Editorial Volume 51 Issue 1

Authors

  • Martha Cleveland-Innes Athabasca University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21432/cjlt29037

Keywords:

micro-credentials, policy, higher education, privacy, student evaluations, artificial intelligence

Abstract

Navigating the evolving landscape of education innovation is the overarching theme in this issue. As global education systems grapple with rapid technological change, shifting learner expectations, and the imperative for lifelong learning, a diverse body of research is emerging to illuminate the path forward. The six essays in this issue offer a compelling cross-section of current education innovations, spanning micro-credentials, artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence, privacy, online learning policy, and strategic EdTech integration.

There is an underlying emphasis on systemic thinking—whether through policy frameworks, theoretical models, or stakeholder collaboration. The study on micro-credentials in the Caribbean underscores the promise of flexible, skills-based learning but also reveals persistent barriers such as technological inequity and institutional inertia. Similarly, the Vietnamese benchmarking study highlights the limitations of piecemeal ICT adoption in higher education, advocating for comprehensive, context-sensitive policy development. In parallel, the Ethiopian study on EdTech strategies offers a grounded theoretical framework that moves beyond adoption determinants to propose actionable, stakeholder-informed strategies. This shift from “why” to “how” is critical as institutions seek sustainable models for technology integration.

Author Biography

Martha Cleveland-Innes, Athabasca University

Martha Cleveland-Innes is Professor of Open, Digital, and Distance Education at Athabasca University in Canada and Editor-in-Chief of the bilingual Canadian Journal of Learning and Technology. She is the co-author of open source publications The Guide to Blended Learning (2018), Participant Experience in an Inquiry-Based Massive Open Online Course (2022), and Principles of Blended Learning (2024). The Design of Digital Learning Environments: Online and Blended Applications of the Community of Inquiry was recently co-edited by Dr. Cleveland-Innes (Taylor& Francis, 2024). Her research interest areas include 1) online and blended learning, 2) artificial intelligence and online communities of inquiry, 3) higher education reform and lifelong learning, and 4) leadership in education. She is currently Visiting Professor of Pedagogy at Mid-Sweden University (2018-present). For more information, see her Athabasca faculty profile.

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Published

2025-07-02

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 1 (2025): Winter

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Editorial

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