A mentoring scheme for graduate teaching assistants
How to shape a mentoring scheme to help graduate teaching assistants develop their instructional practice and gain professional qualifications
May 11, 2023
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Digital assessment: enhancing student outcomes and the case for leadership
The digitalisation of the campus has ushered in a new era for blended learning, but for students to reap the benefits of digital assessment, strong leadership and academic support are vital for designing alternatives to the traditional exam
May 10, 2023 -
How leading business schools are keeping up with student expectations
If the technological tools students use in their daily lives offer them an engaging, personalised, and accessible experience, it only makes sense that their learning tools should provide a similar level of quality
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Understanding students’ diverse digital learning needs to bolster institutional success
As student bodies at UK universities increasingly demand flexibility in their studies, institutions need to consider the efficacy of their digital learning offerings
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Advice for lecturers on how to keep students’ attention
Psychology-based rhetoric training is a way to help lecturers counteract the fall in students’ active attention span. This programme aims to give them speaking skills and confidence that will enhance their effectiveness as educators
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How to pitch a book to an academic publisher
Key considerations for researchers when choosing an academic publisher and preparing their pitch
May 10, 2023 -
How supervisors can use research competitions to inspire lifetime learning
While some may think that entering student science competitions is all about the gold medals, the long-term nature of such projects is perfect fodder for learning meaningful skills
May 10, 2023 -
How universities are adapting to the rapid pace of technological evolution
The ever-changing nature of work presents a challenge to universities, where creating a culture of lifelong learning is essential
May 9, 2023 -
How to publish responsible reproducible research
Scientific publishing includes not just the manuscript but also data, computer code and lab protocols. Here, Laurent Heirendt shares practical advice that your research institute can follow to publish research results that are reproducible
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The power of ‘active feedback’ to prepare students for professional experience
Working with industry clients on real-life challenges is an important component of many university courses. Nick Quinn and Alison Gibb explain how they prepare students for this professional experience using ‘active feedback’
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Backing Black scholars: here’s how universities can do better
Yaz Osho offers nine ways that HEIs can start chipping away at the structural disadvantages and institutional practices that negatively impact Black scholars
May 9, 2023 -
Effective assessment practices for a ChatGPT-enabled world
Assessment methods that require students to produce authentic, novel and personalised responses can help educators stay ahead of the uncertainty and workload that AI writers create
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Flip the classroom to improve practical skills teaching
How educators can use a flipped classroom approach to aid the teaching of practical skills to a wide range of students
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How the idea of ‘excellence’ can be misleading in higher education
A new approach to achievement could see a focus on As give way to a suite of mastery that meets students’ needs – and helps faculty balance expectations, writes Michael Dennin
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A simple way to improve navigation in online learning
Five simple steps to use colour to design an engaging menu and navigation system that enhances digital learning environments and platforms
May 5, 2023