Mission & Vision
Consistent with the University of Rochester’s mission to “make the world ever better”, our challenge at the LiDA center is to further and enrich the use of digital technologies to improve outcomes for all learners … in both traditional and non-traditional “educational” settings.
To meet this challenge, the LiDA center has defined the following mission and vision statements:
| MISSION | VISION |
| Harnessing the power of digital technologies for education | Bridge research and practice on educational applications of digital technologies to increase access, create more powerful learning experiences, and develop new educational models – thus helping to level the education playing field. |
Focus Areas
The LiDA Center is currently focusing on the following areas – although more will be added in response to faculty interest and future funding opportunities:
- Online Teaching & Learning: Understanding how online technologies can be leveraged to increase access and provide new ways to learn
- Digitally-Rich Teaching & Learning: Enhance teaching and learning in all modalities with technology
- Computer Science Literacy: Supporting the implementation of the new NYS Computer Science & Digital Fluency standards.
- ‘Future of Work’ Implications: Exploring how emerging technologies may change working practices in most fields, and implications for workforce preparation
- AI applications & Implications: Exploring how AI may transform education, and what educators can do to maximize its potential benefits while managing its risks.
The RICH Strategy
The RICH strategy will shape our efforts as we work toward achieving our mission and vision. The RICH strategy is a combination of:
- Research: Conduct and disseminate research to illuminate and expand valuable uses of technology in education
- Innovation: Support educational innovations that take full advantage of digital technologies
- Catalyst: Serve as a catalyst for networking and collaboration on digitally-rich education
- High-quality preparation: Provide educators with high-quality learning opportunities to capitalize on digital technologies
Our intent is to develop nationally-applicable models for learning in the digital age, with an initial focus on work in the Rochester Region.