Ensuring quality digital teaching for students locked down overseas
Parama Chaudhury offers advice on how to help international students continue their studies while stuck in their home countries during the pandemic
April 6, 2021
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Grades are dehumanising, but ‘ungrading’ is no simple solution
There is nothing ideologically neutral about grades, and nothing ideologically neutral about the idea we can neatly and tidily do away with them, says Jesse Stommel
April 6, 2021 -
Lessons on improving online teaching from a survey of students in Hong Kong
A survey of students in Hong Kong highlighted concerns relating to the efficacy of online teaching. Ka Ho Mok runs through key lessons for universities looking to improve their digital education
April 5, 2021 -
Supporting students with Covid-related anxiety when teaching online
Helping students manage their anxieties is good pedagogy as it helps them learn. Alexandra Dufresne shares her tips for making students feel supported in the online learning environment
April 2, 2021 -
It’s time for the sector to embrace online work placements
Placement capacity has been shaken to its core by the Covid-19 pandemic, creating a huge backlog. We must look for sustainable alternative solutions, says Gilly Salmon
April 2, 2021 -
Using internationalisation to enhance digital learning experiences for all
Omolabake Fakunle explains how steps to support internationalisation in digital teaching can enhance the learning experience for all students
April 1, 2021 -
May the force be with you: driving diversity in online teaching
Pardis Mahdavi explains how academics can ensure they support and enhance diversity work in their online teaching through her Jedi – justice, equity, diversity and inclusion – framework
April 1, 2021 -
Using digital technology to assist the spread of knowledge and ideas about the SDGs
Gisela Loehlein on how digital communications can assist in spreading knowledge and awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals, through virtual global events and building connections between experts and institutions all over the world
April 1, 2021 -
Developing online master’s courses for an international audience
Lauren Johnston-Smith describes steps to create a quality learning experience for students enrolled on online postgraduate courses from all over the world
April 1, 2021 -
Using the art of storytelling to help students build resilience when learning online
Judith Francois describes how she facilitates storytelling via online channels to help students build resilience and feel more connected
March 31, 2021 -
Teaching in the hall of mirrors: should faculty ever mention appearance?
Educators must pay attention to why young people are using platforms that allow social interaction without visual scrutiny, says Elizabeth Losh
March 31, 2021 -
Developing internship opportunities for students online
Lecturer Dorothy Kwok offers three strategies institutions can take in setting up digital work placements and industry projects to ensure students get real-world experience when learning online
March 30, 2021 -
Life beyond Zoom and Teams: students are ready for next gen online spaces
Virtual spaces can create a sense of community and connect students across disciplines – provided they are designed well, say Yvonne Rogers, Paola Lettieri and Ben Meunier
March 30, 2021 -
Alleviating student anxiety using messaging apps
Jonathan Sim explains how he supported his class remotely using the Telegram messaging app to keep a regular flow of communication and reassure students they were not alone in having queries
March 29, 2021 -
The five pillars of a quality online education
Raj Kumar describes five key pillars universities must build on to ensure end-to-end, effective delivery of quality online education
March 26, 2021