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By dene.mullen , 12 May, 2021

We ignore the administrative load caused by cheating at our peril

Investigating academic misconduct takes time and resources. The latter are sorely lacking and it is students who bear the brunt of the delays

The switch online has brought renewed scrutiny of misconduct, but without adequate resources, the real losers are our students, says Amanda White

By miranda.prynne , 11 May, 2021

Designing online learning to fuel a more diverse workplace

Guidance on designing online learning to support more diverse learners to fuel the workplace

Anthony Tattersall outlines online course design strategies that support greater diversity of learners and fuel a more varied workplace

By miranda.prynne , 7 May, 2021

Online teaching insights, part two: participation and breakout rooms

Insights on tools and techniques to improve online teaching from dozens of faculty at the American University in Cairo

Insights and lessons on effective tools and techniques to improve online teaching put together by faculty spanning dozens of disciplines at the American University in Cairo

By dene.mullen , 7 May, 2021

Digital-first thinking is needed to address youth employability

The government and HE sector must think digital-first when offering employability skills and training.

Younger people are geared towards digital channels, so they’re more likely to engage with innovative, online training as part of their studies, says Harminder Matharu

By miranda.prynne , 6 May, 2021

Secure and transparent use of student data

Guidance on responsible collection and use of student data to enhance online teaching

Bronwen Swinnerton and James Pickering outline the steps all universities should take to ensure ethical and transparent collection and use of student data via ed-tech platforms

By miranda.prynne , 6 May, 2021

Responsible use of learning analytics to improve the university experience

Advice on the guidance available to frame responsible use of learner analytics to improve students' university experience

Rebecca Ferguson presents useful guidelines and frameworks for using learner analytics safely and effectively to inform improvements to teaching and student services

By dene.mullen , 6 May, 2021

Cybersecurity is not just for the geeks in the IT department

Our first-year university students might have received no education on cybersecurity since the age of 13, say Andy Phippen and Emma Bond

By miranda.prynne , 5 May, 2021

Online teaching tips to support student well-being

Advice on online teaching techniques that promote student well-being

Natalie Kopytko provides practical tips to address student well-being via online teaching practices that can also benefit faculty

By dene.mullen , 5 May, 2021

Zoom meetings don’t have to be quite so painful

Zoom meetings do not have to be quite so painful for academics and university staff.

Simple actions can help avoid common pitfalls in the design and execution of online team meetings, say Rob Angell and Ben Marder

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By miranda.prynne , 4 May, 2021

Online teaching insights, part one: social connection and listening

Insights and lessons on effective tools and techniques to improve online teaching, put together by faculty spanning dozens of disciplines at the American University in Cairo

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