Innovation in Higher Education- Measurement, Methods, and Machines with Dr. Ira Lovitch

In this episode of the Engaged By Design Podcast, Michael and Vernon welcome Dr. Ira Lovitch, an experienced business faculty member and longtime educator in online higher education.Ira introduces his Five M’s framework for innovation, a model that helps leaders understand how change happens inside organizations. In this first part of the conversation, the discussion focuses on the first three elements of the model:MeasurementMethodsMachinesTogether, they explore how institutions evaluate progress, improve processes, and leverage technology to support meaningful innovation in education.This conversation is especially valuable for leaders and educators working to navigate change in complex institutions.Show NotesIn this episode we discuss:Ira Lovitch’s Five M’s framework for innovationWhy measurement matters when evaluating changeHow methods and processes shape innovationThe role of technology and tools (“machines”) in educationLessons from years of teaching and leading in online higher educationThis episode is Part 1 of a two-part conversation.In the next episode, we explore the final two elements of Ira’s framework: Humans and Environment.Dr. Ira Lovitch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iralovitch557 Mount St. Mary’s University: https://www.msmu.edu/Engaged By Design: https://engagedbydesign.comJoin us at www.engagedbydesign.com to learn more aboutThe Course Design Accelerator Faculty-in-the-Loop AI in Higher Education