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Fostering Resilience in Higher Education: ICT-Driven Pedagogical Innovations and a Strategic Roadmap - A Case Study
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Innovative approaches in open education are reshaping higher education, fostering adaptive pedagogy, lifelong learning, and resilient frameworks that prepare students and educators for emerging challenges. This paper examines the current dynamics of technology-enabled teaching and learning through a focused case study. Insights from the study reveal diverse usage patterns among educators and students, identifying both opportunities for growth and challenges that hinder effective adoption of digital tools in education. The findings highlight gaps in professional development, infrastructure, and equitable access, underscoring the need for targeted interventions to bridge these divides. Despite these obstacles, innovative educational practices demonstrate immense potential for enhancing personalization, promoting inclusivity, and aligning with global sustainable development goals. To address these needs, this paper proposes a strategic roadmap for all stakeholders in higher education-including policymakers, institutions, educators, and learners-focused on fostering resilience and sustainability by 2030. Key recommendations include professional capacity building, investment in digital infrastructure, and the integration of inclusive pedagogical strategies. By advancing innovative open education practices, this roadmap seeks to empower higher education systems to thrive in an increasingly dynamic and interconnected world, ensuring they remain catalysts for societal transformation and sustainable development.
PCF11 Sub-Theme: Sustaining Communities of Learning and Practice in Innovative Open Education
Paper ID: 2346
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India
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Asia
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2025-09
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Commonwealth of Learning (COL)