How to partner with AI and improve the learning experience
As generative AI permeates the classroom, educators are faced with a very important question: is it a friend or a foe?
May 3, 2024
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Using reflective practice to support postgraduate studies in the biosciences
Small-group workshops create space for postgraduate researchers to share ways to manage stress, impostor syndrome, feelings of isolation and student-supervisor relationships. Here’s how to set up a programme
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Crafting an inclusive curriculum: how to write programme learning outcomes
Crafting an inclusive curriculum involves aligning learning outcomes with graduate attributes and using inclusive design principles, active verbs and established frameworks
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Designing assessments with generative AI in mind
A new era of AI requires a balance between thoughtfully mitigating and responsibly promoting student use of new tools
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Practical ways to ease presentation nerves
One way to offset public-speaking anxiety is to have confidence in your presentation. Brandi Quesenberry shares the keys to making your presentation shine and ensuring that it is memorable, impactful and successful
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The everyday tools you can use to alleviate public speaking anxiety
Research shows that people regard death as less terrifying than public speaking. Thomas Duke offers three ways to speak with confidence
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Maximise your research impact through interdisciplinary collaboration
What’s the best way to achieve research impact? Qingyan Chen makes the case for an interdisciplinary approach
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Flip the script on criticism
Criticism is a part of academic life, but you can reframe your perspective to embrace feedback constructively. Tan Xiang Ren offers advice
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The ‘deep learn’ framework: elevating AI literacy in higher education
AI literacy is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a critical skill for university students. The ‘deep learn’ framework offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing literacy around artificial intelligence and application in higher education settings
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AI and assessment redesign: a four-step process
If GenAI tools have ushered in an era in which institutions can no longer assure the integrity of each individual assessment, the sector must focus on assuring the integrity of awards, write Samuel Doherty and Steven Warburton
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Is it time to turn off AI detectors?
In this extract from their new book, ‘Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning’, José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson discuss the reliability of AI detection tools and how to combat cheating without them
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How to develop cognitive presence in your learning community
In an effective learning community, students feel safe to challenge their own preconceptions and reflect on their progress. Here, Hannah Shaw and Mike Hackman offer quick, effective wins to develop cognitive presence in and beyond the classroom
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Using the Snowflake Method to build belonging on campus
To build a sense of belonging, institutions must create a tailored programme to match the needs of their unique demographic and local environment
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How to develop a digital competency framework everyone can benefit from
It’s up to higher education institutions to teach students the digital skills they’ll need for the world of work. Steven Wong outlines the framework his team developed to educate students and staff
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How to train world-champion cardiologists
Competition, cooperation and continuity in talent support play integral roles in training and preparing medical professionals, and improving patient care, write three cardiologists
April 26, 2024