Making research metrics work for you, part twoSteps you can take to improve your research data and elevate the visibility of your work, in part two of Ioannis Glinavos’ advice on managing metricsIoannis GlinavosUniversity of Westminster
Strategies to train students in three transferable skills wanted by employersTwo simple teaching methods that faculty can use in the classroom to train students in the communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills sought by employers, shared by Elly VandegriftElly VandegriftUniversity of Oregon
Why and how to build awareness of cultural sensitivity in healthcare curriculaWhy and how to adjust curricula to take account of cultural sensitivities relating to the discipline being taught, taking healthcare as an exampleCraig JacksonLoma Linda University
How to write a diversity statementWhat should you put in a diversity statement? In this video, Pardis Mahdavi gives examples of what to include and how candidates for academic jobs and search committees can use the document to reflect on EDI actions, impact and goalsPardis MahdaviArizona State University
Machine translation: the questions educators need to askLanguage translation software is an increasingly powerful and widely used tool, but how is it used by students learning in a second language, and what challenges does this present to their teachers? Andy McIntosh highlights some practical and ethical considerationsAndy McIntosh Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Using storytelling to make introductory statistics less scary: a contextualised approachCarl Sherwood explains how imaginative, contextualised writing tasks can make mathematical concepts less abstract and more engaging for diverse student groupsCarl SherwoodThe University of Queensland
How to use social media more effectively in teaching and research, part one: your recording set-upAndy Miah shows how academics could set up their workspace to record good-quality video content for use on social mediaAndy MiahUniversity of Salford
How to use storytelling-based assessment to increase student confidenceCarl Sherwood explains how to set up an authentic assessment task using students’ own contextualised writingCarl SherwoodThe University of Queensland
How to teach critical thinking to beginnersSarah Ivory explains how she teaches critical thinking through application rather than theory, tasking students with applying three core elements of the process in their regular classesSarah IvoryThe University of Edinburgh
Start with why, part two: building a clear learning journey In the second part of his guide to curriculum development, Graeme Knowles explains how learning outcomes can be developed and then used to map the overall learning journeyGraeme KnowlesThe University of Warwick
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
Developing a growth mindset and experimenting for better teaching outcomesCatherine Seeds explains how a growth mindset and willingness to experiment should be embraced as powerful teaching toolsCatherine Seeds(SRUC) Scotland’s Rural College
Building identity and belonging among studentsProactively building students’ sense of identity and belonging is vital for positive learning outcomes, explains Blake McKimmie. In this video, he gives advice on how it can be achievedBlake McKimmieThe University of Queensland
Engaging students in applied research to tackle Sustainable Development Goals Jen O’Brien describes a pedagogical project that engages students in applied research carried out in partnership with external organisations, related to the Sustainable Development Goals Jen O'BrienThe University of Manchester
Collaborative learning cases: a fresh approach to applied learning A group of medical educators introduce a new teaching model being used to improve students’ ability to apply learning in clinical or real-world settings through collaborative work on specific cases Dujeepa SamarasekeraNational University of Singapore
Teaching with keywords Chanatip Suksai shares tips for using keywords to help students remember concepts, using the example of public policy for medical students Chanatip Suksai Siam University
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
Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals: investing in early career interdisciplinarity Three PhD students share tips for embracing an interdisciplinary approach to research from the start of one’s academic career to aid progress towards tackling the Sustainable Development Goals Roxanne Keynejad, Poushali Ganguli, Manisha Yapa King’s College London, UNSW Sydney
Advice for early career researchers on handling workplace inequality, prejudice and exclusionSarah Jasim and Shaakir Salam offer early career researchers advice on how to navigate issues of inequality, prejudice and exclusion in the workplace and handle misconduct without risking their own positionsSarah Jasim, Shaakir SalamThe London School of Economics and Political Science, King’s College London
Three lessons from exhibiting final-year projects onlineDechanuchit Katanyutaveetip describes three unexpected benefits he and his students discovered after they were forced to move the exhibition of their final-year projects onlineDechanuchit KatanyutaveetipSiam University
How to engage students when some are in the room and some are on Zoom Flower Darby offers practical tips for keeping all students engaged when teaching a class in which some students are with you in person and others are learning remotely via a teleconferencing platform Flower DarbyNorthern Arizona University
How universities are building resilient institutions around the worldThree leading figures in higher education and digital transformation discuss how institutions must continue to adapt to offer high quality teaching in new innovative formatsAmazon Web ServicesAmazon Web Services
Engaging students in collaborative learning tasks onlineDiana Laurillard presents ideas and tools for students to create their own digital products as part of a collaborative learning taskDiana LaurillardUCL
Applying the Conversational Framework using an online learning design tool Diana Laurillard talks through how to use a free online learning design tool which applies the Conversational Framework to build courses using the six key learning types Diana LaurillardUCL
Developing an explorer mindset to build resilience Developing an ‘explorer mindset’ can help faculty and students build resilience by moving from fear to curiosity, as Portia Hickey explains Portia HickeyThrive Matters
Building community in the classroom whatever your teaching modality Nancy Gleason offers three tips for building community among students whatever your teaching modalityNancy GleasonNew York University Abu Dhabi
