Effective ways to keep online language students motivated
A learning designer discusses tried and tested strategies to keep students engaged in online language courses
August 7, 2024
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Are you ready to be an invested mentor?
The ‘invested mentor’ model takes mentorship beyond process and logistics. In this model, an effective relationship is based on connection rather than formalities with a mentor who prioritises their mentee’s success
August 7, 2024 -
The iScanner app supports the academic community in information sharing and management
By providing an easy, reliable and secure way to scan and share documents, the iScanner app contributes to the digitalisation efforts in higher education
August 6, 2024 -
Tackling bias and microaggressions in higher education
Actionable strategies and insights to help higher education institutions attract and retain ethnic-minority staff
August 6, 2024 -
Apply the principles of critical pedagogy to GenAI
Artificial intelligence can shape our educational practices – but when we allow this to happen unthinkingly, what do we risk losing? Here’s how to stay uncomfortable and ask the critical questions
August 6, 2024 -
How to enhance teaching skills in a multidisciplinary environment
Technical challenges as well as the personal demands that teachers face make support programmes at higher education institutions all the more important. Here’s how self-paced, modular training can boost teacher engagement and student satisfaction
August 6, 2024 -
Confronting challenges to academic integrity in the age of AI
Institutions must strike a balance between using AI to enhance education and preserving confidence in the value of academic qualifications
August 5, 2024 -
Creating secure assessments to meet the challenges posed by AI
As newer models of generative AI come into circulation, institutions must consider strategies for developing secure assessments and ensuring the transparent use of AI
August 5, 2024 -
How to start a language-teaching podcast
Suggestions for teachers who want to create podcasts to supplement formal classroom learning, based on the experience of an English for academic purposes teacher
August 5, 2024 -
Create healthy relationships between faculty members for the benefit of everyone
When staff members at an institution work together amicably, student performance improves, a collaborative environment forms and the academic community is made even stronger. Here’s how to do it
August 5, 2024 -
Key questions to help universities measure societal impact
When societal impact has so many definitions, how can higher education institutions measure it without overlap or disengagement? This coordinated approach aims to find accepted, effective common ground
August 5, 2024 -
Improving the digital experience for Black international students
Strategies UK institutions should take to enable Black international students’ smooth transition into university
August 2, 2024 -
AcademiaTok: how to inspire Generation Z with academic research
Explaining research in a short social media video is a major green flag for the Covid-19 generation. Here’s how to use existing resources to hit TikTok and Instagram
August 2, 2024 -
What can universities do to support academic couples?
What elements can make a university stand out as being partner friendly? Here are ways for institutions to support academics in dual-career partnerships – and boost their ability to attract and retain the best talent
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Campus talks: how to prepare for university leadership
Middlesex University vice-chancellor Shân Wareing talks about the need to make the path to senior roles transparent and why confidence is not the be-all and end-all of leadership
August 1, 2024