This chapter aims to explore the actor-for-actor (A4A) logic supporting recent changes occurred within higher education institutions (HE), in light of the changes brought about by the recent digital revolution underway, partly accelerated by the recent Pandemic of COVID-19. The work starts from an analysis of recent advances in the literature on the theme of relationships between actors, and on a possible contribution coming from a systems perspective to identify what are the distinctive elements of a digital re-configuration of HE as inspired by A4A. The key elements of A4A are defined herein and applied to the new HE value proposal with evidence of aspects related to contents, conditions, opportunities, fulfilment, embeddedness, exchanges, self-feeding development. The HE Management can take advantage of the considerations set out here and also know how to look at mixed, perhaps modular, solutions that can respond to the changing needs of the varied users.
Understanding the Contribution of the A4A Approach to Higher Education
Sergio Barile;Francesco Polese;Luca Carrubbo;
2021-01-01
Abstract
This chapter aims to explore the actor-for-actor (A4A) logic supporting recent changes occurred within higher education institutions (HE), in light of the changes brought about by the recent digital revolution underway, partly accelerated by the recent Pandemic of COVID-19. The work starts from an analysis of recent advances in the literature on the theme of relationships between actors, and on a possible contribution coming from a systems perspective to identify what are the distinctive elements of a digital re-configuration of HE as inspired by A4A. The key elements of A4A are defined herein and applied to the new HE value proposal with evidence of aspects related to contents, conditions, opportunities, fulfilment, embeddedness, exchanges, self-feeding development. The HE Management can take advantage of the considerations set out here and also know how to look at mixed, perhaps modular, solutions that can respond to the changing needs of the varied users.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
