THE podcast: lessons from leading HE through two years of pandemic upheavalTwo higher education leaders reflect on what they have learnt in the two years since the pandemic struckPeter Mathieson, Anant AgarwalUniversity of Edinburgh, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
THE podcast: ‘Higher Ed Heroes’ and their water-cooler chats about teachingWe speak to the academics behind the podcast ‘Higher Ed Heroes’ about why informal corridor conversations can be the best way for teachers to share classroom tips, advice and success stories Sebastian Kaempf, Alastair StarkThe University of Queensland
THE podcast: what does it mean to decolonise a library? Find out what is involved in decolonising a library from the editors of a book drawing together global perspectives on the subjectJess Crilly, Regina EverittUniversity of East London
THE podcast: behind two of our most-read resources on diversity statements and student well-beingWe speak to the authors behind two of the most popular resources of 2021, focused on drafting diversity statements and teaching practices that support student well-being, to find out what shaped their advicePardis Mahdavi, Scott Brooks, Elena RivaArizona State University, University of Warwick
What is the long-term impact of online learning?Online learning looks set to remain central to the delivery of higher education long after the pandemic. In this webinar Maryanne Dever and Diana Laurillard discuss what the long-term impact of this might be, on teaching, student support, well-being and the sector as a wholeMaryanne Dever, Diana LaurillardAustralian National University, University College London
What came next: THE Awards winners 2020 podcast specialHear from some of the winners of last year’s THE awards about the projects and initiatives which saw them recognised as the best in UK higher education and how these have developed since 2020Sara CusterTimes Higher Education
Behavioural change for sustainable development Four European academics explore how universities can encourage positive behaviour change among students in line with the Sustainable Development Goals Thijs Bosker, Khatereh Ghasemzadeh, Marc Le Menestrel, Jakob StoustrupLeiden University, University of Bologna, INSEAD , Aalborg University
Capturing students’ attention in the classroom: Does listening equal learning? Four teaching academics discuss effective approaches to keeping students focused and engaged inside and outside the classroomFlower Darby, Steven Mintz, Kara Monroe, Constanza PacherNorthern Arizona University, University of Texas at Austin, Ivy Tech Community College, MacEwan University
THE podcast: the big ideas behind microcredentialsTwo experts in flexible learning programmes discuss the evolution and adoption of alternative teaching models and credentials in higher education Tim Blackman, Kemi JonaThe Open University, Northeastern University
Cultivating creativity in higher education Academics from the UK and the US discuss the role of creativity in higher education, its many forms and how to foster it through teaching and research Bashir Makhoul, Giovanni Moneta, Linda Watts, Yong ZhaoUniversity for the Creative Arts, London Metropolitan University, University of Washington, Bothell, University of Kansas, University of Melbourne
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
Place-based learning in digital universitiesA discussion of how the exploration and understanding of a place can be the backbone of higher education teaching and learning, whether delivered online or in-personElizabeth Langran, Reneta Lansiquot , Robbie Nicol, Abbey S WillisMarymount University, New York City College of Technology, University of Edinburgh, Siena College
THE podcast: what’s needed to successfully scale higher education?How can universities meet the growing global demand for higher education, increasing access to a wider pool of students while maintaining the quality of their teaching and learning?Ian Jacobs, Jude SheeranUNSW Sydney, Amazon Web Services
Silver linings: lessons from the Covid-19 crisis Three leaders in global higher education explore what the pandemic has taught us about higher education and how universities can carry those lessons forward as they look to rebuildJohn Fritz, Tawana Kupe, Jan PalmowskiUniversity of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Pretoria, The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities
Flexi-learning on a shoestringFour Australian academics discuss how universities can deliver quality flexible teaching and learning on already stretched budgets Jane Frost, Garth Maker, Michael Sankey , Amanda WhiteUniversity of Canberra, Murdoch University, Charles Darwin University, University of Technology Sydney
THE podcast: what is the civic role of universities post-pandemic? What does it mean to be a civic university in 2021 and how should institutions improve their public outreach and engagement to increase their value to wider society? Jeremy Read, Carenza LewisUniversity of Winnipeg, University of Lincoln
THE Campus webinar: Innovative teachingAs we emerge from the pandemic, what innovations in online teaching have come about in the last year? Four experts in digital and teaching innovation from the UK and US discuss effective ways of teaching that harness new technological toolsSarah Dyer, Dale Johnson, Agnes Kukulska-Hulme, Ian TurnerUniversity of Exeter, Arizona State University, The Open University, University of Derby
Making practice publishable: a journal article-cum-podcastHelen Wolfenden from Macquarie University presents a podcast offering advice on publishing or communicating research in new formats beyond the scope of traditional academic journalsHelen WolfendenMacquarie University
THE podcast: making teaching more inclusive and equitableHow can academics ensure their teaching strategies meet the needs of diverse students and create inclusive, equitable classroomsJason Arday, Tazin Daniels, Chiara Horlin, Amanda IrvinDurham University , University of Michigan, University of Glasgow, Columbia University
