International Society for Technology in Education

COVID-19 radically shifted the way we work and learn. It presented an opportunity for institutions to rethink the future of higher education. Our work through the Contextualising Horizon project with the Australasian Society of Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) uncovered some powerful trends in Asia Pacific, including Indonesia, to help us prepare and plan for what awaits the higher education sector just beyond the horizon.

Seven postpandemic priorities

• The pandemic also forced universities to address long-standing issues around mental health disparities and digital accessibility, which became more widespread during the pandemic.
• In light of these changes, our project identified seven technology and practice priorities for higher education in the Asia Pacific region.
• Redefining pedagogical practices Panelists questioned long-standing practices including exams and lectures and their continued relevance in the modern educational context.
• For example, the Australia-based Transforming Exams project aims to enable authentic experiences, empowering learners by using discipline-specific computerised e-tools during campus-based exams.
• One study suggests that active learning approaches and authentic assessments lead to a more engaging student learning environment, promote employability and improve student learning.
• To accommodate this, it is likely that the role of campus spaces will evolve.
• This is important for the future as we need to ensure workload returns to pre-pandemic amounts, particularly for staff.

• WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EVERFI from Blackbaud , the leading provider of educational programs for driving social impact, today announced that it has been awarded the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Seal of Alignment.
• The Seal of Alignment applies to EVERFI's entire suite of K-12 products, which provide critical education to students on topics ranging from financial literacy to health and wellness to character education.
• To earn this Seal, ISTE must verify that a product promotes critical technology skills, supports the use of technology in appropriate ways, contributes to the pedagogically robust use of technology for teaching and learning, and aligns to ISTE Standards .
• "The education technology market is a crowded place, and that's why organizations like ISTE and their Seal of Alignment are so crucial to better highlight products meeting standards of quality," said Gina Ricker, Ph.D., Director, Research K-12, EVERFI.

• SAN JOSE, Calif., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- zSpace , a leading provider of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) solutions for education, is thrilled to announce the expansion of computer science and cybersecurity content on the Inspire AR/VR Laptop.
• Recognizing the importance of preparing students for future careers, zSpace is committed to equipping learners with comprehensive computer science and cybersecurity education through its Inspire AR/VR Laptop.
• The addition of SurfWisely's application represents a significant milestone for zSpace and its commitment to empowering students with comprehensive computer science and cybersecurity education.
• "We are excited to announce the expansion of computer science and cybersecurity content on our Inspire AR/VR Laptop," said Paul Kellenberger, CEO of zSpace.

• Each episode features interviews with world-renowned education experts including Stanford maths professor Dr Jo Boaler, UCL professor and AI expert Rose Luckin, and edtech leader Dr Joseph South.
• Emily Murphy, Learning Explorations host and training and development manager for Nord Anglia's edtech programme, said: "Learning Explorations is full of insights on how innovation in education empowers teachers and transforms students' learning.
• In this episode, the discussion covers creativity and innovation and how they can inspire positive change for students.
• She discusses how AI is something teachers should be embracing to enhance the work they already do in the classroom.