How can universities meet the growing global demand for higher education, increasing access to a wider pool of students while maintaining the quality of their teaching and learning?
Testing silly ideas and pushing boundaries are crucial 鈭 and liberating 鈭 but universities must provide digital spaces where we can do so freely, says Andy Farnell
Parag Dandgey shares creative-writing activities designed to improve students鈥 critical-thinking skills by developing their understanding of multiple perspectives
Duminda Jayaranjan and Kanthima Kongsathitsuwan outline how to build a basic tech toolkit that will support effective online teaching
Traditional universities are too often led by the interests of lecturers rather than the employment needs of students or recruitment needs of businesses, says Dilshad Sheikh
Niki Vermeulen and Kate Bowell describe a creative approach to place-based learning involving an app that offers educational walking tours linking students鈥 studies to the world around them
Creative collaborations between students in different disciplines can offer opportunities to gain 鈥渞eal world鈥 experience and apply their knowledge in new contexts. Allison Schwartz explains how
It鈥檚 unlikely we are ready for a seismic shift while simultaneously trying to improve the quality of university education in general, say Gunjan Rajput and Swapnarag Swain
Joe Arton shares three evidence-based techniques for creating teaching and learning videos that will improve student engagement and learning outcomes
The will to evolve is essential followed by a technology-led approach to pedagogy, student engagement and interactivity, says Steve Davies
Jamie Darwen explains how community projects offer creative and practical ways to enhance student learning and shares advice on building successful partnerships outside the university
David Quinn explains how strategies that work in person to facilitate active participation and peer support among students can be adapted to large online lectures
Charlie Reis shares advice on successfully teaching large cohorts by getting students actively involved in learning activities rather than passively listening
Yidan Qin shares some key lessons from a survey of students regarding what is needed to make online teaching effective
A little strategising can go a long way in increasing contact points with students without sacrificing work-life balance, says Sarah Rose Cavanagh