Harnessing Technology for Enhanced Learning Experiences
Originally live on Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Business school programs are renowned for their unique pedagogy of active, applied learning, providing students with an education that prepares them for a lifetime of growth and success. However, in the face of unprecedented challenges, such as declining student enrollments and the growing diversity of learner preferences, it has become imperative for business schools to stand out in a crowded market.
In this dynamic and rapidly changing landscape, technology emerges as a critical component for delivering a superior learning experience. Business school leaders must adopt a strategic mindset when it comes to technology investments, as it continues to evolve and unlock new ways to enhance the promise of active and engaged learning.
As you gear up for the next semester, we cordially invite you to join us for an immersive and interactive session led by pioneering innovators in the business school community. This session aims to empower you with a comprehensive framework for evaluating and implementing new technology solutions effectively.
Key takeaways include:
- Discover practical strategies to evaluate and select tools that streamline your role as an educator without compromising the learning experience.
- Design virtual experiences that foster a vibrant culture of learning, collaboration, and community, transcending the boundaries of traditional classrooms.
- Harness the power of technology to cultivate lifelong learning and engagement among your students, unlocking their full potential.
- Develop a robust change management plan to seamlessly integrate new technologies into your department or program, ensuring a smooth transition and widespread adoption.
Join us to gain invaluable insights, actionable techniques, and proven strategies that will enable your business school program to thrive amidst the current challenges. Together, let's embrace the transformative power of technology and pave the way for a future-focused, innovative learning environment.
What is EngageLIVE? A series of thought leadership, active learning sessions hosted on Engageli, a virtual learning environment, purpose-built for learning and collaborating.
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Suzanne Dove, PhD
Executive Director of the Badavas Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning at Bentley University
Suzanne Dove, PhD
Executive Director of the Badavas Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning at Bentley University
Suzanne Dove, PhD, is Assistant Vice President for Strategy and Innovation in Bentley University’s Strategy and Innovation Division. In this role, she partners with senior leaders across the university on strategy execution and design and validation of new educational offerings and models. As founding executive director of Bentley University’s Badavas Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning, Suzanne has been instrumental in catalyzing institutional transformation toward a culture of purposeful experimentation and organizational learning. Before joining Bentley, she spent 12 years in various academic administration, corporate engagement and instructional roles for the Wisconsin School of Business (University of Wisconsin-Madison). Her administrative accomplishments include essential strategy enablers such as enterprise learning technology initiatives, learning spaces design and creation of faculty teaching and learning excellence programs.
Tawnya Means, PhD
Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation and Chief Learning Officer at Gies College of Business
Tawnya Means, PhD
Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation and Chief Learning Officer at Gies College of Business
Dr. Tawnya Means is the Assistant Dean for Educational Innovation and Chief Learning Officer in the Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Prior to this role, Tawnya served as the Assistant Dean and Director of the Teaching and Learning Center for the College of Business at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Director of the Teaching and Learning Center at the Warrington College of Business at the University of Florida, leading teaching and learning support and providing faculty development programs and resources for instructional innovation and adoption of pedagogical best practices.
With 20 years of experience in higher education, course design, and educational consulting, Tawnya has also taught courses in entrepreneurship, strategy, technology, and leadership in remote teams. Dr. Means received her B.S. in Education, M.S. in Educational Technology, and Ph.D. in Information Science and Learning Technologies with an emphasis on learning systems design, all from the University of Missouri. She completed the AACSB Post-doctoral bridge program in Management and Entrepreneurship at the University of Florida. Her research interests are in online and blended learning, active learning, learning space design, technology for teaching, access to digital learning resources, and faculty preparation to teach. She has long been a leader in campus initiatives and committees and actively presents at conferences and other institutions and organizations on technology-enhanced learning.
Talia Kolodny
Director of Partnerships, EMEA at Engageli
Talia Kolodny
Director of Partnerships, EMEA at Engageli
Talia Kolodny has been working with leading edtech organizations to promote equity and access to education on a global scale for more than a decade. Before joining Engageli, she worked with Coursera, Khan Academy and Open EdX to bridge learning science with effective, accessible and joyful learning experiences enhanced with technology.. Based in Israel, Talia has a life-long passion for education and social impact.
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