Institutional Conditions for Integrating Emerging Technologies in Higher Education

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Title: Institutional Conditions for Integrating Emerging Technologies in Higher Education
Language: English
Authors: S. Jacob, H. Miceli, H. Schneider, V. Peters Hinton, Digital Promise, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U)
Source: American Association of Colleges and Universities. 2026.
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Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 18
Publication Date: 2026
Sponsoring Agency: William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
Document Type: Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Higher Education, Technological Advancement, Technology Integration, Technology Uses in Education, Artificial Intelligence, Open Educational Resources, Institutional Characteristics, Teacher Attitudes, Student Attitudes, Administrator Attitudes, Institutional Role
Abstract: "Institutional Conditions for Integrating Emerging Technologies in Higher Education" explores how higher education institutions can integrate emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence and open educational resources. Currently, technology adoption relies heavily on individual faculty initiative rather than coordinated institutional strategies, resulting in isolated pockets of innovation. Although access to these tools has expanded rapidly, governance, shared learning goals, and professional development have not kept pace. To achieve sustainable integration, the report recommends critical systems-level changes: establishing permanent governance structures, adopting institution-wide guidance, redesigning professional learning to align with faculty workloads, coordinating cross-disciplinary workforce initiatives, and investing in infrastructure.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 20260101
Accession Number: ED681496
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:"Institutional Conditions for Integrating Emerging Technologies in Higher Education" explores how higher education institutions can integrate emerging technologies such as generative artificial intelligence and open educational resources. Currently, technology adoption relies heavily on individual faculty initiative rather than coordinated institutional strategies, resulting in isolated pockets of innovation. Although access to these tools has expanded rapidly, governance, shared learning goals, and professional development have not kept pace. To achieve sustainable integration, the report recommends critical systems-level changes: establishing permanent governance structures, adopting institution-wide guidance, redesigning professional learning to align with faculty workloads, coordinating cross-disciplinary workforce initiatives, and investing in infrastructure.