Poetry is a door into many disciplines, not just a literary oneA poem can act as a memory aid, ground facts in individual experience and prompt questions about policy, power and generational impact, says Pádraig Ó TuamaPádraig Ó TuamaPoetry Unbound
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
‘I just wish all lecturers would use the VLE in the same way’A consistent approach to blended teaching and learning across the whole institution can shift the student experience. Here’s a way to achieve it – from page templates to staff training Alison TornLeeds Trinity University
Advice for lecturers on how to keep students’ attentionPsychology-based rhetoric training is a way to help lecturers counteract the fall in students’ active attention span. This programme aims to give them speaking skills and confidence that will enhance their effectiveness as educatorsKinga Györffy, András Matolcsy Semmelweis University
Top tips on providing useful feedback to studentsFrom showing appreciation for effort to using game-based learning effectively, Preeti Aghalayam outlines some options for making feedback work for your studentsPreeti Aghalayam Indian Institute of Technology Madras
The power of failure: a case study to foster resilience in studentsNici Sweaney offers simple strategies to shift focus from outcomes to learning and discovery, helping research students to embrace risk-taking and learn from setbacksNici SweaneyAustralian National University
Active learning strategies to boost student engagement Ibham Veza and Vorathin Epin provide practical advice on implementing active learning strategies in the classroom for enhanced learning outcomesIbham Veza, Vorathin Epin Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
Field journals: a deceptively simple solution for improving engagementSending students into the field armed with journals (and latterly iPads) has provided pedagogical lessons that can be applied far beyond my field of natural history, says Michael BrunsonMichael BrunsonKansas State University
Using gamification as an incentive for revisionNovelty, competition and engagement give gamification an edge when it comes to getting students to revise. Here, Teegan Green, Iliria Stenning and Rasheda Keane explain how they use The Chase from H5P in a hybrid courseTeegan Green, Iliria Stenning, Rasheda KeaneThe University of Queensland
Three features that will make your Mooc stand outLearning designers and educators should focus on creating value for learners that goes beyond Mooc content. In this article, Temesgen Kifle and Ben Cossalter share innovative features that drive belonging and engagementTemesgen Kifle, Ben CossalterThe University of Queensland
How to get students to play their part in the flipped classroomThe flipped classroom is the perfect pedagogy for the information age – but our classes must not punish students who struggle to engage when learning independentlyDoug Specht, Gunter SaundersUniversity of Westminster
Want students back in the classroom? Don’t give everything away onlineEmpty classrooms are an unfortunate reality of post-pandemic universities. To stop this, we need to explain the fundamentals of learning and tempt students backHarriet Dunbar-MorrisThe University of Portsmouth
The hows and whys of improved interactions with international studentsStrategies for overcoming potential cultural differences and supporting better academic-international student relationshipsLenka Janik BlaskovaUniversity of Exeter
A play manual for academic development and skills A three-pronged guide to introducing play into university teaching, based on its successful use in staff training at the University of ExeterEleanor Cook, Emma Norman, Tian YanUniversity of Exeter
Five key competencies for successful digital teachingFrom energising your class to encouraging collaboration, these tips from Carolina Lara Robles and Cynthia Enciso Centeno will help make your online classes a successCarolina Lara Robles , Cynthia Enciso Centeno Monterrey Institute of Technology
Your starter for 10: how can a TV quiz format help courses avoid extinction?With some courses struggling to recruit, John Warren explains how a University Challenge-style quiz can breathe new life into ailing degrees and empower the student voiceJohn WarrenIndependent academic
What should universities think about when redesigning their campuses?A university is a multifunctional space where collaboration is increasingly important, so new designs must consider who will use it and howDenise MedcraffArcadis IBI Group
Universities must think smarter when devising edtech strategies for the futureThe ideal vision is one where AI and faculty work together to deliver the best outcomes, rather than a two-tier system where the less privileged are left with a low-cost, automated educationSarah GrantImperial College London
The five key steps for getting the best out of a flipped classroomFrom planning properly to understanding cognitive load, Aaron Taylor reveals how to engender greater student engagement and motivation through the flipped classroomAaron TaylorArden University
Cameras on: how to overcome a key challenge in digital coursesPromoting a good relationship between teachers and students is crucial in digital courses. Gabriela Espínola Carballo shares tips for encouraging virtual presence in your coursesGabriela Espínola CarballoMonterrey Institute of Technology
Can asking for students’ perception of assessment improve fairness?Clear, fair assignments and grading criteria can improve not only students’ perceptions but also the reputation of the whole university, writes Philipp SonnleitnerPhilipp SonnleitnerUniversity of Luxembourg
The library and the metaverse: a match made in heavenA group of librarians and education specialists from Monterrey Institute of Technology share their tips after designing a virtual escape room that inculcates library skillsJosé Vladimir Burgos Aguilar , Lorena Guadalupe Rodríguez Leal , Lorena Quilantán García Monterrey Institute of Technology
It’s worth rethinking how we engage graduates – they can be teaching gold National teaching fellow James Derounian highlights the potential for recycling graduate contributions back into university teachingJames DerounianUniversity of Bolton
