New modes of practicum – synergising online and offline teaching modes
Rohnii Tse provides insight on how teaching the practical application of a subject can be adapted to work via online or remote channels
August 17, 2021
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Using tech to train students in creative problem-solving 
Alison Watson explains how institutions can guide students in developing creative solutions to real-world problems, better preparing them for the demands of the future workplace
August 16, 2021 -
The arts and humanities have not been forgotten: finding funding post-pandemic
Edward Harcourt on why the arts and humanities are vital to tackling societal challenges and what funding streams are available to research within these disciplines
August 13, 2021 -
Make yourself presentable
Richard Gratwick sketches a course designed to develop students’ presentation skills, whether in person or online, using principles that are universal
August 13, 2021 -
Let’s embrace flexible learning as much as we have flexible working
Much like working from home, remote teaching and learning come with a range of benefits to learners if we just make room for them
August 13, 2021 -
How to embed creativity more fully into university curricula
Five key strategies to enhance student creativity through university curricula that encourage exploration and enquiry
August 12, 2021 -
Making space for creativity in higher education
Paul Moss explains why and how university tutors should create opportunities for creative exploration among students within their courses
August 12, 2021 -
Blended learning is so bland − we need to punk things up
Just like musicians on tour, we must focus more on delivery and start holding ourselves to the same standards as any broadcaster or media company, says Jonathan Wilson
August 12, 2021 -
How to support students in work placements remotely
Duminda Jayaranjan and Maruj Limpawattana explain what institutions need to put in place to remotely guide and monitor students on work placements via digital channels
August 11, 2021 -
Making grading in university courses more reliable
Inconsistent or inaccurate grading can have serious real-world consequences for students. Paige Tsai and Danny Oppenheimer offer tips on how to recognise and fix the problem
August 11, 2021 -
Tips for spurring critical thinking among students online
Michelle Horton shares three online course design strategies that will help students develop their critical thinking skills
August 10, 2021 -
Students as educators: the value of assessed blogs to showcase learning
Assessed blogs can help translate the thrill of interactive learning into tangible outcomes that enrich and showcase students’ knowledge. Here’s how to do it
August 9, 2021 -
Don’t lose the lesson: planning design to future-proof higher education
Patrick Sanaghan explains how universities can distil the lessons of the past 18 months of crisis to inform strategic future plans
August 9, 2021 -
Gamification in the classroom: what have we learned?
Shuhan Li and Olivia Sun share what they learned when testing out gamification strategies and technologies to tackle challenges presented by online learning
August 6, 2021 -
We must help our students make this a ‘summer of self-love’
It would be wise to keep an eye on our students over the coming months, as the period after lockdown typically brings intense emotional responses, says Bertus Jeronimus
August 6, 2021