Tactics for leading and engaging students in research competitions
Research competitions can motivate, encourage and inspire students, but we must align their expectations and encourage teamwork throughout the project
April 6, 2023
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University brand communities: building reputation among different audiences
Universities are complex organisations with multiple audiences and stakeholders. How can fostering a strong brand community help their reputations to stand out from others?
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Building data skills for work-ready graduates
In a fast-changing economy, the ability to draw insights from data is crucial for success. Universities and employers must equip students with this vital skill
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Three features that will make your Mooc stand out
Learning 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 engagement
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How to get students to play their part in the flipped classroom
The flipped classroom is the perfect pedagogy for the information age – but our classes must not punish students who struggle to engage when learning independently
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Bingo! Try bringing games into your staff training
To engage professional service staff with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, a team at the University of Exeter took a novel approach, creating SDG Bingo. Here’s how they did it
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Campus webinar: University admissions: a flawed process?
University admissions experts from Campus+ institutions in the UK, US and Canada discuss where the system is falling short, how to make it fairer for all and how AI is impacting admissions
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Maximising learning potential: how online courses meet the needs of today’s active learners
Educators continue to evolve their use of online learning tools. The challenge now is to further personalise teaching so students can fully harness the benefits of lifelong learning
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Small talk: love it or leave it, but teach it to your TAs
Casual conversation fosters a sense of belonging, but it’s not a universal skill. Sarah Kegley details a short workshop that helps international teaching assistants feel at ease making small talk
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AI text detectors: a stairway to heaven or hell?
The emergence of GPTZero, OpenAI’s text classifier and Turnitin’s AI detector bring a risk of over-reliance on AI classifiers. Are they a solution or a further problem to be solved?
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Boosting hybrid learning to enhance student experience and engagement in APAC
Faculty members can create equivalent student experiences with hybrid learning, but universities must equip them with the tools to deliver student success
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A 100-year-old principle for teaching students digital study skills
A guide to helping students improve their digital study skills through experiential learning
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Is your university worth the investment for international students?
International student concerns have changed in recent years, and traditional study-abroad destinations need to keep up
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Reduce the use of multiple content platforms to streamline the student experience
University libraries can better support students with simplified access to digital content and by helping academics to create readily accessible reading lists
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Phenomenon-based learning: what, why and how
Phenomenon-based learning empowers students to apply disciplinary knowledge to real-world situations. Here, Sue Lee and Kate Cuthbert outline the principles of PhBL and how it can be adopted in higher education
March 31, 2023