How to use visual media to spur inquiry-based learning onlineNataša Lacković talks through an image-based concept inquiry cycle she has developed to use visual media as a learning tool onlineNataša Lacković Lancaster University
Clarity, consistency, cohesion and care: the four Cs as a design philosophy for online learning Andy Wright describes how a focus on clarity, consistency, cohesion and care results in better online learning design Andy WrightCambridge Education Group
Supporting collaborative learning among remote students through peer reviewDiana Laurillard talks through how to use peer review as a way to foster active, collaborative learning among students onlineDiana LaurillardUCL
Using coaching circles to beat isolation and spur reflexive work Glen Cousquer explains how coaching circles run by students with their peers can help beat feelings of isolation and guide students to overcome personal or course-related challenges Glen CousquerThe University of Edinburgh
May the force be with you: driving diversity in online teaching Pardis Mahdavi explains how academics can ensure they support and enhance diversity work in their online teaching through her Jedi – justice, equity, diversity and inclusion – framework Pardis MahdaviArizona State University
Using digital technology to assist the spread of knowledge and ideas about the SDGs Gisela Loehlein on how digital communications can assist in spreading knowledge and awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals, through virtual global events and building connections between experts and institutions all over the world Gisela LoehleinXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Developing internship opportunities for students onlineLecturer Dorothy Kwok offers three strategies institutions can take in setting up digital work placements and industry projects to ensure students get real-world experience when learning onlineLarry Ching, Dorothy Kwok, Candy LawHong Kong Metropolitan University
Alleviating student anxiety using messaging appsJonathan Sim explains how he supported his class remotely using the Telegram messaging app to keep a regular flow of communication and reassure students they were not alone in having queriesJonathan SimNational University of Singapore
Making online learning accessible for students with disabilities Online learning offers opportunities to widen accessibility for disabled students through careful course design and delivery. Clare Mullaney shares three tips to ensure your digital teaching is accessible to all learners Clare Mullaney Clemson University
Sparking entrepreneurship online Laura-Jane Silverman describes how LSE’s entrepreneurship centre created continued opportunity for innovation, collaboration and personal development among students after moving online Laura-Jane Silverman The London School of Economics and Political Science
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
Lessons in developing digital capability courses for students Gunter Saunders explains how to design courses that engage and incentivise students to gain the digital skills they need to flourish in the online learning environment and beyond Gunter SaundersUniversity of Westminster
UX for teaching: designing online courses from a student’s point of viewGearoid O’Suilleabhain explains how academics can improve the ‘user experience’ of their online courses by looking at the design from a student’s perspectiveGearoid O'SuilleabhainMunster Technological University
How to enhance collaboration between faculty and digital teamsEducational technologist Roland Sherwood explains how faculty can get the most from their work with digital experts to enhance online teachingRoland Sherwood, Tamara KaupXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Bringing teaching and digital together: skills needed to teach onlineSean Morris talks about how academics can foster digital skills in their students and themselves for better online learning outcomesSean MorrisUniversity of Colorado Denver
Live chat, weekly digests and newsletters: online tools to boost engagement Robert Green talks through the digital tools he uses to keep students engaged in their online course during what are, for many, challenging times Robert GreenUniversity of Kent
How to offer students a rewarding university experience onlineSuccessfully teaching online is just one part of the battle to serve students remotely. Here David Woolley talks about what more universities can do to give students a fulfilling experience when they cannot attend in personDavid WoolleyNottingham Trent University
ASU president Michael Crow on the future of online learning in higher educationMichael Crow, president of Arizona State University, speaks to THE editor John Gill about the future of higher education in a digital worldMichael CrowArizona State University
Creating online teaching principles that actually help faculty Amanda Sykes talks about how to develop online teaching resources around a set of simple guiding principles that are immediately accessible and helpful for faculty trying to get to grips with new digital pedagogies Amanda SykesUniversity of Glasgow
Developing students’ digital skills through online learningDigital skills are key to the future employability of most graduates. Jo Coldwell-Neilson advises on how to embed digital literacy training into all aspects of online higher education Jo Coldwell-Neilson Deakin University
How to manage your busyness to avoid burnoutOverwork and stress are growing issues among academics, particularly following the sudden transition to online teaching. Erin Wilson talks through how she manages her busyness to avoid burnout Erin WilsonUniversity of Groningen
Points to consider when personal tutoring remotely With many remote students feeling anxious, personal tutors are often the first port of call. Michael Draper talks through things to consider in order to maintain a supportive and helpful relationship with tutees from a distance Michael DraperSwansea University
Bridging the digital divide: online courses with equity at their core Otito Iwuchukwu talks about how to take an equity-first approach to delivering online courses to ensure all students can access the resources they need and have their voices heardOtito Frances IwuchukwuFairleigh Dickinson University
Efficient communication that avoids overloading students or staff Constant upheaval has left many university staff and students feeling overwhelmed. Wendy Zajack talks through basic principles for keeping digital communications clear and concise to avoid information overload Wendy Zajack Georgetown University
