How to encourage reuse and recycling on campusUniversities generate a significant amount of waste. Here’s how to encourage students and staff to reuse and recycleVerónica TorresUniversidad Austral
ChatGPT and other AI tools to use in the classroomChatGPT is a great starting point, but other tools can improve our students’ learning experiences. Read about a few here.Gabriela Espínola Carballo, Nelly Ramirez Vásquez Monterrey Institute of Technology
Portfolio assessment may be the key to deeper learningPortfolio assessment has proved to be an innovative way to track students' progress in economics classes, making learning deeper and more meaningful. Here’s how to do itBelén Pagone, Cecilia Primogerio Universidad Austral
Cultivating emotional intelligence in business educationFour strategies for fostering emotional intelligence in business students and preparing them for the workplaceCecilia Primogerio , Camila del CarrilUniversidad Austral
Greening your university is not optional; it’s urgent Investing in greening your institution will result in huge savings in the long run. Here are some strategies that have worked for CETYS UniversityIsaac Azuz CETYS Universidad
Ensuring online education is inclusive and accessible to allCreating a culture of inclusivity where every student feels welcome and listened to is paramount. Here are some ways to achieve itMayela Beatriz Rodríguez Romo , Martha Fabiola Espinosa Mata, Abraham Esteban Gómez CossMonterrey Institute of Technology
Strategies to enhance your online courseRead about some strategies to make your online courses more engaging Sara Camacho Monterrey Institute of Technology
How can we help students manage frustration and build resilience?Help students not to become discouraged by poor exam results by instilling a growth mindset, helping them plan their time and encouraging self-reflectionAgustina Ortelli Universidad Austral
Host a competition to foster creativity and innovation at your institutionChallenging and rewarding staff for coming up with innovative solutions can help your institution become more adaptable and forward-thinkingMultiple authorsMonterrey Institute of Technology
AI communities of practice can help us face its challenges head onGenAI’s disruptive effects have driven universities to seek answers as uncertainty mounts. Communities of practice focused on the technology could provide solutionsMariángeles Castro-SánchezUniversidad Austral
Using AI to create engaging educational games for humanities studentsCombine AI with gamification and storytelling activities to enhance student engagementDania Arriola Arteaga , Bárbara Regina Granados Guzmán Monterrey Institute of Technology
Teach students to use GenAI to create characters for stories Over time, students will learn to perfect their prompts and work side by side with AI to enhance their creativity, write Gloria Anahí Molina Barrón and Pamela Inés Marroquin AlanisGloria Anahí Molina Barrón , Pamela Inés Marroquin AlanisMonterrey Institute of Technology
Combat social injustice burnout in social sciences and humanities coursesTeaching our students about modern-day challenges is imperative if we want a fairer world. However, it can be frustrating and disheartening when we focus on the issues rather than the solutions, writes Paulina Millán AguilarPaulina Millán AguilarMonterrey Institute of Technology
Seven exercises to incorporate into your gender studies classesIt can be challenging to come up with new and interesting ways to educate your students on gender issues. Eunice Costilla Cruz outlines seven waysEunice Costilla Cruz Monterrey Institute of Technology
Using telepresence to enrich learningImplementing cutting-edge technology enriches the learning experiences and prepares students for an increasingly interconnected and diverse worldSidney OrnelasMonterrey Institute of Technology
The library’s role in digital education: content is still kingUniversity libraries have a huge opportunity to evolve and strengthen their roles. To do this, they must demonstrate the value of their digital content by promoting the use of their digital collections to engage, inspire and enhance learningJosé Vladimir Burgos Aguilar Monterrey Institute of Technology
Empowering female students is essential for building an equitable futureWhen we empower women in higher education, we advocate for social change, promote gender equality and enable them to play an active role in their communitiesPaulina VargasCETYS Universidad
