{"product_id":"university-and-school-collaborations-during-a-pandemic-sustaining-educational-opportunity-and-reinventing-education-9783030821616","title":"University and School Collaborations during a Pandemic: Sustaining Educational Opportunity and Reinventing Education","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis open-access book highlights how universities engaged with schools to support them during the COVID-19 pandemic, generating considerable innovation and reinforcing the integration of research and outreach functions. It challenges the view of universities as isolated and detached, demonstrating their ability to adapt and create better futures through their innovations. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 357 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 05 October 2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis open-access book, based on 20 case studies of universities worldwide and a survey administered to leaders in 101 universities, reveals that, amidst the significant challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, universities found innovative ways to engage with schools to support them in sustaining educational opportunities. Through these efforts, universities not only generated considerable innovation but also reinforced the integration of their research and outreach functions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe evidence suggests that universities are dynamic open systems, capable of discovering changes in their environment and adapting in response. Their successful efforts to mitigate the educational impact of the pandemic have the potential to create better futures, driven by the innovations they can generate. This challenges the perception of universities as isolated \"ivory towers\" disconnected from local problems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs universities reached out to schools, they not only developed innovative solutions to sustain educational opportunity but also transformed internal university processes to enhance their ability to deliver on the third mission of outreach. This collaborative approach not only benefits schools but also strengthens the overall capacity and effectiveness of universities in addressing societal challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn conclusion, this book highlights the resilience and adaptability of universities in the face of adversity, showcasing their ability to generate innovation and collaborate with schools to support educational opportunity. It challenges the traditional view of universities as isolated entities and emphasizes their role as active contributors to the betterment of society.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 563g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 235 x 155 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9783030821616\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEdition number\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1st ed. 2022\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44103417921786,"sku":"9783030821616","price":29.14,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1646388113600_book.jpg?v=1646988156","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/university-and-school-collaborations-during-a-pandemic-sustaining-educational-opportunity-and-reinventing-education-9783030821616","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}