Reconceptualise the ‘classroom’ for enhanced student engagement
Student-centred learning strategies that will boost engagement holistically across in-person and digital learning spaces
October 11, 2023
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Twenty per cent of US undergraduates have children – we must do more to support them
Dedicating funds and resources to parenting students, most of whom are mothers and single, is also an investment in the prosperity of future generations, writes Sara Goldrick-Rab
October 11, 2023 -
Mastering generative AI: crafting reusable prompts for effective learning design
Richard McInnes and Ajay Kulkarni discuss how to get consistent quality and replicable results when using generative AI to support course design and development
October 10, 2023 -
Using the power of debate to enhance critical thinking
Asking students to analyse, defend and counterargue a contentious issue has proved an engaging way to teach reasoning and communication skills in organisational behaviour courses
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Autism in academic settings: unleashing unique strengths with adjustments
Practical accommodations that support autistic individuals in higher education and embrace the strengths they bring to the workforce, fostering inclusion and productivity
October 10, 2023 -
Benchmark survey reveals the landscape of higher education marketing
A new report highlights the gap between what marketing teams think prospective students want and their actual needs
October 9, 2023 -
Diversity efforts in academia are leading us towards ‘the oppression Olympics’
EDI campaigns and scholarships keep failing ethnic minority students because they are tailored to the needs of white people, writes Andrea E.L. Attipoe
October 9, 2023 -
How do we write alternative text for images in education?
Descriptions of images in online documents help all readers – not just those with vision impairment – to fully understand the photograph, chart or graph and make the information accessible
October 9, 2023 -
ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support administrative tasks
In the third part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to assist with administrative duties
October 9, 2023 -
How to be an ally and support colleagues suffering from long Covid
Universities and employees are still learning about long Covid and how to deal with it, meaning it’s even more important to offer help and reasonable adjustments
October 6, 2023 -
So what? Who cares? The skill of talking about impact
Darcey Gillie explains the importance of talking about impact in higher education and offers practical steps on how to do it
October 6, 2023 -
Do you speak Gen Z or are you a noob?
Students want to study with academics who understand them and speak their language rather than learn from people they feel are out of touch. Here’s how to align your lingo and foster engagement
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Student support: four ways to innovate for improvement
What fresh approaches could provide more proactive, tailored and cohesive student support? Andy Wistow shares insights from pilot schemes designed to do just that
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Want student success? Modernising your careers centre is vital
Camille Dumont gives advice on how to adapt a university careers centre to better align with the evolving needs of students and the job market
October 5, 2023 -
Sparking online joy: five ways to keep students engaged
Five guiding principles to use when designing and developing content for short online courses that will keep students engaged
October 5, 2023