Online learning

Online learning has revolutionised university teaching with much higher education now delivered via digital platforms, supported by educational technology (ed-tech) and, increasingly, AI tools. Find out how lecturers can adapt teaching methods to support learning online, build online learning communities and use the latest technology to advance student engagement and flexible, accessible learning.

By Laura.Duckett , 11 April, 2025

How to encourage peer review in online courses

Three images - one thumbs up, one down and one in the middle

A framework and practical strategies to train students to provide constructive peer feedback that improves learning outcomes

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 7 April, 2025

Use AI and the metaverse to keep your students engaged online

A futuristic digital classroom in the metaverse where students, represented as diverse avatars, engage in an interactive lesson. A teacher, using holographic AI tools, guides them through immersive learning experiences. Floating virtual screens display storytelling prompts, character designs, and business concepts. The background features a blend of virtual reality elements

AI and virtual reality technology enables diverse learning experiences for online students. Discover how by applying universal design for learning principles

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 13 March, 2025

Six ways to integrate AI for business school accreditation

A robot holds up an AI chip to plug the gap between a businessman and his target

Streamline the process of accreditation, create multi-modal communications and effectively manage data by harnessing the power of generative AI

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 5 March, 2025

When to use an AI professor (and why you might not need one)

Selective embrace of artificial intelligence is key to its success in supporting student learning. Here, Leonard Ng Wei Tat shares lessons from building an effective AI teaching assistant

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4minutes

By kiera.obrien , 18 February, 2025

How a liberal arts college can embrace AI tools

Lingnan University president Joe Qin offers advice on using generative AI, building up the science side of liberal arts education and how to encourage staff to share their ideas

By kiera.obrien , 10 February, 2025

Five key stages when embedding AI networking tools

The Ask an Alum AI tool is helping current students connect with alumni, develop networks and benefit from career advice. Here’s how to embed a digital networking tool

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 6 February, 2025

Tips for creating and delivering effective educational webinars

Strategies that incorporate interactive elements and rules setting to help teachers design engaging webinars

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5minutes

By kiera.obrien , 4 February, 2025

Harness the power of AI to preserve endangered art forms

Researchers breathed new life into Cantonese porcelain painting techniques using AI, equipping a new generation with traditional skills. Here’s how they did it

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4minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 10 January, 2025

Rethinking online learning to tackle global injustices

Students walking through campus building

A critical look at how online learning can be used to decolonise global development curricula

By Eliza.Compton , 7 January, 2025

Escape the class! Tips for creating virtual educational escape rooms

With games, tasks and a story, a virtual escape room can make ‘dry’ subjects more engaging for students working outside their majors, writes Cecilia Teng. Here, she gives educators steps for creating their own

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4minutes

Online learning