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Christian Jowers: pandemic presents opportunity to adapt and thrive

The need to adapt has been present for some years but the crisis has catalysed some of the methodologies, says head of global engagement in Israel

Published on
August 30, 2020
Last updated
September 3, 2020
Head of global engagement at IDC Herzliya, Christian Jowers

In this interview, Christian Jowers, head of global engagement at IDCÌýHerzliya, describes the challenges that universities face in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, particularly in investing in new teaching methodologies.Ìý

Although the pandemic has certainly catalysed this transition, he argues, universities have been looking for ways to adapt to 21stÌýcentury teaching methodologyÌýfor some years.Ìý

Mr JowersÌýemphasisesÌýthis isÌýanÌýexcellentÌýopportunity to redefine teaching and learning in higher educationÌýwhilst also taking advantage of the online space to connect withÌýdiverse groups of studentsÌýglobally.Ìý

He is optimistic that this opportunity will allow universities to demonstrate their ability to adapt and thrive when faced with challenges.

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