How can we support innovation in teaching practices within universities?
As the inaugural director of her university’s ’education incubator‘, Sarah Dyer shares insight on supporting teaching innovation among your faculty
October 28, 2021
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How I stopped worrying and learned to embrace pre-prepared courses
I was shocked when first told I had to teach a ‘shell’ prepared by a colleague a few years ago, but I’m actually growing from the experience, says George Justice
October 28, 2021 -
Building identity and belonging among students
Proactively building students’ sense of identity and belonging is vital for positive learning outcomes, explains Blake McKimmie. In this video, he gives advice on how it can be achieved
October 27, 2021 -
Researchers: fight back against your struggle with self-promotion
Postdoc or professor, the self-promotion struggle is real. So, how can we promote ourselves without sounding too ‘sales-y’? Emma Williams has the answers
October 27, 2021 -
Preparing students for an uncertain future through career planning
Lessons in engaging students in future career planning and preparation as part of their university studies, shared by Stephen Warrington, Katherine Cameron and Matt Vickers
October 26, 2021 -
I’ve successfully climbed the academic career ladder − now what?
Having spent my entire career trying to get to where I am now, I’m working out how to slow down and seize the opportunities ahead, says Lucas Lixinski
October 26, 2021 -
Two ed-tech trends that educators should watch for
The growth of ed-tech has sparked fresh approaches to teaching. Here, Vikas Nand Kumar Batheja shares two teaching trends worthy of educators’ attention
October 25, 2021 -
Re-engaging adult learners is key to a sustainable HE recovery
Winning back those who left college without a degree will be key in reversing the declines of the past year, say Kai Drekmeier and Amanda Winters
October 25, 2021 -
Co-creating with students: practical considerations and approaches
Stacy Katz explains how to develop meaningful learning experiences by collaborating with students, rather than determining for them
October 22, 2021 -
It’s past time for a serious appraisal of mindfulness education
True mindfulness education goes beyond pedagogy and improving learning outcomes – it is a holistic approach for developing students and staff, says Christine Rivers
October 22, 2021 -
The dos and don’ts of creating a large-scale sustainability module
Rachel Lander, Sylvia Snijders and Gustavo Espinoza Ramos discuss lessons learned from creating a sustainability module that’s taken by 600-plus students per year
October 21, 2021 -
Three steps to designing online learning that supports a sustainable future
Lizzy Garner-Foy offers practical guidance on how to plan, design and develop open, accessible online learning materials that support work towards the SDGs
October 21, 2021 -
Students demand action on the climate crisis now – not later
COP26 is the world’s best – and perhaps last – chance to get runaway climate change under control, and to reach net zero HE needs to act swiftly, says Manveer Gill
October 21, 2021 -
Creating advice videos to help students and support your teaching
Nicholas Morton tackles five basic questions about creating advice videos designed to help students easily source guidance and information when they need it
October 20, 2021 -
Fellow vice-chancellors, we must lead the charge on equality
It’s incumbent on us all to ensure our universities offer inclusive and diverse settings in which anyone, regardless of their background, can flourish, says Craig Mahoney
October 20, 2021