No 22, June 2025

Since the 2000s, the integration of educational technologies in higher education has generated growing interest, reflecting a major transformation in pedagogical practices. The Quebec college network, positioned at the interface between secondary education, universities, and the job market, is no exception to this evolution. However, a recent synthesis of research specific to this context is lacking. This article presents a scoping review of scientific studies published between 2000 and 2024 on the integration of educational technologies in Quebec’s college sector. Following PRISMA guidelines, the analysis combines both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Three major themes emerge: the impact of technologies on students, their influence on teaching practices, and the design of digital learning environments. The study also highlights emerging issues such as student mental health and teacher well-being. It shows that research evolves alongside technological advancements to better understand their effects on teaching and learning. By providing an overview of published studies, this review sheds light on research trends related to digital integration in college education and offers perspectives to guide future research in this context.

This action-research conducted in the Republic of Congo as part of the XXX project, in collaboration with the NGO XXX and the CIRNEF laboratory of the University of Caen, explores the interaction between active and participatory pedagogies (APP) and educational technologies in the Republic of Congo. The study, based on the training of 100 teachers and inspectors, aims to determine whether there is an interdependence between the integration of active methods and the use of information and communication technologies for education (ICTE). This is a first in Congo, where such pedagogical synergy remains unexplored. Our results highlight an interdependent relationship between ICTE and APP, whose effect may act either as a barrier or as a lever for pedagogical transformation. The catalytic effect of ICTE on active methods is not automatic and requires specific orchestration through integrated training. Based on these observations, we propose a training-support model designed to optimize the joint implementation of ICTE and active pedagogies, with the goal of improving educational quality in Congo and other sub-Saharan countries.

This article presents an asynchronous distance-learning university course in the didactics of French as a Foreign Language (FFL), which for two consecutive years offered students the possibility of choosing between three differentiated learning pathways. The characteristics of these three paths are described in terms of content, learning modes and assessment. The article proposes certain hypotheses concerning the flexibility of the course and the impact this openness may have on learning. It examines the ways in which students make use of the choices on offer, and the parameters that guide their choice of entry into a given learning pathway. It then attempts to draw up an assessment of these two years, based on anonymous end-of-semester questionnaires collected from students on this course.

In the current context of rapidly evolving technology, the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) is profoundly transforming educational practices. This article offers a critical reflection on the professional development (PD) models for teachers, focusing on their effectiveness in inducing sustainable changes in teaching practices. By analyzing the most influential approaches, the study identifies key success factors of an effective PD model, including collaboration, alignment with institutional goals, and integration of AI. The methodology employed is based on a critical analysis of existing models in the scientific literature through a narrative and thematic approach, combined with an evaluation of the impacts of these models on teaching practices. Although not yet evaluated, the CRITICA methodological framework (Critique, Reflect, Interpret, Theme, Innovate, Collaborate, Act) is used to structure this analysis in three stages: critique, reflect, and propose innovative solutions for implementing PD in the AI era. This approach helps contextualize PD's evolution within a constantly changing educational environment. This study also paves the way for a better evaluation of current models and the proposal of new models adapted to contemporary challenges.

L’essor de l’intelligence artificielle (IA) générative reconfigure l’enseignement supérieur et interroge en profondeur les pratiques d’évaluation. Dans ce contexte, cet article propose une analyse réflexive des tensions entre compétences disciplinaires, littératie en IA et objectifs éducatifs. Plutôt que d’opposer interdiction et intégration de l’IA, il invite à repenser l’alignement entre finalités, méthodes et modalités d’évaluation, afin de former des étudiants capables d’un usage critique et éthique de ces technologies. Revenir aux fondamentaux pédagogiques apparaît comme un préalable pour préserver l’éducation comme espace d’émancipation dans un monde où l’IA est omniprésente.

The purpose of this article was to build upon empirical research, leadership theory, open university practice, and shifting global trends to provide open university leaders with a framework for strategic reset. Strategic reset is re- setting institutions priorities – making leadership choices – and taking actions to build competitive advantage, quality, and service for the future.  The foundational pillars of strategic reset are centred around 1) digitalization – specifically online capacity; 2) setting new strategic priorities, and 3) establishing a national footprint that aligns with critical national employment and workforce development needs. A secondary theme that weaves itself through this article is the need for open universities to revitalize their commitment to innovation. The article concludes by offering some tactical actions that open university leaders can consider for framing strategic reset and setting new priorities for the future. These include: 1) streamlined open university models; 2) precision access; 3) building a national service footprint; 4) renewal of critical partnerships; and 5) exploring alternative funding models.