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My thoughts on managing technology in universities

One of my favourite web sites is Keith Hampson's Higher Education Management Group. It was therefore an honour for me to be invited to be...

What do senior administrators need to know to make good technology decisions?

In the 11 case studies that Albert Sangra and I examined for our book on the integration of technology in universities and colleges, one...

Strategic management for e-learning: a New Zealand study

Higgins, A., Prebble, T. and Suddaby, S. (2008) Taking the Lead: Strategic Management for e-Learning Wellington NZ: Ministry of Education/Aotearoa, National Centre for Tertiary...

What do instructors need to know about teaching with technology?

I believe that we will see no real innovation, no fundamental change, in post-secondary education, at least from within, unless all instructors have basic...

Why the ‘system’ won’t change quickly

Batson, T. (2010) Let faculty off the hook Campus Technology, March 17 I liked this article very much. Trent Batson lays out a whole host...

National plans for ICTs in education for 193 countries

Bassi, R. (2009) ICTs in Education (ICT4E): Policies and Plans Worldwide Dublin Ireland: Global e-Schools and Communities Initiative This document provides online access to the...

A critique of Tapscott and William’s views on university reform

Tapscott, D. and Williams, A. (2010) Innovating the 21st century university: It's Time Educause Review, Vol. 45, No. 1 First of all, thanks to both...

How well has your institution integrated technology?

I'm currently writing a book with Albert Sangra of the Open University of Catalonia on the integration of technology within post-secondary institutions.The book is...

Online education continues its hot pace

Allen, I. and Seaman, J. (2010) Learning on Demand: Online Education in the United States Babson Park MA: Babson College Survey Research Group The Sloan...

Old mantras instead of new thinking

Tolley, R. (2010) A New Year - but Old Mantras? e-Folio in the UK, January 3 In an excellent diatribe from the UK, Roy Tolley...