Contextualizing institutional strategies for technology enhanced learning

Abstract

An analysis of strategic planning documents for public universities in Australia identifies some patterns in institutional strategies for technology-enhanced learning (TEL). Institutional size, location and social mission are among some of the characteristics that shape TEL support. This study was part of a project to develop guidance on how institutions could contextualize use of the ACODE TEL benchmarking process. Text from publicly available documents was analysed to identify contextual characteristics that appear to be influencing institutional strategies and priorities for TEL. International studies identify a need for rethinking how institutions work. This study provides a snapshot of these rethinking processes in 2016, and some preliminary suggestions on how benchmarking might support these.