In September 2024, the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT) had the privilege of hosting Professor Peter Felten, the 2024 Educator-in-Residence (EiR) Scholar from Elon University. Professor Felten’s visit featured a series of thought-provoking events, including a public lecture, interactive workshops, a student dialogue, and conversations with faculty and students. These sessions provided valuable insights into fostering meaningful connections in higher education, especially in an era shaped by AI, trust, and well-being.
Key themes from his engagements included the importance of quality relationships in student success, the power of peer connections, and the potential for AI to transform learning environments. Professor Felten’s insights urged educators to rethink how technology can be integrated meaningfully, emphasizing that AI should serve the broader goals of education—trust, relationships, and learning.
Read the full report on his visit here.
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Peter FELTEN is professor of history, executive director of the Center for Engaged Learning, and assistant provost for teaching and learning at Elon University (US). Renowned for his groundbreaking efforts in enhancing student engagement, nurturing profound learning experiences and fostering meaningful relationships, Peter leads the university’s educational evolution. Through his leadership at the Center for Engaged Learning and as assistant provost at Elon, he spearheads research-driven initiatives focused on advancing student achievement and holistic well-being. Passionate about unravelling the mysteries of learning and driving positive transformations in individuals, institutions, and societies, Peter embodies a relentless curiosity for cultivating meaningful change. He has published seven books about undergraduate education, including Connections Are Everything: A College Student’s Guide to Relationship-rich Education (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2023) co-authored by Isis Artze-Vega, Leo Lambert, and Oscar Miranda Tapia – with an open access online version free to all readers. His next book, The SoTL Guide, is co-authored by Katarina Mårtensson and Nancy Chick, and will be published in late 2024. He is on the advisory board of the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) and is a fellow of the Gardner Institute, an organisation that works to expand equity and justice through higher education. Check out Elon University’s pages to know more about Peter Felten, or learn more about Peter’s scholarship. |
