Many universities continue to design courses focused on lecturers rather than learners. The latest Substack discusses shifting to a collaborative and transparent model, addressing topics like academic autonomy, neuro-inclusive design, the importance of institutional memory, and the challenges posed by the AI divide. This ongoing series supports an 8-Stage Learning Design Framework.
Many universities are currently focused on updating academic integrity policies and banning AI, viewing it as a cheating issue. However, this overlooks the need to redesign learning experiences for an AI-integrated world. The real crisis lies in faculty development and curriculum design, which are insufficiently addressed for modern labor market demands.
Many academics, while being subject-matter experts, lack training in course design, leading to ineffective curricula that reflect their own experiences rather than student needs. The 8-Stage Learning Design Framework (8-SLDF) addresses this issue, emphasizing Constructive Alignment and five development areas while encouraging honest engagement with AI in the design process.
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