The Unbundling of Education talk - Moray House School of Education
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Dr Amy Collier, Stanford University
Date: Wednesday 27 August 2014, 1-3pm
Venue: 1.26 Paterson’s Land, Moray House School of Education, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
Register: http://edin.ac/1knR4C1
In this talk, Amy Collier will take a critical look at the “unbundling” phenomenon in US higher education and the ways in which online learning and MOOCs are increasingly linked to unbundling. Proponents of unbundling talk about breaking the monolithic and entrenched structures of higher education that stifle innovation, keep costs high, and leave students with degrees that do not guarantee them jobs. But what is behind the push for unbundling, and what are the dangers of unbundling for students, faculty, and higher education?
Bio: Dr Amy Collier is the director for digital learning initiatives for the Office of the Vice Provost for Online Learning at Stanford University. She oversees a variety of curriculum development and teaching initiatives, and conducts research to inform effective online learning practices across the University. She is well known as a persuasive advocate and invaluable resource for evidence-based instructional improvement, strategy, and planning.
Listen to Amy discuss this talk live on Radio Edutalk‘ – an internet radio station for educators and educational technologists – on the 27th at 8:30pm (UK time). All are welcome to tune in and participate. Amy will be briefly summarising this talk, and will then be engaging in discussion and answering questions. Click the ‘listen now’ link at the right time, and you can tune in.
