Improving e-learning through systems thinking: anecdotes and lessons learned

The AI team take a deep dive into a presentation made to the BCS in 2023 which details Dr. Joseph Kasser’s experiences improving e-learning, spanning from 1997 to 2022. He describes overcoming challenges in early online learning using limited technology, developing effective asynchronous and synchronous class formats, and creating innovative capstone projects. His approach involved systems engineering principles, focusing on stakeholder needs and iterative development. He highlights the evolution of his teaching methods, including a “balanced classroom” model and a novel lifelong learning program, emphasizing real-world problem-solving and peer collaboration. The text also analyzes student performance and feedback across different teaching methods.