What’s next for AI in higher education?From assessment to ethics and job security, a new Jisc report highlights AI’s challenges and successes and provides insight into upcoming developmentsMichael WebbJisc
It may be time to rethink the ‘edtech adoption curve’ A new survey of higher ed faculty reveals more early adopters of edtech than previously thought, says Nicole BarbaroNicole Barbaro WGU Labs
What ‘norms’ support successful learning design collaborations?How to promote consistency of processes and expectations among university course designers and external edtech providers, explained by Rae Mancilla and Nadine Hamman in the third part of a series looking at strategies for successful learning design partnershipsRae Mancilla , Nadine HammanUniversity of Pittsburgh, University of Cape Town
Use technology to hook students’ interest when teaching online Used strategically, technology can be employed to make teaching more entertaining and engaging. Luqian Huang shares examples of how to use digital tools to support effective pedagogiesLuqian HuangXi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University
How to use Microsoft Flipgrid in university teachingVideo-sharing platforms can increase student engagement and confidence. Here, Seb Dianati shares uses and challenges and offers tips for setting up spaces and topicsSeb DianatiThe University of Queensland
Playing to our strengths: how HE can benefit from shared edtechToo many inter-institutional collaborations are derailed due to a false belief that institutions’ tech infrastructures are too dissimilar, says John Miles John MilesInkpath
The metaverse is much more than a virtual copy of your campusMost universities are not yet in the metaverse space, nor clear about what is really involved – and we can’t afford to remain in this position, says Andy MiahAndy MiahUniversity of Salford
For students’ sake, we shouldn’t be too proud to seek collaboration It’s difficult to admit as an institution where you aren’t delivering for students, but we must be self-aware enough to seek help when needed Michael A. Baston Rockland Community College
Chasing unicorns: can universities shape the edtech space to their advantage?Staying abreast of developments outside the big players in the fast-moving world of edtech can benefit institutions while also ensuring a healthy marketplaceJohn MilesInkpath
Using remote learning technology to boost student engagement and interaction As face-to-face teaching returns, educational technology can be used to boost student engagement in ways that are not possible in a physical classroom. Andreina Parisi-Amon explains howAndreina Parisi-Amon Engageli
Three tips for ‘unbundling’ an aspect of your university services Building partnerships with ed-tech firms and other providers involves ‘unbundling’ elements of university services to share tasks among all parties. Dawn Gilmore and Chinh Nguyen offer three tips on how to do this successfully Dawn Gilmore, Chinh Nguyen RMIT University, Curio
Using communities of practice to drive teaching innovationIn the lead-up to Digital Universities Week US, we asked four university leaders about the barriers, ambitions and faculty needs when it comes to supporting the adoption of digital teaching methodsTHE Campus teamTHE Campus
Is your teaching and learning ‘not supported’?Are you Google or Microsoft? WhatsApp or Signal? The incompatibility driven by Big Tech obstructs research and teaching, so Europe’s mooted Digital Markets Act may be good newsAndy FarnellVisiting Professor
Developing a faculty-IT partnership for seamless teaching supportA simple way to ensure quicker and more transparent handling of technical hiccups that builds trust between teaching faculty and IT teams, explained by Xin Bi Xin Bi Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University
It’s time for teachers to assert their professional opinions on learning deliveryIsn’t it odd that teachers are often just passive users of whatever tech product is selected for them rather than designers of and collaborators in edtech adoption?Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
Three priority areas for technical assistance in hyflex and activeflex teaching Effective technical support is a key component in ensuring instructors and students enjoy a positive learning experience in an activeflex format. Grayson Simmons explains where this support should be focusedGrayson Simmons Athens State University
Failing fast: what universities need to consider when adopting edtechAn edtech company might offer an outstanding technology that fits with the ethos and strategic direction of an institution, but that is just the start, says John MilesJohn MilesInkpath
Four tips for increasing student engagement and self-efficacy using online platformsA guide to increasing student interaction and motivation by using four well-known online platforms in your teaching, by Archimedes David Guerra Archimedes David GuerraHong Kong Baptist University
Students supporting educators: are you harnessing the talent of your own graduates?Employing students to support educators not only boosts overall digital expertise but elevates graduate employability, course design and the student voiceLisa Harris, Caitlin KightUniversity of Exeter
Digital Universities Week UK task force: put people at the heart of digital transformation Ahead of Digital Universities Week UK, a task force of four university leaders in the UK gives advice on how to roll out digital transformation on campus – from staff buy-in to securing your networksTHE Campus team, Imogen Brighty-PottsTHE Campus
How to start an academic YouTube channel: tips from a psychology YouTuberYouTube is a wide-open opportunity for university teachers and researchers to share their knowledge with a broader audience, says Dennis Relojo-HowellDennis Relojo-HowellUniversity of Edinburgh
Using the right technology at the right time in the flipped classroomCourse design that matches ed-tech with learning outcomes can allow students to learn from their mistakes and develop resilienceLaura Sokal University of Winnipeg
The metaverse will change everything – including academic researchWe must push XR research boundaries if we’re to understand and shape our future reality – here’s how, says Neil McDonnellNeil McDonnell University of Glasgow
Why edtech is key for engaging international studentsAs higher education enters the blended learning era, institutions can use technology and creativity to enrich the learning environmentinsendiinsendi
Missing face-to-face interaction? Try becoming a ‘hologram professor’Beaming a hologram of lecturers into classrooms offers greater closeness than current video systems, say Carla Victoria Ramírez López, Leticia Castaño Sánchez and Patricia Aldape ValdésCarla Victoria Ramírez López , Leticia Castaño Sánchez , Patricia Aldape Valdés Monterrey Institute of Technology
