Five things I learned from my trip to Parliament as an early career researcher
After getting a chance to present her PhD and postdoctoral research to politicians in Westminster, Lucy Eddy shares her five key takeaways
January 31, 2023
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My teacher’s a robot: beating negative perceptions when teaching online
Students on online courses complain of a lack of interaction, motivation and familiarity with teachers, research shows. Wendy Cowan looks at how to build ‘instructor presence’ into online courses
January 30, 2023 -
Formative, summative or diagnostic assessment? A guide
An introduction to three of the key forms of assessment along with how they can be applied in the classroom
January 30, 2023 -
Embrace the unpredictability of teaching in community colleges
A diverse community college classroom is full of opportunities for enriching, student-led discussions, says Dale Schlundt
January 27, 2023 -
New views on the block: schedule or philosophy?
Colorado College founded its Block Plan in the heady, revolutionary late 1960s. What can a look back over 50 years teach us about the future of compressed and modular modes of curriculum delivery?
January 27, 2023 -
Questions for thinking about your career vitality
Vitality is at the opposite end of the motivation spectrum from burnout. Where do you sit? Here are 10 questions that university faculty can use to reflect on their experience
January 27, 2023 -
Three steps to accepting failure: recognise, embrace and enculturate
Many fail to see the blood, sweat and tears that often go into both successes and failures. We must learn how to celebrate the process as well as the outcome
January 27, 2023 -
The art of fostering collegiality
With responsibility to encourage collegiality in their domain but limited authority to make it happen, what is a department chair to do? Kevin Dettmar shares the uses and misuses of academia’s professional bonds
January 26, 2023 -
Five tips for creating cheat-proof classes
Claudia Danelia Chamorro Urroz has implemented five simple practices into her teaching that have all but eradicated cheating. Here, she shares the secrets of her success
January 26, 2023 -
So, you want to use ChatGPT in the classroom?
If you’re unsure about ChatGPT but would like to start incorporating it in your classes, Ben Swift outlines methods and things to think about
January 26, 2023 -
Show off students’ employability with e-portfolios
Why and how to make e-portfolios a central part of university courses, helping students identify and exhibit skills that will appeal to employers, by Lourdes Guàrdia and Marcelo Maina
January 26, 2023 -
Cut the copying: tips to discourage plagiarism
Plagiarism is a growing problem for higher education institutions. Temesgen Kifle and Parvinder Kler share tips for instructors (and students) on how to reduce this form of student academic misconduct
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Building the future: the case for inter-faculty learning
Launching an innovative inter-faculty way of working has brought great benefit to students, especially in the post-Covid period, say Gemma Ahearne and Matt Murphy
January 25, 2023 -
How to build quantitative evidence of your teaching expertise
Teaching impact can be difficult to measure but by sharing insight, resources and teaching materials online, you can start to build quantitative evidence of your expertise as Philip Leftwich explains
January 25, 2023 -
How technology companies are supporting the transformation of Indian higher education
The National Education Policy provides a framework for Indian universities to transform for the future. Industry partners can support this evolution to ensure student success and institutional excellence
January 24, 2023