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 studentsā knowledge. Hereās how to do it
Assessed blogs can help translate the thrill of interactive learning into tangible outcomes that enrich and showcase studentsā knowledge. Hereās how to do it
Patrick Sanaghan explains how universities can distil the lessons of the past 18 months of crisis to inform strategic future plans
Shuhan Li and Olivia Sun share what they learned when testing out gamification strategies and technologies to tackle challenges presented by online learning
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
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 ā and liberating ā but universities must provide digital spaces where we can do so freely, says Andy Farnell
Parag Dandgey shares creative-writing activities designed to improve studentsā 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 studentsā studies to the world around them
Creative collaborations between students in different disciplines can offer opportunities to gain āreal worldā experience and apply their knowledge in new contexts. Allison Schwartz explains how
Itās 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