The mechanics of teaching a multi-section 鈥渁ctiveflex鈥 course
Lessons on the mechanics of bringing faculty together to teach a multiple-section class using the activeflex learning model, by Morgan Stanford
April 20, 2022
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A step-by-step guide to designing marking rubrics that will save hours of time
Designing marking rubrics that provide guidance but with enough flexibility for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills in multiple ways is a difficult balancing act. Paul Moss explains how it can be done
April 19, 2022 -
Do our students need to be book smart or street smart? They need to be both
Employers want talent to jump right in and fulfil new tasks without a lot of coaching. Project-based learning will help prepare students for this new way of thinking and working
April 19, 2022 -
Tips for creating open access digital courses focused on tackling the climate crisis
Tips on how to develop, design and deliver open access digital education resources to help educate wider audiences about the climate crisis, by Erika Warnatzsch
April 19, 2022 -
Strategies to train students in three transferable skills wanted by employers
Two simple teaching methods that faculty can use in the classroom to train students in the communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills sought by employers, shared by Elly Vandegrift
April 18, 2022 -
Hyflex learning: what, why and how
Hyflex programmes can extend higher education to a much wider pool of students, through flexible, accessible learning. Johnny Lee explains how institutions can roll out hyflex learning so staff and students feel the benefits
April 15, 2022 -
Decolonising medicine, part two: empowering students
The decolonisation of medicine involves making students active agents of their learning and designing assessments relevant to the skills gained through the process, as Musarrat Maisha Reza explains in her second advice resource on the topic
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Tips on bringing expert professionals to class to support learning
Capturing students鈥 attention can be a challenge for teachers. We propose bringing the real world to the classroom through expert guests, say Gabriela Esp铆nola Carballo and Mariana Elizondo
April 14, 2022 -
Amplifying research: five features of successful impact generation
As UK universities await the results of REF2021 and a new cycle of impact generation starts, how can academics go about amplifying the impact of their research? Charlotte Humma and Tessa Russell share tips
April 14, 2022 -
Campus Talks: How to use social media to promote your work
Two scholars who have embraced social media platforms such as YouTube, Twitter, Twitch and podcasts to communicate their research explain how they got started and what works
April 14, 2022 -
Using vicarious experiences online to engage and motivate students
Vicarious experiences can be harnessed in remote and blended learning to foster both the 鈥榮kill and the will鈥 of students. Roma Forbes outlines how to do it
April 13, 2022 -
Supporting cybersecurity literacy for workforce-ready graduates
Employers need a cybersecurity-literate workforce, and higher education could play a valuable role in filling the gap
April 13, 2022 -
Five practical ways the literature classroom can help student careers
Olivia Burgess offers five tips for using literature classes to explore workplace preparation and engage career-minded students
April 13, 2022 -
Decolonising medicine, part one: taking the first steps
Decolonisation should not be limited to arts and social sciences, but many struggle with how to apply it across STEM disciplines. In her first resource, Musarrat Maisha Reza shares advice on effective approaches to decolonising medicine
April 13, 2022 -
5 ways to become an innovator in higher education
Breaking down norms can seem as disruptive as it is necessary to success 鈥 but strategies such as active listening and embodying change can help smooth the path
April 12, 2022