Enabling digital transformation in higher education in South Africa
Ahead of an upcoming ̽»¨ÊÓƵ and D2L webinar, Israel Rosales found out more about technology solutions for South African higher education
June 20, 2024
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Tried and tested ways to teach your students soft skills
The introduction of ChatGPT reignited the debate surrounding employability skills. Add two decades of intensifying international competition and a pandemic, and it is no wonder we’re fundamentally rethinking the modern workplace
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Where’s Hector? How a scavenger hunt helps first-year students explore the university campus
A collaborative discovery activity has benefits that go beyond simply helping new students get to know the university grounds. It fosters belonging and fun – and even promotes physical well-being, writes Hector Viveros Tapia
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It’s all in the presentation: how to engage international students during lectures
The visual dimension of lectures and seminars can create additional challenges for international students, but simple strategies can help in creating useful presentations that support learning
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With AI at their fingertips, are students still learning?
The ubiquity of artificial intelligence may be affecting students’ cognitive development. Gareth Morris and Bamidele Akinwolemiwa consider how to address this
June 20, 2024 -
South African higher education’s opportunity to embrace digital transformation
New models for online learning can help reduce inequality and improve access, say experts
June 19, 2024 -
Enhancing accessibility in education using innovative technological tools
Open dialogue and an inclusive mindset are key to improving equity in learning
June 19, 2024 -
Buddy system: creating community through writing
Is a writing group or partner an effective antidote to post-pandemic isolation during doctoral education? Lena Steveker and Laura Spadon explain how to put a forum for belonging in place
June 19, 2024 -
Master the art of online and in-person interviewing
Interviewing experts is a key part of scientific research, so it’s important to hone your skills. Mahra Haitham Al Hosani and Mariam Shadan provide eight tips – and three things to avoid
June 19, 2024 -
Building kindness into an institutional culture
Advice on how to ground humanity in institutional practices, structures and policies to holistically support faculty and staff
June 19, 2024 -
From blank canvas to cutting-edge campus in one year
Teesside University has brought about an innovative academic delivery model that enables staff to deliver engaging experiences in a reliable and cost-effective way
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How to structure your PhD thesis
Organising your PhD thesis in a logical order is one of the crucial stages of your writing process. Here is a list of the individual components to include
June 18, 2024 -
Campus talks: what does the UK election mean for higher education?
Does the UK general election offer a ray of hope for the beleaguered university sector? Two higher education policy experts give their take on what university leaders can do to make a case for the sector and how a new parliament might tackle hot topics such as international students and research funding
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Get your PhD thesis beach ready
Prepping for the beach requires planning, effort and time management – and so does writing a PhD thesis. John Sinclair offers advice for summer days and doctoral nights
June 18, 2024 -
Learning in South Africa: the evolving education landscape
Read the first of D2L’s two-blog series on learning in South Africa
June 17, 2024