Is your university worth the investment for international students? International student concerns have changed in recent years, and traditional study-abroad destinations need to keep upCagri Bagcioglu Cintana Education
How to manage assessment feedback in large classes? Get students involvedDelivering quality feedback for every individual student in a large class can be challenging. That is where peer feedback can help if structured and guided effectively, write four teaching academicsSteven Bateman, Shi-Min How, Chew Ging Lee , Jie ZhangXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University , University of Southampton Malaysia
Reframing feedback as a valuable learning toolHow to help students appreciate feedback as a useful aid to learning so that they engage with it in a productive wayJoseph TinsleyXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Building resilience in students: give them roots and wingsTeachers can act as their students’ strongest supporters and life coaches, assisting them in acquiring the knowledge, abilities and resilience they need to face life’s challenges Cheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
How to use failure to build an academic careerFailure can be a stepping stone on the way to professional success. Here, Beiting He offers tips for finding support through setbacks and cultivating a resilience mindsetBeiting HeMacau University of Science and Technology
Four ways active learning can transform learning experiencesEdtech has facilitated a teaching approach that ties student success to collaboration, consistency and contribution. Paul Hopkinson breaks down its advantages Paul HopkinsonZayed University
Five strategies for supporting students with special educational needs onlineFive practical tips educators can use when teaching students with special educational needs on an online, blended or hybrid course, shared by Tendai Charles Tendai CharlesBritish University in Dubai
Design a student-centred curriculum for dynamic learningStudent-centred learning design promotes engagement, critical thinking and problem-solving, which leads to enhanced real-world skills. M. C. Zhang and Aliana Leong share their strategiesM. C. Zhang, Aliana LeongMacau University of Science and Technology
Autonomy, fun and other benefits of student-centred learning designPutting students at the core of learning design can bring business and commerce studies to life, writes Guan WangGuan WangMacau University of Science and Technology
Take care over sharing: guiding student teams on collaborationEffective teamwork requires shared understanding, goals and responsibility over a task. Kenan Kok Xiao-Feng explains how to guide students in working collectivelyKenan Kok Xiao-Feng Singapore Institute of Technology
Everything you always wanted to know about open-book exams – but were afraid to askCreatively constructed open-book assessments are increasingly relevant. Preeti Aghalayam offers advice on how to design them for best effectPreeti Aghalayam The Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Three steps to accepting failure: recognise, embrace and enculturate Many fail to see the blood, sweat and tears that often go into both successes and failures. We must learn how to celebrate the process as well as the outcomeKenan Kok Xiao-Feng , Oran DevillySingapore Institute of Technology
Four tips for developing students’ business skillsHow to teach skills that bridge the gap between completing an undergraduate business programme and embarking on a successful career, by Qi Li and Rosemary BaiRosemary Bai, Qi LiChinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
The history versus fiction debate revisited (again) thanks to ‘The Crown’In the wake of the notorious television series it feels more crucial than ever that faculty reiterate to students the difference between historical fact and fictionFarish A. Noor University of Malaya
How to champion the international student experience from admission to graduationAn international student’s experience at your institution can be very positive with mindful handling every step of the way, says Preeti AghalayamPreeti Aghalayam The Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Lights, camera, action: how to get students to turn on their camerasStrategies to strengthen student engagement and build community in virtual learning environments by encouraging all students to turn on their cameras, by Clara Chapdelaine-Feliciati Clara Chapdelaine-Feliciati Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
What is responsible leadership in tertiary education?This leadership model emphasises participation and community over individual heroics and champions broad measures of success, writes Harry GillHarry GillZayed University
The power of events to build belonging among studentsXJTLU’s new Entrepreneur College had to work fast to build a sense of belonging among its first student cohorts, and one way it did this was by hosting a series of events. Xiaotong Lu shares the strategies adoptedXiaotong LuXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Hidden stories in Indonesian names: you do not have a surname?Rosemary Bai shares knowledge about the Indonesian naming system, encouraging higher education institutions and staff to be aware of its uniqueness and handle Indonesian names with respect Rosemary BaiChinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
Boost learning with online student discussion forums How to scaffold class online discussion forums to ensure participation from all students and maximise the benefits to learningAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Three blended learning challenges and how to overcome themTips to improve student retention, engagement and participation drawn from teaching blended and online introductory computer programming courses, which cannot rely on in-person labsErick Purwanto, Thomas Selig, Na LiXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Leadership styles in higher education that work in the ‘new normal’ University leaders require a broad set of skills – from using data to creating long-term strategy – as well as the ability to adapt to changing timesGou Rui, Liu Chao Macau University of Science and Technology
Breaking language barriers: supporting non-native English-speaking studentsSteps that tutors can take to better support students who are non-native speakers of English and ensure they feel included and able to play an active role in their university communityJiajun Liu, Qian Wang , Shuai WangXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
ChatGPT and the rise of AI writers: how should higher education respond?The proliferation of AI text generators such as ChatGPT has major implications for higher education. Nancy Gleason explores how educators should respond to these tools which can write essays in secondsNancy GleasonNew York University Abu Dhabi
Teach and talk: encouraging student dialogue in class Dialogic validation is about making students aware of the value their ideas bring to the classroom. Roehl Sybing discusses three simple principles that teachers can adopt to get students talkingRoehl SybingDoshisha University
