Friday 13 June 2014

The university of the future

Future universities - what students expect, according to one survey 

Here's some interesting research. There are many biases bundled in here with the valid concern for more flexibility in education. There's an inherent bias based on the sample, as all students surveyed are in the Laureate network. There's also an industry bias that privileges industry professionals as the relevant experts in teaching and learning. And there's the unwarranted assumption that PSE is just about subject matter vs. relevant career-oriented skills. 


Still, it's necessary to pay attention to opinion-makers and trend-setters that influence student perspectives on the question of what is a relevant education. This link to the Campus Technology article includes a hyperlink to the summary on the Laureate International Universities Website:

http://campustechnology.com/articles/2014/06/09/report-students-expect-future-universities-to-be-flexible-accessible-career-oriented.aspx