Applying Cynefin framework to explore the experiences of engineering educators undertaking ‘emergency remote teaching’ during the COVID-19 pandemic

Higher Education Institutions around the world are all facing challenge of delivering coursework online. Following a decade evolving online education options, in 2020 ‘Emergency Remote Teaching’ emerged as an accelerated intervention to enable rapid implementation wholly delivery during COVID-19 crisis. There is ongoing uncertainty about how ensure quality offerings such learning environments, meet national and international programme accreditation requirements. The authors undertook exploratory study engineering educator experiences with curriculum Cynefin framework was used conceptualise structured narrative for considering institutional context likely be present given crisis, then provide pathway educators consider options where pedagogical tools must changed but underlying desired competency development remain unchanged. Semi-structured interviews were conducted help appreciate spectrum challenges faced one university. Synthesising findings, we summary ERT concerns opportunities support renewal times We conclude significant opportunity replicate this study’s exploration larger sample size, manage going forward.