Engaged By Design

Innovation in Higher Education- Measurement, Methods, and Machines with Dr. Ira Lovitch

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In this episode of the Engaged By Design Podcast, Michael and Vernon welcome Dr. Ira Lovitch, an experienced business faculty member and longtime educator in online higher education.

Ira introduces his Five M’s framework for innovation, a model that helps leaders understand how change happens inside organizations. In this first part of the conversation, the discussion focuses on the first three elements of the model:

  • Measurement
  • Methods
  • Machines

    • Together, they explore how institutions evaluate progress, improve processes, and leverage technology to support meaningful innovation in education.

    This conversation is especially valuable for leaders and educators working to navigate change in complex institutions.

    Show Notes

    In this episode we discuss:

    • Ira Lovitch’s Five M’s framework for innovation
    • Why measurement matters when evaluating change
    • How methods and processes shape innovation
    • The role of technology and tools (“machines”) in education
    • Lessons from years of teaching and leading in online higher education

      • This episode is Part 1 of a two-part conversation.

      In the next episode, we explore the final two elements of Ira’s framework: Humans and Environment.

      Dr. Ira Lovitch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iralovitch557
      Mount St. Mary’s University: https://www.msmu.edu/

      Engaged By Design: https://engagedbydesign.com

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      Engaged By DesignBy Dr. Michael Cottam and Dr. Vernon Smith