Engaged Learning and Innovative Teaching in Higher Education: Digital Technology, Professional Competence, and Teaching Pedagogies

This book presents research studies investigating innovative curriculum design, effective teaching pedagogies, skilling and assessment of relevant competencies, and innovative and learning-associated technology. The book is categorized into three sections: (I) Innovative and digital learning environments; (II) Assessment and development of future professional competencies; and (III) Innovative curriculum design and teaching pedagogies. It serves as a useful resource for academic instruction in higher education. Employers, administrators, practitioners, postgraduate students, and postsecondary students in general will also find it informative.

Professor Will W. K. Ma, Ph.D., is Professor and serves as Director of the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) at Tung Wah College in Hong Kong. He earned a Ph.D. in educational technology from the University of Hong Kong and obtained his Master of Science (MSc) and Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Information Systems Management from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Dr. Ma's study is concerned with the application of information systems to communication, knowledge sharing, and knowledge creation. He has published in journals such as Computers & Education, Computers in Human Behavior, Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, International Journal of Communications, Law and Policy, and Information & Management. He has also co-edited over ten books in the fields of education, communication, and technology. Dr. Ma is Co-editor of the Journal of Communication and Education (2015-present), and he was Editor of Cogent Social Sciences, Taylor & Francis Online (2017-2019). Since 2018, he has served as Editor of the Educational Communications and Technology Yearbook series (ECTY) published by Springer.