Established in 2010, the Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U) is Georgia Tech's living laboratory for fundamental educational change.
Serving as a research arm of the College of Lifetime Learning, C21U's technologists and researchers support the Institute's innovation mission by pushing the boundaries of what is already done in higher education to bring learners the most impactful resources and technologies.
We serve as a nexus of collaboration and communication and a catalyst for innovation, bringing together an array of internal and external partners across various disciplines.
Through a sustained and systemic program of research, experimentation, design, prototyping, and implementation, C21U serves the Institute in thought leadership, educational technology design, community building, and support of Georgia Tech stakeholders of all ages.
Featured Research
The significance of metacognitive processes in online learning cannot be overemphasized. This study delves into the application of metacognitive processes as manifested in the active participation of online students within discussion forums. It aims to unravel the correlation between the utilization of metacognition, cognitive presence, and overall course performance, scrutinizing these dynamics across distinct courses and diverse online settings.
Recent News
Why Transfer Student Programs are Key to Expanding Access
Transfer student programs provide pathways for students from diverse backgrounds to achieve their academic goals. In this article Provost Steve McLaughlin and Executive Director of Strategic Student Access Rick Clark emphasize their importance in removing barriers and supporting student success.
The Changing Role of Digital Credentials in Higher Education
Digital credentials offer flexible and secure recognition of skills and competencies, bridging the gap between traditional degrees and the demands of lifetime learning and workforce trends.
Dean Search Begins for College of Lifetime Learning
Georgia Tech has begun the search for the dean of the new College of Lifetime Learning. The search committee, chaired by Anuj Mehrotra, Dean and Stephen P. Zelnak Jr. Chair in the Scheller College of Business, includes a mix of faculty, staff, and students from across the College of Lifetime Learning, Georgia Tech, as well as University System of Georgia representatives.
C21U Recipient of UPCEA Research and Scholarship Award
The Award recognizes significant new research with implications for professional practice in online and professional continuing higher education.
Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI: Insights from Steve Harmon at the 1EdTech 2024 Learning Impact Conference
C21U's executive director explains how AI's exponential growth can revolutionize education by enabling personalized learning and fostering essential 21st-century skills.
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