Technology & Trends

Big Picture Trends

• 11 Top Trends in Higher Education: 2024 Data, Insights & Predictions - Research.com 6/24
• 2024 Higher Education Trend Watch - Educause 1/24
• Trends 2024 - Higher Learning Commission 1/24

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Chatbots

AI and chatbots have the potential for both innovative and challenging applications in higher education. Explore relevant teaching practices, course and assignment design considerations, and the potential for using AI and bots as learning tools.

• ⁠AI and Chatbots Teaching Considerations - TLCo-op collection of practices to discourage use of AI generation services
• AI & ChatGPT Resources - curated by WWU instructional designers, AJ Barse (ATUS) and Justina Brown (ATUS/CIIA)
• AI Detection at Western - plagiarism detection information for WWU's Canvas learning management system
• Evaluating Student Work When AI Is Suspected
• FAQs for Generative AI in Teaching, Learning, & Technology Guidelines - ATUS, WWU
• Pathways for Academic Use of AI at WW: Flowchart

AI-Relevant WWU Pages

• Academic Honesty Office/Provost
  • About Integrity at Western
  • Academic Honesty: Policy, Process, & Procedures
  • Academic Honesty Violation Information for Instructors
  • Academic Honesty Violation Information for Students
  • Syllabi@WWU - Office of the Provost & CIIA
• Western Libraries
  • Plagiarism Overview
  • Plagiarism Policies & Guidelines
• Disability Access Center
  • DAC Resources for Faculty
• Teaching Handbook: Academic Integrity - CIIA & WWU resources
• What is ChatGPT, how does it work, and how is it impacting academia? -Western Today article by John Thompson, Office of University Communications

AI-Relevant Articles

• 2024 Higher Ed. Trends Deloitte 4/24 - impact on curriculum revolution, enhancing core operations, streamlining routine tasks 
• AI Will Shake Up Higher Ed. Are Colleges Ready? A lot rides on the answer. Chronicle 2/24

Gamification

• Gamification in Higher Education: Tapping into Student Motivation and Engagement - Comm100 2/24
• ⁠Gamification: 5 Effective Ways to Gamify Learning in Higher Education - Hurix Digital 3/1/23

Inclusive Teaching

• The End of Inclusion? Campus leaders struggle to deliver on a core ideal. Chronicle 2/24
• A Campus Where Everyone Is Just Like You; More are making an identity-based pitch: You are safe here. Chronicle 2/24

Microlearning

• Microlearning: The “OG” or Hot New Trend? - Educause 8/23
• What is microlearning? In-depth guide for 2024 - Lingio 8/24

Privacy & Cybersecurity

• Privacy and Cybersecurity 101 - Educause Showcase 2023
• Survey Reveals Top Cybersecurity Issues in Education - EdTech Magazine 6/24 

Virtual and Augmented Reality (VAR)

• Future Prospects and Considerations for AR and VR in Higher Education Academic Technology - Educause Review 4/20/23
• Immersive Learning: How Virtual and Augmented Reality Are Transforming Higher Education - eLearning Industry 6/27/23

Tech & Trends Articles & Blogs

• 14 Technology Predictions for Higher Education in 2023 - Campus Technology 1/12/23
• 2023 Higher Education Trend Watch Report - Educause 10/31/22
• 2024 Predictions: Emerging Trends in Higher Education BPPE Consulting - 12/6/23
• Digital Alchemy - tech and trend blog by AJ Barse (WWU)
• Tech Trends 2024 - Deloitte Insights 12/23