Virtual international exchange needs a sharpening of practice
For committed international educators, there is a need to clarify the purpose of virtual exchange before the trend takes hold, says Benjamin Tak Yuen Chan
April 16, 2021
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THE podcast: student employability post-pandemic
How can universities prepare students for a post-Covid workplace?
April 15, 2021 -
Virtual language learning through synchronous and asynchronous teaching
Theresa Perales and Kelly Metz-Matthews outline how synchronous and asynchronous online teaching tools can be used to engage students in new ways that enhance their language proficiencies
April 15, 2021 -
Lessons learned teaching online, from wi-fi woes to war zones
Human issues, particularly willingness to contribute to discussions, were more significant than tech issues when teaching across borders to diverse audiences, says David Mould
April 15, 2021 -
Using coaching circles to beat isolation and spur reflexive work
Glen Cousquer explains how coaching circles run by students with their peers can help beat feelings of isolation and guide students to overcome personal or course-related challenges
April 14, 2021 -
Biden’s next big deal must include expanded broadband access
The pandemic helped expose an insidious digital divide that imperils efforts to reduce inequality and promote social mobility, says Jem Spectar
April 14, 2021 -
Five steps to making your digital course content more accessible for all
Drew McConnell describes some straightforward techniques to make your digital course content more accessible and improve the overall user experience for students
April 13, 2021 -
Co-creation does not need to stop because we’ve moved online
Co-creation is far more about mindset than suitability for a particular setting, and the evidence demonstrating its benefits is growing, says Catherine Bovill
April 13, 2021 -
A blueprint for an engaging and student-centred online degree that works
Sue Brown and Karalee Dwyer explain how to approach online education to ensure it is not just an adaptation from face-to-face delivery but purpose-built for better learning outcomes
April 12, 2021 -
Virtual learning environments mustn’t lead to module silos
We must ensure modules complement one another by establishing consistency in their form and functioning, says Maurice Kinsella
April 12, 2021 -
Using learning technologies to enhance students’ professional communication skills
Learning technology offers an opportunity to embed useful workplace skills training into university courses, as Kyle Bowen and Allison Hall explain
April 9, 2021 -
Delivering blended learning to work for all students, everywhere
Blended learning enables universities to serve students on campus and overseas with a quality education but requires careful planning and delivery, as Eddy S Fang, Ewout van der Schaft and Patricia Pieterse explain
April 8, 2021 -
Supporting foreign-language students in online class discussions
Online discussions pose a challenge for foreign-language students studying remotely overseas, so instructors should take steps to support their understanding and engagement, says Liyun Wendy Choo
April 8, 2021 -
Don’t let Covid disrupt bonding with overseas students
We will need to work harder than ever to create meaningful interactions between international and domestic students in pandemic times, says Futao Huang
April 8, 2021 -
Negotiating the minefield of global online teaching: dealing with difference
Farish A. Noor offers advice on managing the conflicting viewpoints of students living and studying in different countries and cultural contexts when teaching international groups online
April 7, 2021