Case Studies, by Indra Dedze
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Case studies
Governance and Adaptation to Innovative Modes of Higher Education Provision (GAIHE) – 13127
Project number: 539628-LLP-1-2013-NL-ERASMUS-EIGF
Indra Dedze, University of Latvia
Goals of Case studies:
to develop a piece of content that can be used to advocate for real life examples of the innovative modes in higher education,
to provide examples of the processes and end results,
to illustrate with the best practice and current challenges.
Universities participated in case studies• FRANCE :
– Ecole Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales (ESSEC)– University of Strasbourg (UDS)
• LATVIA:– University of Latvia (UL)– Stockholm School of Economics in Riga (SSE Riga)
• SLOVAKIA:– Comenius University in Bratislava (CU)– University of SS Cyril and Methodius (UCM)
• SPAIN:– University of Salamanca (US)– University of Alicante (UA)
• UK:– Queen Mary University of London (QMUL)– Anglia Ruskin University (ARU)
Innovations implemented - Slovakia
Comenius University in Bratislava
• Electronically system of study administration,
• Academic Information System AIS 2,
• E-learning platform, • Online courses,• Study courses offered in
different languages
University of SS Cyril and Methodius
• Electronically system of study administration,
• AIS – Academic Information System,• Working in small teams,• E-learning platform, • Study courses in English,• Study programs linked with practice, • New technology in the area of: media
studies – HD TV studio, biotechnology
Innovations implemented - SpainSalamanca University• moodle based platform:
Studium• two MOOCS• Blended degrees • USALMedia –short audiovisal
courses• Classrooms with cameras • Open Course wear • Teaching methodologies related
to the adaptation to the EEA • Spanish schools
Alicante University
• UAEDF – The Future of Digital Education
• MOOCs – UNIMOOC • Blended degrees• RUA access to full digital
documents• FragUA - service for Library• OpenCourseWare • RESEARCH NETWORKS IN
UNIVERSITY TEACHING • DATOS.UA.ES open data
management
Innovations implemented - UKAnglia Ruskin University
• E-learning includes online distance learning degrees
• The work-based programmes include online distance learning, tutor supported e-learning, work-place seminars, weekend or evening classes
Queen Mary University of London
• The E-learning unit, • innovative teaching methods, • improved online learning
environment, • QMplus, • Lecture Capture• MOOC• transforming the IT services
Innovations implemented - FranceEcole Supérieure des Sciences Economiques et Commerciales (ESSEC)
• Innovation and digitalization• Advanced Management
Programs.• Participation in project
KARIM sharing best practices and developing support for innovations.
University of Strasbourg
• Pedagogical innovations at the Institute of Development and Pedagogical Innovation (IDIP).
• Initiative of excellence « Beyond borders, University of Strasbourg »
• The IDEX (Investments of Excellence) project
Innovations implemented - LatviaUniversity of Latvia
• Open Minded coures • E-learning platform,• Study courses in different
languages• Student association in
charge of student evaluation process
• MOODLE environment
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga
• Students serving as teaching assistants
• Digital exam system• MOOC substitute of elective
courses (up to 3 out of 10)• Team teaching• Game simulation for
entrepreneurship course• Student association in charge of
student evaluation process
Governance, Management, Organizational structure,
Human resource management
• The case studies were identifying Governance, Management, Organizational structures and Human resource management practices that supported implementation of innovations of education provision.
Governance and Management• Strategic plan linked to learning outcomes (QMUL, ARU, US, UA)• Council as governing body (QMUL SSE Riga)• Senate responsibilities (QMUL)• Governing units support innovations (ARU)• Virtual campus (UA, UDS)• Efficient data management (UA)• Decentralized management (UCM)• Teamwork (UCM)• Participatory governance (CU, LU, SSE Riga)• Full cost model (LU)• Autonomous and local governance (ESSEC, UCM, UDS)• Triple helix model (ESSEC)• Administrative centralization (UDS)
Organizational Structure• Professional service departments, units (QMUL, US, UA, UCM, CU)
• Platforms for e-learning (QMUL, ARU, LU, SSE Riga)• Units for e-learning (QMUL, CU, UDS)• Coordinator supporting innovations (US, ESSEC)• New positions of Vice Rectors, dean (UA, US, CU, LU, ESSEC)• Office of internships (US)• Student support unit (UA, UCM, SSE Riga)• The Science park (UA)• Cross- cooperating teams (UCM)• Cooperation council (SSE Riga, )• Study program assessment comittee (LU)
Human resource management• Training of the staff, supporting dissemination of innovations (QMUL, UCM, CU)
• Annual teaching and learning conference (QMUL)• Develop digital literacy of teachers and students (ARU, CU)
• Performance management practices (UCM)• Motivation through financial remuneration (UCM) • Reducing numbers of teachers without PhD (CU)
Challenges• Lack of human resources(QMUL)• Lack of financial resources(QMUL, US, UA, UCM, CU, LU)• Staff resistance to innovations (QMUL, UA, UCM, CU)• Communication problems (QMUL, UCM)• Mismatch between IT development and opportunities to implement them (QMUL, UCM, CU)
• Complexity of implementation (QMUL, ARU, UDS)• Inefficient decision making process (US, CU, LU)• Insufficient regulatory, legislative framework (UA, UCM, CU, LU, UDS)
• Student lack of participation (UA, CU, SSE Riga)• Poor IT skills (SSE Riga)
Choice of shortlisted practices
Best practice Queen Mary has got
lecture capture system in place called Q-Review. Q-Review is a service which teaching staff can use to automatically record live lectures or pre-record supplementary materials (QMUL, News and Events). This has been implemented college wide.
• Dimensions:Value added• Contributes to diversification of education
provision • Deliver to the stakeholders benefits, • Enable an easy access to knowledge• Fosters the ICT-related skills• Is helpful for the internationalizationTransferability• Is not country- or culture-specific• Is in line with legal regulations• Is in line with the ethical requirements• Is prone to some adjustments...Sustainability• Shows tendency to evolve into a standard
procedure• supported by the HEI's management• Implementation was pre-prepared