In concluding this stage of the research the following elements were reported:
- That the respondents targeted for the survey was correct for their ability and knowledge of their institutions strategies.
- That a wide range of educational institutions from within the ICDE members responded, ensuring that the data was not skewed toward predominantly large or small institutions.
- That resource is primarily provided centrally for innovation in learning and teaching however, however, predominately this equates to a low percentage of total spend across the institution.
- Educational institutions highlighted that future research might focus on MOOCs and OERs. Although, flipped classrooms was a reoccurring theme which is in line with broader developments globally within the education sector. Quality issues remain a topic of concern.
- According to respondents it was felt that learning analytics and blended learning would be of immediate concern over the next 12 months.
- The most prevalent concerns in using new technology for teaching and research was a lack of knowledge about technologies and the corresponding fast pace of change along with adequate and appropriate professional development of staff.
- Approximately 60% of respondents either disagreed or strongly disagreed that in ten years that there would only be a small group of global providers comprising of large brand universities and companies.
- The split was fairly even with regards to whether the majority of teaching will be online in the next five years. However, 42.11% agreed and 7.02% strongly agreed that automated assessment and analytics will form at least half of the student feedback within five years.
- There was an acknowledgement towards the movement for increased inclusion of open content constituting to at least 50% of all courses within five years.
- Nearly 71% of respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that how education is delivered will substantially change over the next decade.
- A strong and encouraging response of 82.84% was had from respondents wishing for further collaboration within the ICDE network to undertake research, with 87.27% responding positively to publication and dissemination of this research.