Dr. Jurgita Butkeviciene’s Post

🌟 Excited to share an insightful, new article from AACSB Insights! 🌟 As academics, it's vital to stay informed about evolving scholarly metrics and improving knowledge dissemination. I highly recommend reading The Limitations of Journal-Based Metrics by Martin Lockett. This article challenges conventional use of journal-based metrics and explores their limitations in assessing the impact and quality of scholarly work. The focus on these metrics in most business schools significantly impacts the timely dissemination of knowledge to and acceptance by practitioners. This slows the pace of change and the impact of research, often hampering truly novel insights and alternative forms of knowledge. Journals do have a place in academia, but they shouldn't be the only or even the preferred way we recognize and reward research. We need a more holistic approach that values diverse methods of knowledge dissemination. In a time when organizations, our economies, society, and the environment face many challenges, we need our researchers to address these issues now. We can't afford to wait years for a journal article to go through the traditional process only to be published behind a paywall. Rigorous, peer-reviewed research can and should reach the communities involved as quickly as it reaches fellow academics. This valuable work deserves recognition and reward. It's a must-read for those passionate about advancing research evaluation and promoting a more holistic approach to measuring academic impact. Kudos to AACSB for shedding light on and challenging this crucial topic (especially one that is so ingrained in the culture and identity of many of its members)! Let's engage in meaningful discussions and explore innovative ways to evaluate research impact beyond traditional metrics. #AcademicImpact #ResearchEvaluation #ScholarlyMetrics #AACSB #HigherEducation

Are pedagogical and administrative practices changing in the expected direction? Do educational institution have a positive innovation culture that supports innovation? What are the drivers of innovation that policy makers or institution leaders could influence to achieve the systems’ educational objectives? How much do countries invest in educational research?

Measuring performance has never been easy... ....business schools and other HEIs today evaluate faculty members on research output (publications) measured by journal lists and metrics...ofcourse it's a start...but we seem to have made it the end all of measuring intellectual contribution....good time to start looking for answers to these often asked questions.. are we measuring scholarship?..what makes scholarship?..teaching and learning has taken a second or third seat..is that what we want?..Are all other contributions a waste of faculty time? Measuring scholarship is difficult and challenging...but that doesn't mean we give in to the easy path...time to evalute the systems and maybe start making the changes. .very well put together by Prof. Martin Lockett #research #scholarship #performance #teaching #highereducation #aacsb AACSB

Navigating Complexity and Challenges: Strategies for Overcoming Organizational Challenges at Universities https://lnkd.in/d4MusPBd #TurkishMaarifFoundation #chronicleofhighereducation #eua #highereducation #Turkishhighereducationcouncil #

Dear Connections! I am thrilled to share that my latest research paper, "Innovation in Education: A Comprehensive Analysis of Intellectual Property Rights in the EdTech Sector," has been published in the esteemed "IPEM Journal for Innovations in Teacher Education." Under the expert guidance of the brilliant Dr. Nishi Sharma, this paper explores the intricate landscape of Intellectual Property Rights in the ever-evolving EdTech sector. 🏆 I'm also delighted to announce that this work has been honored with the Best Paper Award at the 4th International E-Conference, organized under the aegis of the Internal Quality Assurance Cell-IQAC. The conference theme, "Education Generation Next: Global Leadership and Management in Education - Future Perspectives, Collaboration, and Research," provided a platform to delve into the future of education. I am immensely grateful for the guidance and mentorship of Dr. Nishi Sharma, whose expertise has been instrumental in shaping this research. For those interested in the intersection of education, technology, and intellectual property, the full paper is now available for reading, check out the CTE Journal attached below (Page No. 41 to Page No. 48). Your thoughts and feedback are always appreciated! Looking forward to continued contributions to the field of Intellectual Property Rights and Edtech Sector! 🚀✨ Let's keep pushing the boundaries of knowledge and shaping the future of education together. 💡📚 #EducationInnovation #EdTech #Research #BestPaperAward #Gratitude #Collaboration #IQAC #intellectualproperty

