Inclusivity versus devotion to the cult of STEM
Is an underlying global STEM culture of devotion getting in the way of a more inclusive academy, asks Andrew Pye
September 4, 2023
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Brainstorming can breathe new life into your classes
In education, brainstorming has been regarded mostly as a classroom engagement tool, but it can be so much more than that, says Mattia Miani
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Engaging students with careers resources early and often
Here’s how career centres can reach out to students before they’ve even set foot on campus, and why it matters for their future job search and development
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Bring your learners to life through personas
Understanding your learners and their needs enables you to develop more engaging courses, and personas are a great tool to help you achieve this, as Andrés Ordorica explains
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Move student communication from passive to active using ‘I like, I wish, I wonder’
Rebeca Elizabeth Alvarado Ramírez introduces a methodology that encourages effective communication in digital learning processes
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Why micro-mentoring works for Generation Z
Breaking the support experience into bite-size exchanges does more to increase younger students’ appetite to keep going than the traditional one-to-one mentoring model
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Life after publication: promote your work for maximum impact
Seeing your work in print is by no means the end of the story. Chris Tancock offers advice on how you can make your published work stand out and benefit from the broadest visibility
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Campus talks: an interview with Ngiare Brown, chancellor of James Cook University
Ngiare Brown is the first female and the first Indigenous chancellor of James Cook University. Here, she shares what she hopes to achieve during her tenure, including making higher education a place for Indigenous students
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Circular impact: a call to action for research on grand societal challenges
How to enact a ‘circular’ approach to research and impact so outcomes feed back into the work to inform ongoing planning and improvement
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How can generative AI intersect with Bloom’s taxonomy?
Like in a video game, AI allows us to jump multiple levels, but that doesn’t mean the much-used framework becomes obsolete – we might just need a new approach
August 30, 2023 -
Pathways to prosperity in casual academia
The journey from adjunct to permanent requires adaptability, foresight and self-awareness. Here, Andrew Stapleton offers tips – such as diversifying skills, strategic branding and mobility – to enhance an academic career
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Perfect doesn’t exist and other lessons from developing a whole-university well-being strategy
Challenges to staff and student well-being are part of university life, regardless of how much support is in place. But iterative strategies can improve the entire community’s experience, write Ben Goose and Cassie Wilson
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Free your content! A guide to creating sustainable open licensed media
A guide to creating teaching and learning materials as open educational resources that can be shared and reused by all
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Using active learning to increase student engagement and understanding
Creating an active learning environment in a large group setting is challenging. Ingrid Sierp shares ways to increase engagement, encourage attendance and gauge understanding in real time
August 29, 2023 -
Teaching from the heart in 13 steps
Engaging your students through empathy requires teachers to share their own stories and vulnerabilities and foster a safe space for learning. Here, Beiting He offers 13 ways to create a caring classroom
August 28, 2023