Creative writing to hone critical thinking
Parag Dandgey shares creative-writing activities designed to improve students’ critical-thinking skills by developing their understanding of multiple perspectives
August 5, 2021
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Building a tech toolkit to solve online teaching challenges
Duminda Jayaranjan and Kanthima Kongsathitsuwan outline how to build a basic tech toolkit that will support effective online teaching
August 4, 2021 -
Choppy digital waters lie ahead for many storied institutions
Traditional universities are too often led by the interests of lecturers rather than the employment needs of students or recruitment needs of businesses, says Dilshad Sheikh
August 4, 2021 -
Developing an educational app to engage students in the world around them
Niki Vermeulen and Kate Bowell describe a creative approach to place-based learning involving an app that offers educational walking tours linking students’ studies to the world around them
August 4, 2021 -
Connecting research and humanities through creative collaborations
Creative collaborations between students in different disciplines can offer opportunities to gain “real world” experience and apply their knowledge in new contexts. Allison Schwartz explains how
August 3, 2021 -
Is blended learning just a pipe dream for Indian HE?
It’s unlikely we are ready for a seismic shift while simultaneously trying to improve the quality of university education in general, say Gunjan Rajput and Swapnarag Swain
August 3, 2021 -
Three video techniques for increasing student engagement
Joe Arton shares three evidence-based techniques for creating teaching and learning videos that will improve student engagement and learning outcomes
August 2, 2021 -
The foundational steps needed to advance online higher education post-Covid
The will to evolve is essential followed by a technology-led approach to pedagogy, student engagement and interactivity, says Steve Davies
July 30, 2021 -
Creative ways to boost student learning through community-based projects
Jamie Darwen explains how community projects offer creative and practical ways to enhance student learning and shares advice on building successful partnerships outside the university
July 30, 2021 -
Embedding peer support among students in large online lectures
David Quinn explains how strategies that work in person to facilitate active participation and peer support among students can be adapted to large online lectures
July 29, 2021 -
Big-class energy: how to get large groups learning by doing, not just listening
Charlie Reis shares advice on successfully teaching large cohorts by getting students actively involved in learning activities rather than passively listening
July 29, 2021 -
What can we learn from students about online education?
Yidan Qin shares some key lessons from a survey of students regarding what is needed to make online teaching effective
July 28, 2021 -
A low-touch approach to high-touch online teaching
A little strategising can go a long way in increasing contact points with students without sacrificing work-life balance, says Sarah Rose Cavanagh
July 28, 2021 -
A guide to selecting the right ed-tech tools for your university
Vikas Nand Kumar Batheja presents the key considerations and questions to ask when selecting new technological tools to support your teaching and university support services
July 27, 2021 -
Online review exercises to improve student performance in large courses
Online review exercises, used in combination with other learning activities, improve student engagement and learning performance in large online courses, Peng Cheng and Rui Ding explain
July 26, 2021