Envisioning a Transformed University

By Stephen Downes - Stephen's Web. James J. Duderstadt, Wm. A. Wulf and Robert Zemsky[Edit][Delete]: Envisioning a Transformed University, Issues [Edit][Delete] January 4, 2006

Forward-looking article that suggests that some of the things being talked about here (though interestingly the authors observe, "there is remarkably little conversation about the major changes occurring...") are beginning to be recognized at the higher administrative levels. What I like about this article is that it points not only to changing technology but also to correspondingly changing practice and pedagogy. "The university may need to reorganize itself quite differently, stressing forms of pedagogy and extracurricular experiences to nurture and teach the art and skill of creativity and innovation. This would probably imply a shift away from highly specialized disciplines and degree programs to programs placing more emphasis on integrating knowledge". More...