Mission and Goals
Mission
The mission of the Learning Sciences Institute is to improve learning through innovative and transformative learning environments designed through an interdisciplinary approach grounded in theories of learning, cognitive science, and instructional design. The institute serves students, faculty, and community partners from diverse subject area disciplines with the aim to advance learning through applied research and practice.
A wide variety of technologies and software platforms empower the institute to pursue its mission, enabling the creation and integration of virtual reality, augmented reality, simulation, and artificial intelligence-enhanced learning experiences systematically designed to achieve desired learning outcomes.
Alignment with University Goals
The Learning Sciences Institute aligns with the UWF Mission, Values, and Strategic Directions. Specifically, the institute aligns with Strategic Goals 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 3.1, 4.1, and 7.1 as described below:
Goal 1.1 Provide high-impact educational and co-curricular learning experiences that inspire, engage, and prepare students to become knowledgeable citizens and successful in their careers and lives.
Immersive learning environments provide students with sustainable and scalable high-impact experiences reflective of real-world practice, preparing students for successful careers.
Goal 1.3 Adequate physical and virtual learning support opportunities for earning degrees and related credentials, including post-graduation.
The institute provides both a physical space and a virtual environment for student learning that supports the earning of UWF degrees and engagement in faculty research.
Goal 2.1 Recruit and retain capable employees who support UWF’s mission, values, and strategic directions of service to the institution and the community.
Professional development opportunities provided through the institute enrich faculty with innovative strategies for student learning.
Goal 3.1 Ensure excellent academic programs in areas of strategic importance to the University, region, and state.
Faculty will be equipped to offer technology-enhanced immersive learning experiences for students, cost-effectively and efficiently, for programs of strategic emphasis university-wide.
Goal 4.1: Enhance the region’s educational opportunities, economic development, health, and environmental sustainability.
The institute will extend learning opportunities for students, faculty, and community partners beyond the traditional classroom through innovative and engaging learning experiences.
Goal 7.1: Maintain a welcoming, inclusive, equitable, and respectful environment for employees, students, visitors, and service partners.
Equitable and inclusive immersive learning experiences for students, faculty, and community partners emphasize and model the UWF Values.
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