Dr. Marica Liotino

Marica Liotino, Ph.D., is a postdoctoral research fellow and lecturer of teaching and learning methods and organizational development in the Department of Philosophy, Sociology, Pedagogy, and Applied Psychology at the University of Padova. Dr. Liotino is an e-tutor in the Management of Educational Services and Lifelong Learning master's program and a member of the organizing committee for the professional master's program in Organizational Coaching: Leadership and Lifelong Learning.

Marica Liotinos research interests include adult education, organizational and faculty development, diversity management, gender equity, technology-enhanced learning, online learning, and digital competencies. She has published over ten contributions in books, national, and international journals, and she is a member of the editorial board of the Excellence and Innovation in Learning and Teaching journal.

CG10: Curriculum and Learning Internationalization in Higher Education

Co-Moderator: Dr. Joellen Coryell

This topic includes how higher education institutions and academic programs, including but not limited to, programs in adult education, education sciences, and human resource development, incorporate global perspectives and international/cross-cultural skills and understanding development in their curricula and directed learning experiences.

Internationalization in adult higher education is important because it strengthens academic programs, increases cultural understanding, and prepares students for the global economy. It also fosters global leaders who can work across borders and cultures. Furthermore, it expands opportunities for collaboration, research, and networking for both students and faculty.

The expected learning outcomes of the comparative group include, but are not limited to, gaining a better understanding of global trends, identifying best practices for curricular innovation and learning experiences, informing policy and advocacy, and stimulating transformation and collaboration.

Fedeli, M., Liotino, M., Taylor, E.W., Araneta, M.G. (2022). Enhancing Learning in Higher Education Using MOOC: The Experience of the University of Padua. In: G. Casalino, M. Cimitile, P. Ducange, N. Padilla Zea, R. Pecori, P. Picerno, & P. Raviolo (Eds.) Higher Education Learning Methodologies and Technologies Online. HELMeTO 2021. Communications in Computer and Information Science, vol 1542. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-96060-5_16

Liotino M., Costa J.P., Rocha Bicalho D., da Cruz L., Hassinger H. (2023). Digital Competence Development in Higher Education – Political Influence and Student Experiences in Portugal and Italy. In Breitschwerdt L., Schwarz J., & Schmidt-Lauff S.Comparative Research in Adult Education Global Perspectives on Participation, Sustainability and Digitalisation Wbv Publikation. pp.143-161. ISBN 978-3-7639-7169-5

Araneta M.G., Liotino M., Olatunji T.I, & Fedeli M. (2024). Leveraging Massive Open Online Courses to foster reflective practice in blended university courses. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1080/14703297.2024.2320697

Liotino M., Fedeli M. & Simsek B. (2025). Exploring organizational practices for gender equality: A Narrative Inquiry Approach. In M. J. Sousa. Human Resources Development in a Digital Age. Springer Nature