Passing the Torch: Eight Years of Leading Digital Learning Innovation at Boston University
As I reflect on the past eight years serving as Associate Provost for Digital Learning & Innovation (DL&I) at Boston University, I am filled with a deep sense of fulfillment. The time has come for me to step down from this role to focus on my enduring passion for teaching and research at the Questrom […]
Gratitude and Farewell: Reflecting on Our Journey Together
Chris’ departure from DL&I marks the end of an era that saw BU through the advent of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) and the Online Master’s in Business Administration (OMBA), surviving the COVID pandemic, and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). As Chris embarks on this new chapter in his journey, we want to extend […]
Unbridled Potential: Harnessing Generative AI in Higher Education
The stampede of ChatGPT in November 2021 began a wild ride that caught most of us in higher education off guard and knocked us off our metaphorical academic horse. Its rapid advancement feels like trying to control a bucking bronco as it forcefully kicks its way into our offices, classrooms, and lives, challenging us to […]
Transforming Large Courses at BU: Innovating in the Lecture Hall
The Challenge of Large Lecture Courses Large lecture courses, while necessary in a sizable university like ours, present a unique set of challenges. They often lack personalized attention and support for students, and the size and design of the space can make it difficult to implement active learning strategies. This one-size-fits-all approach can inadvertently marginalize […]
POV: Navigating the Future of Higher Education: Learning Analytics Unveiled
Today’s education contexts have become more complex and dynamic than ever. What are the main factors influencing student success or failure in a course? How can we identify at-risk students and provide timely additional support? These questions are central as educators strive to develop a deeper understanding of learners and the vast possibilities of teaching […]
EdTech Watch List 2023
Digital innovative technology is on the minds of faculty, students, and higher ed leadership broadly. What’s next and what educational technology trends should you be watching? Digital Learning & Innovation’s Educational Technology team crafted a technology-rich list of trends to have on your radar as you prepare for classes this academic year. ChatGPT-4 Amod Lele, […]
Generative AI in Education Information Series
Our team at Boston University is pleased to announce a series of Information Sessions on Generative AI to discuss the implications of this evolving technology for teaching and learning. We cordially invite you to join us for this vital conversation on a subject of growing relevance to the field of education. Engage with your peers […]
The Integration of Organizational Behavior & Artificial Intelligence
On August 7, 2023, Associate Provost of Digital Learning & Innovation and Richard C. Shipley Professor of Information Systems, Chris Dellarocas, participated in this plenary session on the integration of organizational behavior (OB) and artificial intelligence (AI) during the 2023 annual meeting of the Academy of Management. Expert panelists presented examples of how AI has […]
POV: Learning Community on Universal Design for Learning
Just as a curb cut in the sidewalk helps not only people who use wheelchairs, but also people with strollers, bicycles, or suitcases, a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach – in which we anticipate, and proactively design for, variability in learners – has the potential to benefit all students. UDL is a teaching framework […]