Pedagogical Transformation
Higher education today faces a multidimensional wave of change called the "Convergent Crisis," where technological acceleration meets shifting societal demands. The biggest risk for universities is the "Implementation Gap" created when ambitious "student-centered" promises in strategic plans turn into instructor-centered monologues in the classroom. The IMU AI Office bridges this gap by positioning AI not just as a tool, but as a "Cognitive Partner" that scales the academic's capacity.
The operational heart of this transformation, the IDEAL Strategy, relies on the fact that education is a dialogic process constructed jointly in a social context. Our design process is managed by the IDIUL Design Model, which consists of 5 cyclical phases. This model allows our academics to structure their courses focusing on learner experience rather than just content delivery.
In this new ecosystem where AI takes over data processing and routine tasks, the university's fundamental goal is to cultivate "T-Shaped Humans." The vertical line of the T symbolizes deep disciplinary expertise, while the horizontal line represents transversal (horizontal) skills. Competencies like critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and complex problem-solving will transform our graduates into leaders who can manage AI tools.
Thanks to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles, neurodiversity (ADHD, Dyslexia, etc.) evolves from an obstacle into a resource that nourishes academic depth. Our assessment processes are transforming from grade-focused judgment to "authentic tasks" spread over the process and development tracking. This model builds a sustainable future by combining the cold mechanics of technology with the human touch of pedagogy.