Three ways technology can make your classrooms more inclusiveBy embracing diversity and promoting inclusion, we provide equal opportunities and ready our students for a globalised world, not only improving the quality of education, but laying the foundation for a more compassionate and just societyAdela Vega, Elizabeth Marcial Morales Monterrey Institute of Technology
Tips for mastering the Global Shared Learning ClassroomThe Global Shared Learning Classroom can help extend internationalism beyond traditional exchange programmes. Jorge Alvarez offers adviceJorge AlvarezMonterrey Institute of Technology
A good plan is essential to make online international courses a success How can we ensure teachers and students have positive experiences in online international classrooms? Here, Nelly Ramírez Vásquez and Mariana Estefanía Elizondo García share some tipsNelly Ramirez Vásquez , Mariana Estefanía Elizondo Monterrey Institute of Technology
Seven ways to tailor your teaching for different class sizes Useful ways to provide effective learning experiences for all your students, no matter the class sizeGabriela Espínola Carballo , Mariana Estefanía Elizondo Monterrey Institute of Technology
Using VR to break the ice in the classroom Virtual reality can make introductions more fun and expose students to new technologies. Here, Elvira Luna offers her tips for introducing it into COIL classes Elvira LunaMonterrey Institute of Technology
What is experiential learning and why is it crucial in today’s world?Mónica Gárate presents an experiential learning methodology, including characteristics, benefits and how the professor should participate in the processMónica Gárate CETYS Universidad
Artificial intelligence and academic integrity: striking a balanceA look at how universities can encourage the ethical and transparent use of artificial intelligence tools to support learning while guarding against misconductGeorgina ChamiThe University of the West Indies
Driving change: creating student-NGO partnerships for climate solutions Luis Ricardo Fernández Carril and Luis Gerardo Rojas Solorio reveal how to energise and empower students to take part in the fight against climate change Luis Ricardo Fernández Carril , Luis Gerardo Rojas Solorio Monterrey Institute of Technology
Humble enquiry: the transformative benefits of ‘not knowing’ in academiaHow academics can embrace ‘not knowing’ as a powerful tool to drive learning, creativity and innovationLyn R. KeithThe University of the West Indies
Take these seven steps to be a great teacherThe distinction between being a good teacher and a remarkable one transcends mere transmission of knowledge, writes Gabriela Espínola CarballoGabriela Espínola CarballoMonterrey Institute of Technology
A plan to prevent disengagementWhat educators can do to overcome three common causes of student disengagement with learningAdeola Matthew The University of the West Indies
Goodbye memorisation, hello open-book testClaudia Janeth Hernández Cardona offers practical advice on using open-book tests in our student evaluationsClaudia Janeth Hernández CardonaMonterrey Institute of Technology
These are the best practices and most common mistakes in learning assessmentCecilia Tagliapietra Ovies says that, while there is no single formula for learning assessment, there are certain basic principles institutions can follow to help ensure successCecilia Tagliapietra Ovies CETYS Universidad
How to design and build microcredentials in four stepsA team from Monterrey Institute of Technology explains how to plan, design, deliver and measure microcredentials at your universityVerónica Alejandra Pérez Aguirre , Laura Patricia Aldape , Karla Margarita Banda MartínezMonterrey Institute of Technology
Alumni as a benchmark of student successThree focal areas by which universities can track student success by looking at what graduates go on to do after completing their coursesAdeola Matthew The University of the West Indies
Three strategies for creating a field experience courseThree important steps needed to create an effective field experience course that aids students’ learning and development, shared by Donna-Maria Maynard Donna-Maria Maynard The University of the West Indies
Move student communication from passive to active using ‘I like, I wish, I wonder’ Rebeca Elizabeth Alvarado Ramírez introduces a methodology that encourages effective communication in digital learning processesRebeca Elizabeth Alvarado Ramírez Monterrey Institute of Technology
Practical tips for designing activities using ChatGPTIncluding generative AI in students’ learning is still in its early stages. Agustín Rodríguez Hernández provides general considerations he has picked up thus farAgustín Rodríguez Hernández Monterrey Institute of Technology