We created a field guide for digital change at universities based on our three-year research project that now came to an end. (For those who wonder: There is a follow-up project in which we will be investigating the organizational resilience and creativity of universities in relation to educational technologies.) Make sure to read these research-based recommendations and data-derived best practices for organizing digital change at the university! Alexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and Society Dr. Melissa Laufer, Freia Kuper, Maricia A. Mende, Dr. Len Ole Schäfer & Tiana Tschache

🌐🔥 The future of education: breaking boundaries! Traditional subjects in isolation? It's time to say goodbye! 🚫📚 For a future-ready education, we MUST dissolve silos and champion interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches. 🌍🔗 Imagine a world where learning isn't confined by subject titles but is a fluid journey through interconnected ideas. 🌀🧠 Ready to make the shift? 🚀 🔸 At BeChallenge, we're empowering institutions across countries with challenge-based learning #cbl . Dive into real-world problems and discover holistic solutions! 🌎💡 [Join the Movement with BeChallenge!] Xavier Pascual 🔸 Need to rethink your educational blueprint? Reimagine Education is your partner in designing and redesigning learning models for a globalized world. No more boundaries, just integrated, holistic learning. 🎓✨ [Transform with Reimagine Education!] Xavier Aragay Tusell Let's redefine education. The future is interdisciplinary, interconnected, and global! 🌟🔍🌱 #NoMoreSilos #Interdisciplinary #Transdisciplinary #FutureOfLearning #BeChallenge #ReimagineEducation

In today’s ever-evolving landscape of innovation and research, the concept of Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) stands as a guiding beacon, ensuring that scientific progress is not just about technological advancement, but also about its ethical, social, and environmental implications. At ORBIT, we are thrilled to be at  Warwick University delivering Foundation in RRI training today, empowering academics and researchers to navigate the complexities of responsible innovation. By offering training in this critical area, Warwick University demonstrates its dedication to equipping its academic community with the knowledge and tools necessary to engage in research and innovation responsibly. At ORBIT, we commend Warwick University’s proactive approach to integrating RRI into their academic programs. We firmly believe that investing in RRI training is not just beneficial, but essential in today’s society. Responsible innovation requires a multidisciplinary understanding that goes beyond technical expertise, encompassing ethical considerations, societal impacts, and sustainability concerns. By providing RRI training, Warwick University is nurturing a generation of researchers and innovators who are not only proficient in their fields but also mindful of the broader implications of their work. Our Foundation in RRI training is designed to provide participants with a solid understanding of RRI principles and practices, empowering them to integrate these considerations into their research and innovation endeavours. Through interactive workshops, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will develop the skills and mindset necessary to engage in responsible innovation effectively. By fostering a culture of RRI within academia, we can collectively steer research and innovation towards positive societal outcomes, addressing pressing challenges while upholding ethical standards and values. Together, let us embrace responsible innovation as a guiding principle, shaping a future where technological progress is synonymous with social responsibility and ethical integrity. 🔗

I am happy to share that my article Open(ing) Silences: Situational Analysis in Practice in a special issue on Post-Human Methodologies in Digital Culture & Education. https://lnkd.in/gqkjjkEV

I do feel that educators need to take this seriously, as systems thinking will be of critical importance as we seek to accelerate our sustainability and transition ambitions. Future leaders will need to embrace the need to think from a systems perspective and to be able to contextualise solutions with empathy. He or she will also need to understand that there is no singular solution, nor can there be any prescriptive template to guide us through. Education needs to scaffold learners' knowledge through active participation in project work, understand the need for inter- and cross-disciplinary knowledge, and apply it iteratively to seek solutions across a diverse range of stakeholders. Education institutions will need to seek closer working relationships with the industries and let them drive requirements and rubrics for success. Similarly, students will need to start to develop a portfolio of experience and to have an open mind to learn while doing. That is exactly how most of us in the industry are coping at the moment. We constantly seek cooperation and openly admit we are not experts, but participants who want to make sense of increasingly interrelated issues will need iterative solutions. It is aided by technology and science but fueled by the desire to create relatable ecosystems to ensure long-term benefits. Sounds complicated? Sure is. If saving the world was easy, we would have solved it by now. #education #collaboration #systemsthinking #projectwork #industryrelations #attitude #empathy #contextualisation #learning #sustainability