Flip the script on criticism
Criticism is a part of academic life, but you can reframe your perspective to embrace feedback constructively. Tan Xiang Ren offers advice
April 30, 2024
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The ‘deep learn’ framework: elevating AI literacy in higher education
AI literacy is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s a critical skill for university students. The ‘deep learn’ framework offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing literacy around artificial intelligence and application in higher education settings
April 30, 2024 -
AI and assessment redesign: a four-step process
If GenAI tools have ushered in an era in which institutions can no longer assure the integrity of each individual assessment, the sector must focus on assuring the integrity of awards, write Samuel Doherty and Steven Warburton
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Is it time to turn off AI detectors?
In this extract from their new book, ‘Teaching with AI: A Practical Guide to a New Era of Human Learning’, José Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson discuss the reliability of AI detection tools and how to combat cheating without them
April 30, 2024 -
How to develop cognitive presence in your learning community
In an effective learning community, students feel safe to challenge their own preconceptions and reflect on their progress. Here, Hannah Shaw and Mike Hackman offer quick, effective wins to develop cognitive presence in and beyond the classroom
April 29, 2024 -
Using the Snowflake Method to build belonging on campus
To build a sense of belonging, institutions must create a tailored programme to match the needs of their unique demographic and local environment
April 29, 2024 -
How to develop a digital competency framework everyone can benefit from
It’s up to higher education institutions to teach students the digital skills they’ll need for the world of work. Steven Wong outlines the framework his team developed to educate students and staff
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How to train world-champion cardiologists
Competition, cooperation and continuity in talent support play integral roles in training and preparing medical professionals, and improving patient care, write three cardiologists
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Student communication: a compassionate approach
Compassionate student communication that ensures engagement is personal and unique to each student could enhance the university experience
April 26, 2024 -
Three approaches to improve your online teaching
When designing online courses and teaching remotely, teachers need to select the framework that supports learning goals. Here, three academics break online learning techniques into their key parts
April 25, 2024 -
Campus Talks: Interview with Mark Thompson, professor of digital economy at the University of Exeter
Academic, practitioner and policy commentator Mark Thompson shares his concern that UK higher education is drifting from its true north of research, teaching and impact in the wake of complex digital change and the prisoner’s dilemma of whole-sector transformation
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How can we take research from the lab to the marketplace?
When getting the products of your research into the hands of the people who need them, challenges arise. Vorathin Epin, Ibham Veza, Mazian Mohammad and Abdul Rahim Othman offer advice on how to overcome them
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Digital marketing for universities: strategies for success
University marketing teams can increase their visibility and attract a diverse applicant pool by using contemporary strategies, writes Archana R. Nayak
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Playing the promotion game: how to navigate upshifting
Done well, upshifting helps you to gain experience and develop capabilities that support your career development and promotion prospects, write educators at the University of Bristol
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There’s nothing technical about cybersecurity
Discussing and demystifying cybersecurity can help us shift it from a technology issue to being all about people, even at the sector level, writes David Batho
April 24, 2024