How to apply virtual reality to enhance learning experiencesIthai Stern outlines how best to shape and deploy virtual reality as a tool to enhance learning experiences, while acknowledging its limitationsIthai SternINSEAD
What to do when technology fails: an educator’s survival guide for online classroomsJack Wang offers seven solutions to common tech problems during online teaching – from slow internet connection to lack of resourcesJack WangThe University of Queensland
Using technology to revolutionise the way you evaluateEven amid the great shift online, assessment methods have often remained mired in the traditional system, says Monica Francesca ContrinoMonica Francesca Contrino Monterrey Institute of Technology
What can universities learn from Amazon?From putting the customer first to the buzzword that is ‘fulfilment’, there’s much to be gleaned from the way Amazon and its ilk embraced digital technology, says Peter VervestPeter VervestErasmus University Rotterdam
Immersive tech in teaching and learning: first steps into the metaverse Virtual, augmented and mixed reality can provide powerful experiences for students, and it’s probably not as difficult as you think. Neil McDonnell provides simple, practical adviceNeil McDonnell University of Glasgow
Returning to on-campus classrooms – are they fit for purpose?Gunter Saunders explains why classroom design must take technology into account in facilitating active, student-centred learningGunter SaundersUniversity of Westminster
Two ed-tech trends that educators should watch forThe growth of ed-tech has sparked fresh approaches to teaching. Here, Vikas Nand Kumar Batheja shares two teaching trends worthy of educators’ attentionVikas Nand Kumar Batheja Capital University College
A framework for building capacity in digital teaching and learning Dale Johnson presents a framework to help institutions decide where to focus their efforts in the use of digital systems and resources to enable student success Dale JohnsonArizona State University
The shift online could set digital learning back by yearsThe digital tools used during the pandemic may help address access and scale, but they do little to help students actually learn, says Tom AdamsTom AdamsQuantic School of Business and Technology
THE podcast: bridging higher education’s new digital divide Lauren Herckis from Carnegie Mellon University discusses her research into the new digital divide in ed-tech knowledge and pedagogical training among faculty and how universities can work to fill itLauren HerckisCarnegie Mellon University
Follow the (learning) science and put problem solving at the centre of teachingRather than a digital transformation, universities should undergo a learning transformation that supports effective technology and evidence-based teaching, argue Carl Wieman and Bror Saxberg Carl Wieman , Bror Saxberg Stanford University
How to assess if online tools will enhance learning experiencesElizabeth Ellis offers five tips for assessing and selecting digital education tools that will improve rather than distract from your teaching Elizabeth EllisArden University
Building a tech toolkit to solve online teaching challengesDuminda Jayaranjan and Kanthima Kongsathitsuwan outline how to build a basic tech toolkit that will support effective online teachingDuminda Jayaranjan, Kanthima KongsathitsuwanSiam University
Developing an educational app to engage students in the world around themNiki Vermeulen and Kate Bowell describe a creative approach to place-based learning involving an app that offers educational walking tours linking students’ studies to the world around themKate Bowell, Niki VermeulenUniversity of Edinburgh
Is blended learning just a pipe dream for Indian HE?It’s unlikely we are ready for a seismic shift while simultaneously trying to improve the quality of university education in general, say Gunjan Rajput and Swapnarag SwainGunjan Rajput , Swapnarag SwainRishihood University, International Management Institute Kolkata
A guide to selecting the right ed-tech tools for your university Vikas Nand Kumar Batheja presents the key considerations and questions to ask when selecting new technological tools to support your teaching and university support services Vikas Nand Kumar Batheja Capital University College
This is our chance to create the classroom of the futureWe know what works best for learning, and most of it is easier to implement in the online world, says Daphne KollerDaphne KollerStanford University
Covid-19 has reinforced China’s role as global leader in ed-tech The country’s giant companies benefit from an ecosystem that supports online learning and a cultural propensity to prioritise education, says Tom C. VargheseTom C. VargheseUniversity of Oxford
Secure and transparent use of student data Bronwen Swinnerton and James Pickering outline the steps all universities should take to ensure ethical and transparent collection and use of student data via ed-tech platforms Bronwen Swinnerton, James PickeringUniversity of Leeds
Responsible use of learning analytics to improve the university experienceRebecca Ferguson presents useful guidelines and frameworks for using learner analytics safely and effectively to inform improvements to teaching and student servicesRebecca FergusonThe Open University
Zoom meetings don’t have to be quite so painfulSimple actions can help avoid common pitfalls in the design and execution of online team meetings, say Rob Angell and Ben MarderRob Angell, Ben MarderUniversity of Southampton, University of Edinburgh
Cybersecurity in online learning Mohammed Rehman explains what steps universities should take to educate staff and students about cybersecurity and how to protect themselves when teaching and learning onlineMohammed Rehman Arden University
Using learning technologies to enhance students’ professional communication skillsLearning technology offers an opportunity to embed useful workplace skills training into university courses, as Kyle Bowen and Allison Hall explainKyle Bowen , Allison HallArizona State University
Building durable links between faculty and educational development teamsLearning designer Alexandra Mihai on how to build bonds between faculty and educational developers that translate into high-quality learning experiencesAlexandra MihaiUniversity College London
Using virtual reality to enhance learningNeil McDonnell explains how academics can use virtual reality platforms to enhance student learning experiences now and post-pandemicNeil McDonnell University of Glasgow
