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By dene.mullen , 4 May, 2021

Forget everything you think you know about online engagement

Universities have been taking all the wrong cues when trying to measure engagement.

There’s much interest in how many times students access the virtual learning environment or complete online tasks, but that only provides part of the picture, says Linda Kaye

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By dene.mullen , 3 May, 2021

Online micro-learning can transform the teaching of sensitive topics

Difficult and emotional course content is easier to digest through non-linear, asynchronous delivery

Non-linear course design means that emotive and uncomfortable content can be paused or skipped and returned to another time, says Gemma Ahearne

By miranda.prynne , 30 April, 2021

Cybersecurity in online learning

Guidance on ensuring the cybersecurity of your online teaching and ed-tech

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

By dene.mullen , 30 April, 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

By miranda.prynne , 29 April, 2021

Fostering module consistency to aid learning

Maintain a level of consistency throughout an online course to aid student 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

By dene.mullen , 29 April, 2021

Teaching students to think for themselves is not enough

Sharing knowledge and becoming 'intellectually dependable' are intertwined and should be placed at the forefront of education

The critical thinking ideal is too individualistic and self-focused − students must learn to help others think well, too, says T. Ryan Byerly

By dene.mullen , 28 April, 2021

Rethinking remote labs to deliver during Covid and beyond

Doing science at home. Harvey Mudd College in California devised many innovative methods to teach lab work online

Our faculty has devised truly innovative methods to replace the in-person lab experience, says Maria Klawe

By miranda.prynne , 27 April, 2021

Embracing a compassionate approach in higher education

A guide to introducing compassionate communication into your online teaching

Caroline Harvey and Frances Maratos explain how to embed compassionate communication into higher education when teaching online

By dene.mullen , 27 April, 2021

A bit of creativity can go a long way when teaching online

Getting creative in the classroom is crucial in helping stave off online adversity.

It’s crucial to shake things up to stop online delivery from homogenising even the most disparate teaching styles, says Constanza Pacher

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By miranda.prynne , 26 April, 2021

Enabling behavioural change for participants in an online setting

Rules to put in place to keep students engaged in the virtual learning environment

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

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