Evolving the EdTech Ecosystem
Sponsored by Information Systems & Technology (IST), the Centre for Extended Learning (CEL), and the Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE), this project will implement initiatives and process improvements towards evolving the University's centrally managed educational technologies (EdTech) ecosystem. The University recognizes the need for more intentional and strategic approaches to our EdTech ecosystem evolution, given its role in Waterloo’s goals and directions identified in the 2020-2025 strategic plan. New processes will ensure transparency and inclusion so that the ecosystem can respond with agility to evolving teaching and learning needs. Consultation sessions will focus on ensuring that the project deliverables meet the needs of instructors and students.
Objectives of this work
Through consultation with campus partners, instructors, and students, and an environmental scan of other Universities, this project will achieve the following:
- Creation of a formalized structure and role for central EdTech governance
- Processes to advance our central EdTech ecosystem:
- Cyclic ecosystem review and renewal
- Coordination of the exploration of new central EdTech
- EdTech in-take
- EdTech support workflows
- Development of a sustainable support model
- Creation and maintenance of an EdTech Hub website
- Awareness and tracking of local expertise in EdTech
Work plan
In addition to an environmental scan, the team's work will primarily be driven by consultations with key University stakeholders. A consultation schedule will be made available once confirmed.
How to get involved
If you have feedback, comments, or questions about this work, please contact Pam Fluttert, Director, Instructional Technologies and Media Services (ITMS), IST.