Research Summit - Part 1: Building Bridges for Educational Transformation: Connecting Researchers, Practitioners, Designers, and Decision-Makers
Concurrent Session 1
Brief Abstract
Join EDUCAUSE and the Online Learning Consortium in a panel discussion on the research to practice cycle within higher education. While research-informed practice is a critical element of higher education, building bridges between siloed researchers, practitioners, designers, and decision-makers is a persistent challenge. All are invited to join this critical conversation, including those who research, use, support, design, or select educational technology tools for postsecondary settings. Together, we'll address pressing questions such as how researchers can effectively share their findings with practitioners and decision-makers, how we can better communicate shared needs around research, and the challenges stakeholders encounter when seeking research to support their decisions on educational technology. Furthermore, we'll discover exciting opportunities for practitioners to offer constructive feedback to designers, improving both new and existing tools. We welcome all conference attendees to be active participants and make a difference in shaping the future of research-based practices in higher education.
Presenters
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Extended Abstract