Subject: RE: [IFETS-Discuss] Teaching Interests vs research consulting interests
From: Paul Cohen (pcohen@techman.uq.edu.au)
Date: Fri 02 Jun 2000 - 11:12:59 MEST
From: Paul Cohen <pcohen@techman.uq.edu.au> Subject: RE: [IFETS-Discuss] Teaching Interests vs research consulting interests Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 02:12:59 -0700
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Found the following paper which makes some relevant points
ADOPTING DISRUPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN TRADITIONAL UNIVERSITIES: CONTINUING
EDUCATION AS AN INCUBATOR FOR INNOVATION
http://www.ed.psu.edu/acsde/deos/deosnews/deosnews9_11.asp
Paul Cohen wrote:
> Yes it would be good to meet in the current discussion space (ref:
> Parkany/Nardy).
>
> One area I'm mulling over at the moment re: VLE's is the dilemma facing
> traditional research instituitons that also have extensive teaching
> programs. Traditionally the only way ahead is via research outcomes, and
>
> teaching seems to be looked upon as a chore, with good teachers being
> looked down upon by their research cousins. Therefore, any diffusion of
> new e-learning strategies/technologies is already severely constrained
> by the current culture/mindset of the individuals and the institution,
> despite the fact that they may produce better learning outcomes for the
> students.
>
> Possible solutions? Professional development programs and overt
> institutional support structures.
>
> Unless e-learning strategies enhance the teaching/research/consulting
> triad (important in a lot of cases for academic standing as well as
> increased income) in a scalable manner the diffusion rate will be low,
> despite the fact that student outcomes may be better.
>
> time & budget...
>
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