of further opportunities? Share you thoughts with us!
Opportunities
- fast spread of mobile telephone coverage in
- global educational communication + cooperation
- strategic management + leadership
- get skills without going abroad (timeless, without space, cheap)
- revise the brain drain
- adapt technology
- pursue interest + tap into global expertise
- enhance access to education
- share experience + content
- extend frontiers or knowledge beyond the classroom
- expose to OER
- online dialogue + reflection
- motivation from cooperation + competition
- transforming teaching + learning
- fit for the knowledge economy
- apply theory to a real world like challenge
- upgrade skills while at work
- inclusion: people who cannot relocate can attend, new student groups not previously imagined
- using the high mobile penetration in even in rural areas of
- using best practices pilot success experiences
- reaching new target groups + niche markets
- reacting quickly to educational needs, developing study programs within a few months
- personalize experience for the learner
- remote students will benefit through variety based on next-generation technology
- using coaching culture (vocational training; business context)
Do you agree? Or can you think of further opportunities? Share you thoughts with us!
