Institute for Educational Innovation & Technology
Institute for Educational Innovation & Technology
Where innovation meets evidence in higher education.
We design and study research-driven strategies for teaching, learning, and workforce readiness — using AI, pedagogy, and emerging technologies to shape the future of education.
About IEIT
The Institute for Educational Innovation & Technology (IEIT) is an independent research and development institute focused on the future of teaching and learning in higher education. We investigate how digital tools, AI, learning design, and pedagogy intersect to shape more responsive and effective learning environments.Our work bridges theory and practice through research collaborations, pilot studies, and design-based experimentation. IEIT partners with educators, technologists, and institutions to build and study scalable innovations that align with real-world learning and workforce demands.We also provide opportunities for mentorship and training for early-career researchers and students across all levels interested in working at the intersection of education, technology, and innovation.
Founded: 2023
Focus: Higher Ed + EdTech
Projects: 8+ ongoing
Contact: [email protected]
Research Areas
AI in Education
Exploring how artificial intelligence can enhance personalization, automate assessment, and support educators at scale.
Workforce Skills & Readiness
Designing ways to teach skills like agile project management, teamwork, and collaboration to prepare students for today’s evolving workforce.
STEM Education
Exploring effective strategies, tools, and frameworks to enhance engagement, access, and equity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning.
Our Methodology
Current Projects
| Project Title | Description |
|---|---|
| AI-Supported Facilitation in Online Learning Teams | Exploring how AI tools shape team dynamics, peer feedback, and decision-making processes in virtual project-based courses. |
| Serious Games for Professional Skills Training | Designing and evaluating game-based learning environments to develop competencies like project management, negotiation, and collaboration. |
| AI-Powered Microlearning for Agile Methodologies | Developing modular, adaptive training units to teach agile workflows and Scrum principles in higher education contexts. |
| Modeling Learner-AI Interaction Dynamics | Investigating patterns of engagement, misunderstanding, and learning transfer in student interactions with AI writing, tutoring, and coaching tools. |
| Ethical and Security Frameworks in Computer Science Education | Creating curricular models that embed digital ethics and cybersecurity into foundational CS instruction for non-specialist learners. |
| Assessment of Cognitive and Affective Gains in STEM Gamification | Evaluating how narrative-based game mechanics influence motivation, retention, and skill acquisition in undergraduate STEM courses. |
| Hybrid Pedagogies for Workforce Preparedness | Studying the effectiveness of combining synchronous, asynchronous, and experiential formats to develop skills relevant to emerging labor markets. |
| Design Patterns for Cross-Institutional Online Collaboration | Identifying scalable instructional designs that foster meaningful student collaboration across geographic and institutional boundaries. |
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.”
— Alvin Toffler
Collaborate With Us
We welcome partnerships with researchers, educators, funders, and institutions interested in building the future of higher education.Get in touch to:
– Co-author studies
– Mentor or request research mentors
– Co-develop tools, frameworks & training modules
– Host workshops & trainings
– Join our advisory network
– Explore partnership & funding opportunities