How is technology shaping the future of universities? | Helen O'Sullivan | TEDxUoChester

Even before the global pandemic, universities around the world were facing a wave of change. The rapid evolution of digital technology has produced societal changes and different expectations in our learners. The lockdowns in the UK and the pivot to remote working threw these changes into sharp relief and ignited a heated discussion about the relative values of in-person sessions and online activity. In this talk, I aim to demonstrate that there is a false dichotomy between “face to face” and “online” and that the power has shifted from universities to learners in ways that have been supported by advances in connectivity. Finally, I will discuss how universities can reinvent themselves to lead by example in the climate emergency and increase participation through accessibility and flexibility to create work-ready graduates who are willing and able to participate as citizens. Helen is Provost and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, I am responsible for providing strategic leadership of the academic function of the University, including the development of the academic portfolio, enhancement of the teaching and learning experience and leadership of the Deans of Faculty. I joined Chester on 1st April 2021 and before that was Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Education) at Keele University. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@747maran]

She’s still in analog. Cant admit that brick and mortar universities are doomed.. in the end I didn’t understand what climate change had to do in this whole talk.. just had to include it in..

[@emyoji1316]

Simply, she thinks that ESG should be part of the information we put out there to students regardless of their area of study. This is because of the impact of climate change across board hence if this seed is sown early, it will be easy to get the intersectiral support needed to tackle this global environmental menace. Education is about being equipped to tackle challenges. She nailed it!

[@bhok1971]

Nice try satan