Make social-emotional learning part of teaching: it’s easier than you think
These practical, achievable tips show how to incorporate social-emotional learning into everyday educational practices
July 8, 2022
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Embrace students’ eco-anxiety to spur critical and systemic climate action
Luis Gerardo Rojas Solorio gives tips on how to leverage and assuage your students’ eco-anxiety, using fun games and discussions, in order to drive change
July 8, 2022 -
Use technology to hook students’ interest when teaching online
Used strategically, technology can be employed to make teaching more entertaining and engaging. Luqian Huang shares examples of how to use digital tools to support effective pedagogies
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How leaders can and must work together to address inequity
Leading by example and striking the right balance between competition and collaboration are crucial points for those hoping to lead HE to a more equitable future
July 7, 2022 -
Foundations to lay when teaching computational and data skills
Traditional teaching in data analysis focuses on statistics and visualisation but an emphasis on foundational data and computational skills is needed to prepare students to work with real data, explains Philip Leftwich
July 7, 2022 -
Business schools must play their part in supporting those fleeing Ukraine
As providers of education that sits at the interface of industry and academia, the onus is on business schools to step up during times of crisis
July 6, 2022 -
Decolonising your learning resources: representation matters
Find out what steps can be taken to review your learning resources from an anti-racism lens and why this is important for both ethnic minority and white students
July 6, 2022 -
THE podcast: what Freeman Hrabowski wants you to know about inclusivity
Having difficult conversations, building trust and analysing student data are all part of Freeman Hrabowski’s approach to inclusivity at UMBC
July 6, 2022 -
Learning can be an emotional roller coaster: how can we help our students (and ourselves) enjoy the ride?
Emotions can help and hinder learning. These practical, evidence-based strategies can help teachers understand and engage student emotions for better outcomes
July 6, 2022 -
Say goodbye to bored students
Boredom is the enemy of learning. Educators can minimise it, increase student engagement and allow deep learning to take place with these practical tips
July 5, 2022 -
What can your university do to combat student loneliness?
Five steps universities can take to reduce student loneliness and provide better mental health support
July 5, 2022 -
The 7 steps for designing activities in hybrid courses
When planning a hybrid course, a main concern is how to design the activities in this still relatively unfamiliar format
July 5, 2022 -
Ten platinum rules for PhD supervisors
Is it time to add PhD supervision to your skill set? Tara Brabazon explains the pitfalls, challenges and rewards of this key academic role for the rookie mentor
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Original essays written in seconds: how ‘transformers’ will change assessment
Artificial intelligence that generates original text will be both empowering and disruptive for students and higher education at large, say Mike Sharples and Rafael Pérez y Pérez
July 4, 2022 -
How to cultivate learning communities among university teaching staff
Creating a professional learning community among front-line teaching staff can be a big help when implementing new curricula. Adrian Lam presents some ways to do so
July 4, 2022