What is the secret to quality control in online teaching?Four higher education professionals discuss what universities and faculty can, or should, do to ensure a top quality digital teaching across their institutionsHelen Carmichael, Joshua Fleming, David Lefevre, Gunter SaundersUniversity of Southampton, Office for Students, Imperial College London, University of Westminster
Harnessing technology to support graduate employabilityAcademics and graduate recruitment experts discuss how digital education can best be used to support students in gaining the skills they will need in the future workplaceAndy Coxall, Stephen Isherwood, Chris Moule, Paul Marshall, Riddi ViswanathanCommon Purpose Student Experiences, The Institute of Student Employers, Robert Gordon University, University of East London , Generation Purple
Five big questions about the future of digital education Four leading academics tackle five questions about online education covering assessment, content creation, data protection, digital natives and the future of universities Ellie Dommett, Rob Freathy, Allison Littlejohn, Tim O'SheaKing's College London, University of Exeter, University College London, Kortext
THE podcast: rethinking the internationalisation of higher educationHow should international study evolve post-pandemic in order to extend the benefits of higher education to every corner of the globe?Omolabake Fakunle , Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanUniversity of Edinburgh, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
How to embed the SDGs into your online teaching and learningAcademics and experts in sustainability look at how universities can harness online teaching to advance the aims of the 17 Sustainable Development GoalsFernando Reimers, Natalie Kopytko, Tara IvanochkoHarvard University, University of Leeds, University of British Columbia
THE podcast: student employability post-pandemicHow can universities prepare students for a post-Covid workplace? Anton Muscatelli, Nancy GleasonUniversity of Glasgow, New York University Abu Dhabi
THE Live US 2021: Overcoming leadership challenges in digital teachingProvosts at four US institutions discuss their leadership styles, the future of online teaching and how to balance the often competing agendas of governments, students and internal stakeholdersEmily Carter, Steven McLaughlin, Jeffrey Holm, Sunil KumarUniversity of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Georgia Institute of Technology, University of North Dakota, Johns Hopkins University
THE podcast: making the case for better faculty trainingHow should the role of academics evolve to ensure students receive the high quality teaching they deserve?Brian Schmidt, Alexandra MihaiAustralian National University, University College London
Understanding attrition: What can be done to reduce student dropouts post pandemic?We discuss the impact of the pandemic on student dropout rates and consider what universities can do to boost student retention now and in the future, with a panel of experts from the UK and AustraliaSally Kift, Jacqueline Stevenson, David WoolleyThe Australian Learning and Teaching Fellows, University of Leeds, Nottingham Trent University
THE podcast: building resilience and well-being among university staff and studentsHow university leaders and faculty can manage workloads and protect the well-being of staff and students to ensure online teaching is sustainable Thuy Thi Nguyen, June GruberFoothill College, University of Colorado Boulder
Digital first: How to thrive in HE’s online futureFour leading academics from around the world discuss how universities can harness technology to enhance their teaching and learning, at the virtual launch of THE CampusKylie Readman, Erle Lim, Moira Fischbacher-Smith, Gary GrantMurdoch University, National University of Singapore, University of Glasgow, Griffith University
THE Student success forum: taking student life onlineStudent affairs leaders from four US universities share insight on how they enhanced the student experience after Covid-19 forced virtually all their campus activities to move online Martino Harmon, Erin Hoffman Harding, Nancy Young, Beth McCuskeyUniversity of Michigan, University of Notre Dame, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Purdue 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
On the leading edge? Transitioning to digital campuses during a global crisis Four university and college leaders share insight on transitioning to digital services during the Covid-19 pandemic and discuss what they have learnt Douglas Becker, Freeman Hrabowski, Susan McCahan, Thuy Thi NguyenCintana Education, University of Maryland Baltimore County, University of Toronto, Foothill College
THE Digital Transformation Forum: Reimagining higher education teaching and learning Four academics offer practical advice on different aspects of online teaching and learning based on lessons from the rapid pivot to remote courses triggered by Covid-19 Alexandra Mihai, Angus Cheung, Maha Bali, Tom WighamUniversity College London, University of Edinburgh, American University in Cairo, University of Groningen
Welcoming students to your online environment Three online teaching experts share advice on creating a welcoming virtual learning environment for students then answer questions about transitioning to remote courses during this ACUE webinar Flower Darby, Kevin Gannon, Michael WeschNorthern Arizona University, Grand View University, Kansas State University, ACUE
Managing your online presenceThree remote teaching experts share advice on building an authentic and engaging instructor presence online to support effective communication with students during this ACUE webinarFlower Darby, Kevin Gannon, April MondyNorthern Arizona University, Grand View University, Delta State University
Organising your online courseThree digital teaching experts share advice on how to organise an online course effectively and answer questions about some key challenges during this ACUE webinarAlyson Snowe, Michael Wesch, April MondyCommunity College of Rhode Island, Kansas State University, Delta State University
