Digitized ASIC (Adaptation, Standardization, Integration, and Compliance) Framework: An Innovation for Optimizing Technologies and Innovations for Medical and Higher Education

This article serves several specific purposes: Presenting transferable information on transforming innovative ideas into educational products with practical applications; showcasing a digitized version of a leading innovation aimed at optimizing technologies and innovations in medical education, health professions education, and higher education; advancing an evidence-based approach to integrating innovations into educational ecosystems and promoting education through innovations and technologies. A 10-step approach to developing the ASIC framework (ASIC stands for Adaptation, Standardization, Integration, and Compliance) is presented, with explanations and illustrations of the processes and activities involved. Empirical evidence and sound principles are provided in support of activities to assure the validity and reliability of methods or procedures. The product of this innovative process is presented and described for the benefit of educators, academic leaders, and industry stakeholders on evidence-based practical approaches to deploying technologies for educational purposes to benefit learners or teachers, and the general society. The ASIC framework's four tenets, which include Adaptation, Standardization, Integration, and Compliance, are clearly defined. Evidence is presented to support ASIC tenets' roles in deploying educational technologies and innovations, as well as in transformation agendas involving leading changes with innovation. Possible applications of this successful approach to educational change agenda and roles are also presented. Adequate reference is made to a need to premise interventions on relevant theories and principles including the adult learning theory, cognitive load theory, Bloom's taxonomy, and connectivism. The IDEO model for leading change with innovation is also highlighted. This article could help educators, innovators, and other stakeholders by providing evidence on methodical approaches to developing and deploying useful innovations.