Developing an explorer mindset to build resilience
Developing an ‘explorer mindset’ can help faculty and students build resilience by moving from fear to curiosity, as Portia Hickey explains
May 3, 2021
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Online micro-learning can transform the teaching of sensitive topics
Non-linear course design means that emotive and uncomfortable content can be paused or skipped and returned to another time, says Gemma Ahearne
May 3, 2021 -
Cybersecurity in online learning
Mohammed Rehman explains what steps universities should take to educate staff and students about cybersecurity and how to protect themselves when teaching and learning online
April 30, 2021 -
The sector should come together to welcome students back to campus
Universities wasted a lot of time developing individual online transition resources last year. Let’s not make the same mistake again, says Donna Murray
April 30, 2021 -
Fostering module consistency to aid learning
Maurice Kinsella and John Wyatt explain how to keep a level of consistency throughout course modules that helps students achieve the desired learning outcomes
April 29, 2021 -
Teaching students to think for themselves is not enough
The critical thinking ideal is too individualistic and self-focused − students must learn to help others think well, too, says T. Ryan Byerly
April 29, 2021 -
Building community in the classroom whatever your teaching modality
Nancy Gleason offers three tips for building community among students whatever your teaching modality
April 28, 2021 -
Rethinking remote labs to deliver during Covid and beyond
Our faculty has devised truly innovative methods to replace the in-person lab experience, says Maria Klawe
April 28, 2021 -
Embracing a compassionate approach in higher education
Caroline Harvey and Frances Maratos explain how to embed compassionate communication into higher education when teaching online
April 27, 2021 -
A bit of creativity can go a long way when teaching online
It’s crucial to shake things up to stop online delivery from homogenising even the most disparate teaching styles, says Constanza Pacher
April 27, 2021 -
Enabling behavioural change for participants in an online setting
Narayan Pant describes how he adapted his leadership course to online and uncovered opportunities for intimate group learning, deep reflection and flexibility that can serve learners long after the pandemic
April 26, 2021 -
Only a digital drive will allow us to capture the boom in STEM interest
We certainly don’t want to turn away thousands of enthusiastic STEM students due to a lack of capacity, says Steve Davies
April 26, 2021 -
How to embed the SDGs into your online teaching and learning
Academics and experts in sustainability look at how universities can harness online teaching to advance the aims of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals
April 23, 2021 -
How to use visual media to spur inquiry-based learning online
Nataša Lacković talks through an image-based concept inquiry cycle she has developed to use visual media as a learning tool online
April 23, 2021 -
AI has been trumpeted as our saviour, but it’s complicated
Time saved by lecturers on marking assignments could indeed be used to enrich teaching, but unfortunately many silver linings have a cloud, says Harin Sellahewa
April 23, 2021