How to make your teaching more interesting

By dene.mullen, 28 July, 2022
Resources on how to rediscover the magic of teaching and learning – for you and your students
How to make your teaching more interesting
Resources on how to rediscover the magic of teaching and learning – for you and your students
Teaching interesting spotlight

From gamification and quizzes to podcasts and social media videos – while not forgetting the traditional lecture – the sheer number of ways to deliver knowledge to students these days can feel overwhelming. But with research showing that people learn best when they are actively involved and student engagement rocketing up university agendas, there is little doubt that new methods of instruction are both crucial and here to stay. This collection offers suggestions on how to spark students' curiosity in your classroom while ensuring that you do not cross the line from teacher to entertainer.

Beating boredom
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By Eliza.Compton, 5 July, 2022
Boredom is the enemy of learning. Educators can minimise it, increase student engagement and allow deep learning to take place with these practical tips
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3minutes
By Miranda Prynne, 14 July, 2022
A strong ‘presence’ in the classroom can help imbue students with a passion for your subject and willingness to learn. Catherine Wehlburg explores simple ways to enhance teaching presence
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 19 July, 2022
Falling class attendance and shorter student attention spans present challenges for university teachers. Sandi Mann offers advice for tackling the boredom conundrum
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4minutes
Unique teaching tools
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By miranda.prynne, 1 October, 2021
Using Lego blocks to aid brainstorming has migrated from boardrooms into university classrooms. This guide explores how to get the most out of it in your teaching – whether virtual or on campus
Video games and gamification
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By miranda.prynne, 11 January, 2021
Maha Bali offers practical advice on building equitable learning communities online no matter what students’ bandwidth or synchronicity of the class
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3minutes
Using humour and fun
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By miranda.prynne, 15 March, 2021
Humour can be a great way to grab and hold students’ attention. Abha Ahuja and Trang Nguyen outline ways to introduce more laughter into online classes
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3minutes