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@article{191030,
        author = {Dr S Saalini},
        title = {Reimagining Higher Education: Innovations in Digital Pedagogy and Collaborative Learning},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {4668-4673},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=191030},
        abstract = {The transformation of higher education through digital innovation has accelerated in recent decades, profoundly influencing pedagogical practices and learning environments. This article examines innovations in digital pedagogy and collaborative learning, emphasizing the integration of technology, artificial intelligence, and immersive tools to create inclusive and future-ready academic ecosystems. With Generation Z learners demonstrating distinct expectations for interactivity, personalization, and collaboration, higher education institutions are compelled to redesign teaching strategies and curriculum frameworks. Drawing on global case studies, scholarly perspectives, and emerging models such as hybrid ecosystems, collaborative online international learning (COIL), and open educational resources (OER), this paper explores both opportunities and challenges. It concludes by outlining sustainable pathways that promote accessibility, equity, and academic integrity in digitally mediated higher education.},
        keywords = {Digital pedagogy, higher education, collaborative learning, Generation Z, AI in education, hybrid learning.},
        month = {January},
        }