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‘ Embracing technology ’
New research on what students want from EdTech
By Jason Tabarias and Martin Betts
The Australian Universities Accord process gained widespread engagement and attention from higher education providers , leaders and interest groups across the system .
As a means of developing an Accord across the sector ’ s providers with the government , it has been a big step forward .
But other key stakeholders have largely missed the conversation , including students and employers directly impacted by the reforms . The Accord should also include global higher education leaders and innovators from other sectors in the conversation .
The final report and subsequent oversight mechanisms offer a chance to engage these stakeholder groups .
To ensure global competitiveness and future-proofed learning experiences , it ’ s essential to look at the higher education sector ’ s future through a technology lens .
It would be a significant oversight if the process didn ’ t incorporate views on how technology impacts future student learning in higher education .
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