How to refine, enrich and expand research through teaching practices
Adrian Lam offers tips on how academics can use their teaching to refine, enrich and expand their research methods
August 31, 2021
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Follow the (learning) science and put problem solving at the centre of teaching
Rather than a digital transformation, universities should undergo a learning transformation that supports evidence-based teaching, argue Carl Wieman and Bror Saxberg
August 31, 2021 -
How challenging can my content be?
Paul Moss explores the concept of cognitive load as a way to determine how challenging your learning content should be to remain effective
August 30, 2021 -
Early career researchers can say no, too
Coming up with a series of questions for ECRs about each ‘opportunity’ as it arises can help them decide what is worthy of their time, says Lucas Lixinski
August 27, 2021 -
Virtual classroom connections: enhancing three presence elements via online tools
Nguyen Hoang Thuan and Pham Cong Hiep provide practical tips for enhancing three types of presence – teaching, social and cognitive – in online learning and teaching, based on their research
August 27, 2021 -
Developing research skills post-pandemic: creating space for reflection and conversation
Three research advisers share advice on how institutions should support researchers to develop their professional skills and confidence post-pandemic
August 26, 2021 -
How to assess if online tools will enhance learning experiences
Elizabeth Ellis offers five tips for assessing and selecting digital education tools that will improve rather than distract from your teaching
August 26, 2021 -
Teaching the skills wanted by employers in 2021 and beyond
Dilshad Sheikh makes a case for universities to work more closely with employers to shape industry-relevant courses and expose students to more real-world practical training and assessment
August 25, 2021 -
We must dismantle the invisible career barriers in HE
Despite surface appearances, universities’ recruitment and selection practices still present hidden obstacles to under-represented groups
August 25, 2021 -
Generating immersive, large-scale teaching experiences in video games
Richard Fitzpatrick and Thomas Little offer insights for designing and developing immersive learning experiences using video games, based on their experience using Minecraft in their teaching
August 24, 2021 -
Why are primary sources important in teaching?
Seth Cayley explains why primary sources are a powerful learning tool to help students gain a better understanding of current events and hone critical-thinking skills
August 24, 2021 -
Guiding students to learn from each other through peer feedback
Sam Evans and David Collett share a framework to guide students in effective peer review to boost learning outcomes
August 23, 2021 -
We need to help students overcome their textbook troubles
As institutions re-examine the costs of attending university, the affordability of course materials is again moving to the centre of the conversation, writes Raj Kaji
August 23, 2021 -
Three lessons from exhibiting final-year projects online
Dechanuchit Katanyutaveetip describes three unexpected benefits he and his students discovered after they were forced to move the exhibition of their final-year projects online
August 23, 2021 -
Flexi-learning on a shoestring
Four Australian academics discuss how universities can deliver quality flexible teaching and learning on already stretched budgets
August 20, 2021