Introduction
The integration of technology can and should be be viewed as an avenue and tool to facilitate better learning and outcomes of learning.
The SMU Technology-Enhanced Learning framework (see figure 1) is aligned to the educational philosophy of how SMU conceptualises the undergraduate student as an individual, a social being, and a member of community/citizen.
The framework encapsulates how SMU may leverage on technology to enhance a student’s learning by facilitating personalised learning, collaborative and interactive learning, as well as experiential learning through innovation and knowledge production, and participatory learning and action.
Figure 1: SMU Technology-Enhanced Learning Framework
CTE supports faculty members with enhancing teaching and learning productivity through technology-based resources and projects.
- SMU Framework for the use of Generative AI Tools: Get guidance on how the SMU community can use Generative AU tools responsibly and effectively.
- Using AI Tools in Assessment & Teaching: Address concerns on students' use of AI-driven tools to generate responses for assignments and submissions.
- Adaptive Learning: Personalise the learning experience for each individual student.
- EdTech Resources: Technology tools and resources available in SMU.
- E.D.G.E Online Learning Bulletin: Engage, Develop, Grow and Empower Faculty by bridging teaching practice with learning theories.
- IDEAS Technology Innovation@SMU e-book: A collection of CTE’s interviews with faculty members whom we have supported in their pedagogical innovation.
TEL Support & Funding
- SMU Technology-enhanced Learning (TEL) grant: An annual competitive fund where project proposals are reviewed to ensure sound alignment to learning objectives and to steer projects with the potential for wider application across SMU.
- TEL Grant Projects: TEL projects that help students achieve learning outcomes in a course by positively influencing their learning behaviour, while enhancing their knowledge construction and social interaction.
- EdTech Greenhouse (EDGE) Projects: Identified TEL projects arising from either pedagogical experiments or research labs undergo an incubation process to ensure effective translation to campus-wide IT solutions accompanied with resources to support faculty and students.