What’s next for university admissions? With the impact of AI on applications as yet unknown and affirmative action in the US at risk, Rick Clark speculates on the future of college admissions. His hope? That the student voice finds new ways to be heard Rick ClarkGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
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
An examination of student engagement in the classroomAn exploration of what student engagement means for different individuals and how to support and assess it in the classroomStephanie Foster, Kirk AmbroseUniversity of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University
Five ways to use neuroeducation to improve student learningUnderstanding what happens in the brain when it learns can help teachers plan their lessons, attitudes and words for maximum learning impactJosé Alberto Herrera Bernal Monterrey Institute of Technology
How to support multilingual international students in the classroomMultilingual students face unique challenges that affect their participation and communication in the classroom, but educators can take steps to make them feel welcomeAndrea FeldmanUniversity of Colorado Boulder
Tips from students on how to film videos that keep them engaged A discussion thread on making videos became Keith Pressey’s most successful post in 13 years of teaching – here he shares the key takeaways from the exerciseKeith PresseyColorado State University Global
My teacher’s a robot: beating negative perceptions when teaching online Students on online courses complain of a lack of interaction, motivation and familiarity with teachers, research shows. Wendy Cowan looks at how to build ‘instructor presence’ into online coursesWendy CowanAthens State University
Amplify the authentic student voice in university marketingAny university can claim to be the best, but in the end, people will believe the students who study there. Here are tips on collaborating with students to create marketing content that amplifies their authentic voiceAri BadlishahThe University of Edinburgh
Calling all authoritarians: how to shift the power dynamic in your classesUsing the empowerment framework helps build shared purpose, meaning and respect between professors and students, leading to reciprocal growth and learningCatherine Whaley, Jon McNaughtanTexas Tech University
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
The basics of building engagement and motivation for learning onlineThe fundamentals of effective course development and communication when teaching predominantly online, shared by Hasti Abbasi Hasti Abbasi La Trobe University
Embracing inclusivity with ‘y’all’: why this pronoun deserves a fresh lookIn a recent online meeting, a colleague told me that using that word made me sound uneducated. So I set out to see if it is really sending a bad messageStone MeredithColorado State University Global
Engage your students with these feedback strategies Angeles Aguirre and Jorge Mosqueda provide simple introductions to four methods of feedback, from video summaries and social media posts to rubricsAngeles Carolina Aguirre-Acosta , Jorge Mosqueda Monterrey Institute of Technology
Data analytics to target student support and address problems earlyHow higher education institutions can incorporate data analytics into student support strategies to pinpoint risk factors that could disrupt a student’s progress and target assistanceElise AwwadDeVry University
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
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
Comfort without coddling: how to make students comfortable in the classroomBrooke Wilson discusses the importance of fostering a safe environment for students while encouraging their independenceBrooke WilsonColorado State University Global
Will online education lead to the death of conversation?Students who can critique ideas and generate sound, reasoned arguments in real time will be better prepared to find success after they graduate, says Rebekah WanicRebekah WanicNova Southeastern University
Hacking their hack: how embracing online summaries revolutionised my classesWith students struggling to focus on and comprehend assignments, summaries can take some of the leg work out of learning and allow students to come to class ready to connectCatherine RossUniversity of Texas at Tyler
Students are disengaged – and it’s due to how higher ed is structuredAcademic structures, such as disciplines, too often silo and limit possibilities for engagement and connection, says JT TorresJT TorresQuinnipiac University
Confusion diffusion: nine ways to prepare students to work with uncertainty Jenny Moffett explores classroom techniques to help students meet the demands of an increasingly complex and rapidly changing societyJenny MoffettRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
An introduction to microlearning Dulce Julissa Salas Benavides and Jesús Alejandro Salas Benavides explain the basics of microlearning, from how it works to benefits and key featuresDulce Julissa Salas Benavides , Jesús Alejandro Salas Benavides Monterrey Institute of Technology
Good teachers need to be good learnersPatrick Bailey draws on four decades of university experience to identify the three things he thinks have the biggest impact on successful teaching and learningPatrick BaileyLondon South Bank University
Mini virtual writing retreats to support and connect tuteesA guide to organising mini virtual writing retreats each week to build a supportive scholarly community within a personal tutoring groupAspasia Eleni Paltoglou Manchester Metropolitan University
Build effective rubrics in just five stepsA quick guide to the process of designing successful rubrics and recommendations for successful implementationIleana Alejandra Ochoa Arias , José Wbaldo Rivera Nevarez Monterrey Institute of Technology
Lessons learned in creating and using innovative social media strategiesIf we aspire to enabling better educational decision-making, marketers first have to understand how, when and where prospects make those decisionsSimon PrideArts University Bournemouth