Engaging with the world from your home classroom: tips for internationalising the curriculum
Tanja Reiffenrath shares advice on giving curricula an international dimension that helps students develop global perspectives
September 9, 2021
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The dos and don’ts for setting up an international campus
Tobias Kliem offers insight on what to prioritise and what to avoid when setting up a branch campus overseas
September 9, 2021 -
Top tips for developing an effective virtual exchange programme
Justine Seran and Randall Reinhard offer guidance on building a virtual exchange programme to provide flexible international learning opportunities for students who cannot travel abroad
September 8, 2021 -
University leaders need to demonstrate an adaptive mindset
With huge change ahead, leaders must be brave and accept that the right decisions may not always deliver the best spreadsheet results, say Alasdair Blair and Sarah Jones
September 8, 2021 -
Designing ‘knowledge checker’ quizzes that motivate students to review feedback and revise learning
Jonathan Sim advises on designing regular quizzes as a tool to ensure students review their assignment feedback and address gaps in their understanding
September 8, 2021 -
Stay in the frame: how to persuade students to keep cameras on in lessons
Paul Moss shares advice on how to convince students that making themselves visible during online classes is in their own interest and will aid learning outcomes
September 7, 2021 -
What is the purpose of a university lecture?
We must continue to question the true role of the lecture and how lecture recordings fit in to the effective delivery of higher education, says Jill MacKay
September 7, 2021 -
Mental health support for international students: five key steps
Frank Haber explains what support mechanisms universities must put in place to protect international students’ mental health
September 7, 2021 -
Targeted advice and guidance is crucial for widening participation
Especially post-Covid, pupils need a strong foundation that prepares them for future post-18 decisions
September 6, 2021 -
Building a community of support for remote students through academic advising
Janet Morrison details academic advising strategies that keep students feeling connected and supported throughout their educational journeys when learning online
September 6, 2021 -
Ready, player one? How video games can help engage students
Engaging, rewarding and a great way to encourage active participation, games are a brilliant addition to a teaching and learning environment, says Chris Headleand
September 3, 2021 -
Running effective tutorials in transnational education
Michael Daw explores the challenges and misconceptions related to running interactive tutorials in joint international courses, based on his experience teaching a UK-China programme in China
September 3, 2021 -
Place-based learning in digital universities
A discussion of how the exploration and understanding of a place can be the backbone of higher education teaching and learning, whether delivered online or in-person
September 3, 2021 -
THE podcast: bridging higher education’s new digital divide
Lauren Herckis from Carnegie Mellon University discusses her research into the new digital divide in ed-tech knowledge and pedagogical training among faculty and how universities can work to fill it
September 2, 2021 -
Relationship building among globally diverse students in a borderless university
Monika Foster offers insights into why and how to encourage relationship-building between global learners by celebrating diversity and encouraging collaboration in teaching, learning and assessment
September 2, 2021