Rethinking the University in the Age of Artificial Intelligence a cura di Marina De Rossi, Ettore Bolisani, Carlo Mariconda
N. 1 (2026): Special Issue. Rethinking the University in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The ALMA-DEH Project at the University of Florence: Towards a Sustainable Model for Digital Education
Abstract
The University of Florence has developed a sustainable institutional model for digital education through the ALMA-DEH project, moving beyond isolated digitalisation initiatives towards a structured framework for online teaching and learning. Based on a collaborative organisational model, the project integrates instructional design, multimedia production, staff development, and AI-supported workflows to create scalable online courses and MOOCs. Standardised production processes, modular course architecture, and participatory initiatives have strengthened both educational innovation and institutional capacity. The experience demonstrates how coordinated governance, professional expertise, and selective AI integration can support the long-term transformation of higher education beyond project funding.
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