Piloting Case Studies of Technology-Enhanced Innovative Pedagogies in Four European Higher Education Institutions

Blaženka Divjak, Josipa Bađari

2024

Abstract

This study investigates the implementation and effects of innovative pedagogical practices in higher education across four European countries: Croatia, Finland, Portugal, and Spain. The research centres on 40 educators and encompasses a variety of advanced teaching approaches, including flipped classrooms, project-based, problem-based, inquiry-based, and team-based learning. It also assesses the transition to different modes of delivery such as blended, hybrid, and online education, along with the inclusion of entrepreneurial competencies. The primary focus is on understanding educators’ experiences and challenges in adopting these innovative methods during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was conducted over the academic year 2022/2023, employing a methodology designed to reflect real-life implementation of redesigned courses. Data were collected through an anonymous feedback survey from educators involved in piloting, which included responses from 90% of the educators. It included the self-reflection of educators based on the documented journals and their summarised view of students’ perspectives. Availability of technology and training opportunities for educators enhanced the use of innovative teaching and learning approaches. The results indicate that with appropriate support in redesigning their courses, educators found the innovative approaches to be effective and potentially sustainable.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Divjak B. and Bađari J. (2024). Piloting Case Studies of Technology-Enhanced Innovative Pedagogies in Four European Higher Education Institutions. In Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU; ISBN 978-989-758-697-2, SciTePress, pages 371-379. DOI: 10.5220/0012619300003693

in Bibtex Style

@conference{csedu24,
author={Blaženka Divjak and Josipa Bađari},
title={Piloting Case Studies of Technology-Enhanced Innovative Pedagogies in Four European Higher Education Institutions},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU},
year={2024},
pages={371-379},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0012619300003693},
isbn={978-989-758-697-2},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 16th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - Volume 1: CSEDU
TI - Piloting Case Studies of Technology-Enhanced Innovative Pedagogies in Four European Higher Education Institutions
SN - 978-989-758-697-2
AU - Divjak B.
AU - Bađari J.
PY - 2024
SP - 371
EP - 379
DO - 10.5220/0012619300003693
PB - SciTePress