Innovating Pedagogy, the annual report curated by the Institute of Educational Technology (IET) at the Open University, has provided insights and inspiration to many educators and policymakers for more than a decade. It has helped those in higher education to navigate the evolving landscape of teaching, learning and assessment in an interactive world.

In this webinar, you’ll examine the top 10 innovations of 2023 that are already in use but have the potential to exert a more profound influence on education. 

This webinar explores:

1. Pedagogies using AI tools – Discover how generative AI tools like ChatGPT-4 are poised to reshape education. Appreciate their capabilities, from content creation to personalized support, and learn how to address the associated challenges and ethical considerations.
2. Metaverse for education – Understand its potential applications, from immersive learning experiences to virtual campuses, while examining the challenges and privacy concerns.
3. Multimodal pedagogy – Dive into the world of multimodal teaching, harnessing words, images, sounds and gestures to enhance learning. Explore its benefits, including improved engagement and accessibility, while tackling the need for digital skills and innovative assessment methods.
4. Seeing yourself in the curriculum – Explore the importance of diverse representation in education. Learn how the decolonial movement is reshaping curriculum content and teaching resources to reflect the diversity of the learning community.
5. Pedagogy of care in digitally mediated settings – Discover the significance of empathy and support in education. Explore the four key elements of a pedagogy of care and its application in digitally mediated environments, particularly in light of recent challenges.
6. Podcasts as pedagogy – Uncover the power of podcasts in education. Explore their role in both content curation and creation, and understand how they foster engagement and critical thinking.
7. Challenge-based learning – Engage with the structured approach of challenge-based learning. Learn how it provokes active participation and discover its potential to impact society, despite its management complexities.
8. Entrepreneurial education – Delve into the world of entrepreneurial education and its role in fostering creativity, critical thinking and innovation. Explore the challenges and opportunities of this approach.
9. Relational pedagogies – Understand the importance of meaningful relationships in education. Discover how relational pedagogies promote collaboration and expertise development across disciplines and contexts.
10. Entangled pedagogies of learning spaces – Explore the intricate relationship between technology, pedagogy and learning environments. Learn how entangled pedagogies can create inclusive and innovative learning spaces.