Give students autonomy over their learningHere are simple ways to nurture self-direction in students – from consulting them on assessments to offering choice on learning objectives – shared by Natalie K SeedanNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
An academic’s guide to the art of negotiation: part twoHow to understand your negotiation partner’s drivers, handle difficult situations and learn from each interactionNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
An academic’s guide to the art of negotiation, part 1: how to prepareThe first in a two-part series explores how to use Marshall Rosenberg’s ‘non-violent communication’ framework to help you prepare for negotiations in the workplaceNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
What social media can teach lecturers about student engagementApply insights from how social media captures attention to help students stay focused in class and motivated to learnNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
Extracurricular activities are powerful tools for building belongingEncourage students to get involved in societies, participate in sports and engage in formal extracurricular programmes to foster a sense of belonging within the student communityNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
Show students you careWhen you prioritise well-being, your students will thank you for it. Show kindness by taking steps to reduce cognitive load and create a welcoming and engaging learning environmentNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
Streamline the literature review process with these tipsWays to make the research, reading and referencing processes smoothNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
Here are seven AI tools you should be using for your teaching and research AI can assist with idea generation, data analysis and mind-mapping, among others. Here are some tools that should be on any academic’s radarNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies
Reflective practice 101Why and how to incorporate reflective practice into your teaching and learningNatalie K. D. Seedan The University of the West Indies