Introducing the ‘virtual rally’ – a strategy for collaborative learningHow to design and implement a virtual rally, which can help increase students’ attention, performance and ability to learn through collaborationRebeca Elizabeth Alvarado Ramírez , Dania Arriola Arteaga Monterrey Institute of Technology
How to create a home from home for students at universitySupportive steps that a university can take to help students adjust to life away from homeAdeola Matthew , Kerrie-Faun Nathan The University of the West Indies
Writing inclusivity into being: build enabling cultures through policy developmentLanguage is a powerful factor through which inclusive cultures can be cultivated or undermined in higher education institutions. Sue Ann Barratt looks at how putting values down in words can drive positive changeSue Ann Barratt The University of the West Indies
Recommendations for using design thinking in the classroomHow to prepare a design thinking workshop, from introducing the concept to students through to ideation and eventually pitching their ideaKarla Margarita Banda Martínez, Graciela González-ValdepeñaMonterrey Institute of Technology
Six steps to overcoming setbacks and rejectionRejection is an inevitable part of being an academic, so it is vital to develop strategies to cope with and learn from setbacks in order to succeed in the longer term. Paul A. Walcott shares six such strategiesPaul A. WalcottThe University of the West Indies
Resilience and risk tolerance: fostering a start-up mindset in your studentsFlavio Olivieri Sangiacomo explains how to inspire an entrepreneurial yet empathetic mindset that can teach students key traits for their future lives and careersFlavio Olivieri Sangiacomo CETYS Universidad
Four steps to design a course that motivates students and consolidates learningYolanda Domínguez Medina, Mayela Beatriz Rodríguez Romo and Martha Fabiola Espinosa Mata outline the key stages for designing engaging coursesYolanda Domínguez Medina, Mayela Beatriz Rodríguez Romo , Martha Fabiola Espinosa MataMonterrey Institute of Technology
How knowledge-sharing is making Baja’s wine industry the ‘next Napa’Diana Celaya Tentori discusses the huge benefits of knowledge-sharing in wine research that can be applied to every academic disciplineDiana Celaya Tentori CETYS Universidad
A beginner’s guide to implementing new technologies in your classesAdela Vega shares practical strategies for overcoming the stress associated with using new tech, so that teachers can instead embrace it as part of their practiceAdela VegaMonterrey Institute of Technology
Effective feedback techniques for struggling studentsGiving feedback on work that does not meet the required standard requires great tact and understanding of your students, says Ilse Mariana Leyva BarreraIlse Mariana Leyva Barrera Monterrey Institute of Technology
Breaking the homonegative life cycle for lesbian, gay and bisexual students in JamaicaLesbian, gay and bisexual students in Jamaica experience education punctuated by discriminatory treatment. Craig McNally looks at what university leaders must do to break this homonegative cycle and create inclusive campusesCraig McNallyUniversity of Technology, Jamaica, The University of the West Indies
Making the most of social media: practical tips for academics A guide for academics to using social media as a powerful tool to share and amplify their work and build professional networks, by David RileyDavid RileyThe University of the West Indies
Synchronous or asynchronous? When to use which when teaching onlineEunice Costilla Cruz and Elizabeth Marcial Morales examine the right time to make use of synchronous moments in virtual courses, and when asynchronous ones are more suitableEunice Costilla Cruz , Elizabeth Marcial Morales Monterrey Institute of Technology
Develop the skills of the future through challenge-based learningModern employers require a broad suite of skills from graduates; Jorge Membrillo-Hernández outlines how challenge-based learning can help, and how to get startedJorge Membrillo-Hernández Monterrey Institute of Technology
Steps to building a winning online presence for your universityThe majority of students now research universities online, so this is a vital component of marketing. David Riley lays out the foundations of building a strong online presenceDavid RileyThe University of the West Indies
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