Planning and facilitating quality discussions Three online teaching experts share advice on how to foster quality discussions among students online to aid learning during this ACUE webinarFlower Darby, Viji Sathy, Ludwika GoodsonNorthern Arizona University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill , LG Education Consulting
Recording effective microlecturesTwo online teaching experts share advice on producing and using effective microlecture videos to keep students interested and engaged with online courses in this ACUE webinarMichael Wesch, Viji SathyKansas State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Engaging students in readings and microlecturesThree online teaching experts share advice for motivating students to read and engage with microlectures online, then answer questions on key challenges during this ACUE webinarLudwika Goodson, Catherine Haras, Flower DarbyLG Education Consulting , Cal State LA, Northern Arizona University
Expert Q&A: Equity-first instruction Otito Frances Iwuchukwu, assistant professor at Fairleigh Dickinson University, answers questions on how to take an equity-first approach to online teaching Otito Frances IwuchukwuFairleigh Dickinson University
Expert Q&A: Course design with strong pedagogy Sophia Strickfaden, eLearning technologist for Colorado Colleges Online, talks through how to design online courses with strong pedagogy Sophia StrickfadenColorado Community Colleges
Affecting connecting: High instructor presence through videos Liza Hita shares important lessons on using videos as a way of boosting instructor presence when teaching onlineLiza HitaArizona State University
Transform engagement: Interaction and online course design Advice on designing online courses with lots of interactive elements to boost engagement from Michele Hampton, professor at Cuyahoga Community College Michele HamptonCuyahoga Community College
Ask the experts: What faculty need to know when designing online coursesFind out what faculty need to know when moving their courses online in this Q&A with Kayla Jutzi, instructional designer at Tulane University Kayla JutziTulane University
Expert Q&A: Ensuring quality online – every learner, everywherePenny Ralston-Berg, senior instructional designer at Penn State World Campus, discusses how to ensure quality in digital teaching and learning Penny Ralston-BergPenn State University
Anti-racist practice for digital and online learning Jessica Rowland Williams, director of Every Learner Everywhere, looks at how institutions can harness technology to address systemic inequities through digital learning Jessica Rowland WilliamsEvery Learner Everywhere
Expert Q&A: Active learning – engage learners across modalities Peter van Leusen, director of adaptive and personalised learning at Arizona State University answers questions on how to engage students when teaching across different modalities Peter van LeusenArizona State University
Expert Q&A: Designing online classes Brandon Karcher, instructional technology manager at Bucknell University, and Douglas Wilson, instructional designer at Dallas College, answer fellow academics’ questions about how best to design online classes Brandon Karcher, Douglas WilsonBucknell University, Dallas College
Expert Q&A: Engaging students online – every learner, everywhere Patricia O’Sullivan, project coordinator of academic innovation at the University of Mississippi, offers insight on engaging students in the online environment Patricia O’Sullivan University of Mississippi
Ask the experts: Evidence-based practices in digital learning Learn about how and why to apply evidence-based practices to digital learning in this Q&A with Nina Araujo, instructional designer at Northeastern University Nina AraujoNorthwestern University
Designing with quality and engagement at the forefront Online learning expert Angela Gunder offers advice on how to design digital courses with a focus on quality and engagement Angela GunderOnline Learning Consortium
Ask the experts: Evidence-based practices in online teaching and learning Find out about using evidence-based practices in online teaching and learning in this Q&A with Ryan Luke, programme director for adaptive learning at the University of Louisville Ryan LukeUniversity of Louisville
Using an adaptive active model to promote student success Susan Holecheck explains why flipping the traditional classroom teaching model with an adaptive active learning approach has proven so effective at Arizona State UniversitySusan HolecheckArizona State University
Efficient and effective assessment of written work remotely Hear about some tried and tested methods for effective assessment of written work when teaching online from Sara Clarke and Katy Dumelle of Oregon State University Sara Clarke, Katy DumelleOregon State University
Curiosity: Activating internal student motivation when teaching online Appealing to students’ curiosity boosts their motivation to learn. Jose Vazquez explains how educators can use this in their online teaching strategies Jose Vazquez University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Instructor presence: How to engage students through building an authentic ‘voice’ Lessons in how to use an authentic instructor voice to keep students engaged when teaching remotely, from Shannon McCarty of National University Shannon McCarty National University
Three questions to ask before using a new digital resource What should educators consider before adopting a new digital resource to support their online teaching? Michael Windelspecht outlines three key questions to ask Michael Windelspecht Inspire Edventures
Instructional videos: Creating multimedia that works for learning Best practice in creating instructional videos that efficiently impart knowledge to students learning remotely, from Judy Brooks Judy BrooksCarnegie Mellon University
How to create an engaging online experience using Microsoft Teams Learn how to use Microsoft Teams to offer students an engaging online learning experience with David Kellerman, senior lecturer at UNSW David KellermanUNSW Sydney