SXSW EDU 2024
Microcredential Ambition of a High Impact Business School
Description:
Uncover the transformative potential of micro-credentials within public research universities in the context of a dynamically shifting educational landscape. We'll delve into how micro-credentials can revitalize traditional academic offerings at stages like pre-college, undergraduate, master's prep, master's, and professional education, ensuring relevancy amidst burgeoning educational alternatives. Additionally, we'll highlight the unique value micro-credentials can bring to students' employment outcomes, forging a stronger bridge between higher education and career readiness.
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Takeaways
- Insight into the intersection of micro-credentials & traditional education, fostering individualized academic pathways and enhancing employability.
- Strategies to leverage micro-credentials to reinforce university relevance & meet the evolving needs of the educational ecosystem.
- Ways to measure the impact & success of micro-credentials, ensuring their ongoing relevance & effectiveness.
Speakers
- Stephen Walls, Assistant Dean for Instructional Innovation, University of Texas at Austin
- Javier Motta-Mena, Educational Technologist & Microcredentials Program Manager, University of Texas at Austin
- Brandon Campitelli, Learning Experience Designer, University of Texas at Austin
Organizer
Stephen Walls, Assistant Dean For Instructional Innovation, The University of Texas at Austin
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