What my students have taught me about being a teacher
Approach teaching as a collaboration between you and your students. Veselin Jungic looks back on what he’s learned
January 2, 2024
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Stay in your lane or swim sideways: working respectfully in the third space
Learning designers and subject matter experts often have to navigate the choppy waters of course co-creation. Here, Jay Cohen offers six tips for collaborating successfully
January 2, 2024 -
We used a hybrid escape room to dramatically boost student attendance
Low class attendance has been a growing trend since the pandemic, so how can we encourage students to come back? Educators at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University share their innovative strategy
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Better together: co-teaching to support equity in educator training
Clinical experiences, methods courses, service learning and experiential learning can enhance teacher candidates’ ability to support English language learners. Here, Molly Riddle and Kelli Bernedo offer advice for using co-teaching in educator training
December 29, 2023 -
How can we encourage more prospective first-generation students to apply to university?
Reflecting on her experiences as a first-generation student and widening participation practitioner, Raeesah Ellis-Haque shares insight into how universities can ensure communications and outreach activities speak to prospective first-generation students
December 28, 2023 -
Building trust in research: how effective patient and public involvement can help
Involving patients and the public in research results in more relevant outcomes and gathers insight into what issues affect and are of importance to them and their communities, writes Gary Hickey
December 28, 2023 -
Using communication before content to develop cognitive presence
Cognitive presence goes beyond physical presence and enables students to feel comfortable in the learning environment, writes Alison Thirlwall. It puts the educator in students’ minds as a supporter and guide
December 27, 2023 -
Empower communities using the Tree of Hope activity for post-project evaluation
Post-project evaluation tools that generate useful participant feedback drive positive, enduring change, write Suthawan Thummasungwan and Prakit Arsa
December 27, 2023 -
How to engage students using public advocacy
Use real-world events to help students join the dots in their learning. Cornelia Koch outlines how
December 27, 2023 -
Show your research impact: a guide for academics and researchers
In academia, effectively demonstrating and communicating the real-world impact of research is increasingly vital for scholars, driven by demands from funding bodies and academic institutions
December 22, 2023 -
Conferences, TED talks and social media: the ultimate tools for academic profile building
Effective social media use and strategic networking can help you shape a distinctive personal brand as an academic. Padmakumar K offers some practical guidance on how to increase your reach
December 22, 2023 -
The comfort and joy of flipping the classroom
‘Tis the season to embrace the magic of a flipped classroom. Multidisciplinary educators offer their perspectives
December 22, 2023 -
It can be different: managing time, tasks and well-being in academia
Academic careers are often associated with long hours, overwhelming workload and burnout – but it doesn’t have to be that way. Understanding the nature of knowledge work can help, says Katrina McChesney
December 21, 2023 -
Prepare for promotion: how to develop a strategy for success
How can you ensure you have the best chances of success when applying for a promotion? Here are some tips from careers consultant Eleanor Hennige
December 21, 2023 -
Maximise your research impact with these seven LinkedIn tips
LinkedIn works as a powerful tool for academics who want to share their research, yet self-promotion can be daunting. Here are seven tips to engage with other academics on the platform and define your brand
December 20, 2023