The five pillars of a quality online education
Raj Kumar describes five key pillars universities must build on to ensure end-to-end, effective delivery of quality online education
March 26, 2021
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Rethinking assessment in line with the changing world of work
Sarah Montano offers insight on redesigning assessment in the digital space to test the skills students will need in their future careers
March 25, 2021 -
Deter contract cheating in online assessment with a multi-pronged approach
The essay mills industry is booming in response to student demand. Irene Glendinning explains how universities must respond with a range of actions, not one quick fix
March 25, 2021 -
Course learning outcomes: how to create them and align them to assessment
Paul Moss explains how to structure online courses to build students’ knowledge methodically towards set learning outcomes and skills which should themselves, be used to shape assessment
March 24, 2021 -
Boosting international education and collaboration through online delivery
With its lack of physical boundaries, online teaching can be used to boost access to learning for international students, as Stuart Perrin explains
March 24, 2021 -
Guide learning by activating students’ inner feedback
David Nicol explains how students can be guided to make comparisons and feedback on their own work, rather than relying on instructor comments, for improved learning outcomes
March 23, 2021 -
Active, collaborative, authentic: the evolution of teaching post-Covid
How to facilitate active, collaborative and authentic learning experiences by using digital tools to enhance teaching now and post-Covid-19
March 23, 2021 -
Singing on mute: facilitating practical creative work online
Rebecca Berkley shares lessons on creating an immersive, inspiring digital learning environment to teach practical and creative subjects online
March 22, 2021 -
Leading with humanity in your online classroom: Tips beyond tech
How to ensure the human side of teaching is not lost and that pedagogical practices promoting care drive decisions when instructing online, from research by Mary Candace Raygoza, Aaminah Norris and Raina León
March 19, 2021 -
THE podcast: making the case for better faculty training
How should the role of academics evolve to ensure students receive the high quality teaching they deserve?
March 18, 2021 -
Making online learning accessible for students with disabilities
Online learning offers opportunities to widen accessibility for disabled students through careful course design and delivery. Clare Mullaney shares three tips to ensure your digital teaching is accessible to all learners
March 18, 2021 -
Assessing your assessment: creating inclusive and meaningful assignments
Online teaching has forced a major rethink of exams, so how can academics ensure they make the new-style assessments accessible and relevant to all students? Kimberly Wilder-Davis explains
March 17, 2021 -
Diversity statements: what to avoid and what to include
Diversity statements are increasingly important for faculty, both when teaching online and applying for jobs. Pardis Mahdavi and Scott Brooks outline what to avoid and what to include when drafting a diversity statement
March 17, 2021 -
Five simple ways to recreate the practical sides of teaching online
It can be a challenge to shift physical elements of teaching online. Eoin Coakley shares five approaches to recreating the experience of in-person learning for remote students
March 16, 2021 -
Get serious about humour in your online classroom
Humour can grab and hold students’ attention. Abha Ahuja and Trang Nguyen outline ways to introduce more laughter into online classes
March 15, 2021