Tips to balance teaching and research activitiesFive tips to help academics balance their teaching and research duties without compromising the quality of one or the other, by Abdullah KhadimAbdullah KhadimAl-Mustaqbal University
How to spice up a lectureSimple exercises can make reading-based university classes more engaging and interactive, says Amjed Majeed. In this video, he offers four ways to break up the vocabulary, text, comprehension routineAmjed Hameed MajeedAl-Mustaqbal University
Nine tips to help students prioritise tasksIf students complain of not having enough time to complete assignments, Hassan Imad Kadhim has nine tips that will help them (and anyone else juggling a to-do list) get tasks doneHassan Imad KadhimAl-Mustaqbal University
Don’t build barriers between yourself and your studentsLecturers can make their teaching more memorable by breaking down barriers between themselves and their students with a smile and a joke, says Mohammed Zuhear Al MulaliMohammed Zuhear Al MulaliAl-Mustaqbal University
Universities need policies and practices to tackle work-life balanceBroadly speaking, some countries do family-friendly policies and practices better than others – but there are great benefits to be had for everyone, says Siu Oi LingSiu Oi LingLingnan University
Experiential learning gives students invaluable workplace exposureStrong industry partnerships can help students broaden their career objectives and create graduate opportunitiesReem AlthawadiZayed University
Open-book assessments: dos and don’ts that foster good practiceExam format can affect student performance and anxiety levels. Here’s how to set an OBA that gives students their best chance to excelHongru ZhangMacau University of Science and Technology
How to organise an event to train ambassadors of academic integrityEngendering academic integrity in the next generation of researchers is vital for the academy – Salim Razı offers key takeaways from organising free academic integrity summer schoolsSalim RazıÇanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Why higher education must serve students as the customer and the productAn effective university programme should continually adapt in order to add value for and to the students so that they can meet future workplace demands, Haksin Chan and Roy Ying explainHaksin Chan, Roy YingThe Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Ask for help: a survival guide for inexperienced academicsResearch and teaching are two sides of the knowledge coin: creation and dissemination. How do young scholars learn to balance these fundamental roles?M. C. Zhang, Aliana LeongMacau University of Science and Technology
How I train students in strategic and reflective academic reading Seven steps that guide students to become effective academic readers during their university studies, by Adrian Man Ho LamAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Tame the to-do list and manage an academic workloadReduce procrastination, forget multitasking and get the to-do list done. From delegating to prioritising urgent versus important tasks, here are six practical ways to balance teaching, research and service for university faculty Kaihan Yang , Ben K. GohMacau University of Science and Technology
Meaning making: how universities can boost the uptake of edtech among facultyThe key to promoting the uptake of new edtech tools and teaching innovation among faculty, based on researchNa Li, Xiaojun Zhang, Maria Limniou Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Experiential education through a simulated summit to combat human trafficking Advice on setting pedagogical goals and planning a simulated international summit to support experiential learning for remote students, by Clara Chapdelaine-Feliciati Clara Chapdelaine-Feliciati Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
How we can use AI to power career-driven lifelong learningBy using data from job postings, course catalogues and students’ CVs, AI can help people address skill gaps and plot their educational journeysTeck-Hua Ho National University of Singapore
Introducing ‘translanguaging’ – and other ways to promote multilingualismIf universities are serious about internationalisation, they must confront the hegemony of English-medium instruction – here’s how, says Dylan WilliamsDylan WilliamsSeoul National University
Higher education has a crucial role to play in reaching out to Indigenous communitiesIndigenous researcher Roselind Wan outlines strategies for universities hoping to champion Indigenous languages and inclusionRoselind WanUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
Tips for new PhD supervisors: how to hold effective meetingsSupervisory meetings should be planned, regular and positive in tone. Here are key elements to include in thesis supervision meetings for academics new to the roleAlice Ling JiangMacau University of Science and Technology
How to get through your first year of teachingFor any new teacher, standing in front of a class is daunting – professionally and emotionally. Here are some tips to help you prepare, adapt and conquer nerves and self-doubtBeiting HeMacau University of Science and Technology
Targeted teaching: meeting students where they areTeaching students according to their strengths and shortcomings, stimulating their interest in learning and building confidence in learning, is not only part of Chinese education philosophy, it promotes students’ all-round developmentXin Li Macau University of Science and Technology
Collaborate or compete? Working together turns out to drive positive factors such as communication, productivity, trust and creativity. Here’s how to foster collaboration among institutions, faculty and studentsKelvin Yihang Zhang, Ben K. GohMacau University of Science and Technology
Don’t be cruel: how to write a fair peer review reportNot every comment in a peer review report will be positive, but it is possible to highlight weaknesses and errors in a journal article while being constructive. After all, behind every manuscript are authors who have ploughed time and effort into the submissionSin Wang Chong, Shannon MasonThe University of Edinburgh, Nagasaki University
Student-led knowledge exchange using Wikipedia Challenging students to draft or enhance Wikipedia entries is an effective way to develop their subject knowledge, research and writing skills, as Adrian Man-Ho Lam explainsAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
Why universities in emerging countries should invest in social media marketingWhy should higher education institutions in emerging countries invest in social media rather than flashy marketing campaigns to develop brand credibility and brand equity? Charitha Harshani Perera, Rajkishore Nayak, and Long Thang Van Nguyen explainCharitha Harshani Perera, Rajkishore Nayak, Long Thang Van Nguyen Northumbria University, RMIT University Vietnam
Beware the pitfalls of making lectures ‘interesting’ and focus on curiosity insteadConflating ‘interesting’ with ‘entertaining’ and getting caught in a never-ending loop of shinier and shinier edutainment should be shunned in favour of cultivating sustained interestLee Li NengNational University of Singapore
