This book is the first of two volumes, and explores the dynamics of professional development, artificial intelligence, and student engagement within contemporary higher education. Drawing on a diverse array of international case studies, empirical research, and methodological advancements, this book positions itself squarely within the evolving landscape of educational innovation, contributing significant insights and practical frameworks to educators, researchers, and institutional policymakers. The primary benefit for readers is the synthesis of theory, practice, and empirical evidence across disciplines and geographies. It equips educators with tested models for fostering innovation, provides researchers with robust frameworks and comparative studies, and offers policymakers evidence-based recommendations for curriculum enhancement and technology integration. Students and practitioners alike will appreciate the actionable insights into competence development, ethical artificial intelligence adoption, and strategies for meaningful academic engagement.
Readers who wish to learn more about this topic can refer to 'Engaged Learning and Innovative Teaching in Higher Education, Volume 2: Advancing Pedagogical Design, Digital Transformation, and Inclusive Learning'.
Professor Will Ma is currently Professor of Teaching and Learning at the School of Arts and Humanities, and the Director of the Centre for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) at Tung Wah College, Hong Kong. He has more than 20 years of expertise in higher education, including teaching, administration, and research. Professor Ma’s research focuses on communication, information systems adoption, education technology, knowledge sharing, and knowledge creation. He has publications in international refereed journals, such as Computers and Human Behavior, Computers & Education, Journal of Computer Assisted Learning, Asia Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, Journal of Technology and Teacher Education, International Journal of Communication, Law and Policy, Knowledge Management & E-Learning, and Information & Management. Professor Ma participated in and organised international conferences in technology and learning, such as the International Conference on Applied Education, Technology and Innovation (AETI); Hong Kong Association for Educational Communications and Technology (HKAECT) International Conference; and International Conference on Blended Learning (ICBL). He is the series editor of the Educational, Communication and Technology Yearbook series, published by Springer, and is also an active independent reviewer for international refereed journals. As one of the top 1% of Social Science peer reviewers, he was recognised with the Publons Peer Review Awards 2017.
