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Mark Robertson discusses why the current LMS’s are not cutting it, where existing platforms are negatively impacting learning organisations, Cengage’s new architecture founded on the concepts of “backward design” and “holistic, pragmatic alignment”, and the features of next-gen digital learning platforms and their benefits to learners.

We also ask about thought leaders and institutions that are leading the way, and deeper cultural and organisational challenges that educational leaders need to address.

Watch it now - https://www.360ed.tv/show/designing-next-generation-digital-learning-environments/

Peter Kilcoyne – Director of Information and Learning Technology, Heart of Worcestershire College

Peter Kilcoyne speaks about the Blended Learning Consortium, its benefits to members, how college partnerships can improve the quality of educational outcomes, and best practice insights on the deployment of knowledge sharing channels and tools.

Watch Now: https://www.360ed.tv/show/how-colleges-partner-for-higher-quality-blended-learning-delivery/

Dror Ben-Naim talks about how Smart Sparrow came about and its evolution from the digitisation of education to interactive learning, then to an adaptive learning and courseware development platform, and their company’s focus in the future.

We discuss the importance of collaborating with universities, education consortiums and edtech incubators to develop better learning experiences, and advice for edtech entrepreneurs to focus on solving problems.

Watch is here:  https://www.360ed.tv/show/creating-unique-learning-experiences-with-adaptive-learning/

Dr Bridget Burns – Executive Director, University Innovation Alliance

Dr Bridget Burns shares insights on what it takes to build Higher Education systems at scale and what the sector should focus on to better shape macro policy. We learn about the University Innovation Alliance, how the organisation has improved outcomes for all learners, and much more.

Watch it here: https://www.360ed.tv/show/move-faster-together-or-go-slow-alone/

Professor Nicolas Hawkins – Director, Office of Medical Education, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland and Lead, Biomedical Education Skills and Training (BEST) Network

Professor Nicolas Hawkins shares his insights on technology-infused, quality learning and teaching and his vision and work with the BEST Network. We explore graduate employability and career development today.

Watch it here: https://www.360ed.tv/show/infusing-technology-in-learning-and-the-best-network/

We speak with BEcoME founder, Liv Pennie, on their focus on inspiring kids to design their happiest future, their aspirations, and 21st century career development.

Watch it here:  https://www.360ed.tv/show/become/

Professor Beverley Oliver shares her thoughts on Deakin’s ‘Live the Future’ digital agenda which would prepare students for the jobs of the future. She discusses how Deakin is using technology to solve the challenges with student learning and experience, student diversity and personalising varying needs, and addressing the differences in their “digital cohorts”.

Beverley provides insights on how she keeps abreast of students’ motivations, needs and goals, the importance of collaborating with other universities, her work and 2016 paper on ‘Better 21C Credentials’, and how this all applies globally.

Watch it: https://www.360ed.tv/show/leveraging-technology-micro-macro-credentials/

Jack Fox – Co-Founder, Revision Village

Co-founder Jack Fox speaks about how they turned their live tutoring business, centred around preparing students for the International Baccalaureate exam, into an online program for scalability.

Watch this episode https://www.360ed.tv/show/edugrowth-startup-revision-village/

Professor Glenn Withers provides insight on the current Vocational Education and Training (VET) and Higher Education environments in Australia and the important choices we should focus on at a national level. We discuss the challenges of internationalisation, massification and digitisation, and what’s driving universities to move online.

We ask if universities’ preoccupation with the on-campus experience may be blinding them to opportunities with blended and fully online offerings and what impact they may cause.

Watch this episode https://www.360ed.tv/show/building-australias-tertiary-education-future/

Ria Chan – Founder, Craftsposure

Craftsposure founder, Ria Chan, talks about how her startup evolved from her passion in design and digital marketing to creating online courses that help artists and craft makers market themselves online.

Watch this episode https://www.360ed.tv/show/craftsposure/