Established in 2010, the Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U) is Georgia Tech's living laboratory for fundamental educational change.
Serving as a research arm of the College of Lifetime Learning, C21U's technologists and researchers support the Institute's innovation mission by pushing the boundaries of what is already done in higher education to bring learners the most impactful resources and technologies.
We serve as a nexus of collaboration and communication and a catalyst for innovation, bringing together an array of internal and external partners across various disciplines.
Through a sustained and systemic program of research, experimentation, design, prototyping, and implementation, C21U serves the Institute in thought leadership, educational technology design, community building, and support of Georgia Tech stakeholders of all ages.
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Conference Season Sparks Shared Momentum
This spring, educators and researchers from the College of Lifetime Learning shared work on the future of learning at conferences across the country.
Our Power to Act Deepens with XR
Academics have long known that virtual reality (VR), augmented reality, mixed reality, and AI-driven simulations embedded within them, collectively known as extended reality (XR), are not only for gaming but also tools for building what researchers call affective engagement: the emotional connection that turns passive awareness into active decision-making.
College of Lifetime Learning to Convene Leaders on Learning in the Age of AI
On April 23, we will convene educators, researchers, and industry partners for the Skilling, Upskilling, and Reskilling in the Age of AI Symposium at the Global Learning Center. Together, we will examine how AI is redefining learning and workforce development and what it will take to prepare learners for continuous change.
Building the Future of Online Learning Through AI and VR
Two research teams within the College of Lifetime Learning are exploring ways to integrate human–computer interaction technologies into online courses through Provost-funded projects. These projects introduce new approaches that aim to optimize learning at scale while also offering more tailored educational experiences.
From Ideas to Impact: Inside the First Months of the BKFF AI in Higher Education Fellowship
The Georgia Tech College of Lifetime Learning’s inaugural Bill Kent Family Foundation AI in Higher Education fellows are only a few months into their projects. Yet their work is already reshaping how artificial intelligence can support teaching, learning, and creative practice across the Institute and generating early models that can inform scalable learning systems across disciplines and learner populations.
Featured Research
Letters of recommendation (LORs) provide valuable insights into candidates' capabilities and experiences beyond standardized test scores. However, reviewing these text-heavy materials is time-consuming and labor-intensive. To address this challenge and support the admission committee in providing feedback for students' professional growth, our study introduces LORI: LOR Insights, a novel AI-based detection tool for assessing leadership skills in LORs submitted by online master's program applicants.
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