Maintaining sectoral knowledge

We have seen that the higher education landscape is diverse and ever changing. Just as it is important that we keep up with the changes and innovations happening within our own research discipline, it is equally important that we are following the changes happening in the tertiary sector, and also learning and teaching trends and innovations in general.

A key publication, the Campus Review Links to an external site., is dedicated to the higher education and vocational education sector, focusing and reporting on issues relevant to the sector. You can sign up Links to an external site., however there is a cost involved. There are a number of learning and teaching websites, for example, Faculty Focus Links to an external site., which you could also subscribe to.

A further online publication that draws the attention of most institutions is The Conversation Links to an external site.. This online publication is curated by professional editors and is informed by debate and commentary on issues that affect society.

Stephen Downes writes about online and networked learning on his website Links to an external site.. He has authored many learning management system works and authors the widely read e-learning newsletter OLDaily.