Don’t lose sight of learning outcomes in pursuit of digital innovation, counsels task forceInstitutions should also think carefully about what is considered ‘innovative’Campus teamCampus
Educational gag orders could destroy the structure of higher educationUniversities and programmes could lose their accreditation and students could lose their financial aid if governors continue signing these legislative restrictionsJeremy C. YoungPEN America
Developing interstate course sharing to boost graduation ratesExpanding course sharing between higher education institutions in different US states would help students pursue more flexible learning pathways and transfer credits to complete their studies and secure a degree, as Jay Field explainsJay FieldQuottly
Naming students is even more crucial in online classesNaming learners fosters a community in which the teacher is clearly all in and focused on individual members in the unique, shared space of the online classroomStone MeredithColorado State University Global
Beyond the limits of the LMS: ways to communicate effectively with students How to communicate with students in the online environment in effective and creative ways that go beyond relying on the learning management system, described by Kris Erskine Kris Erskine Athens State University
Lifelong learning needs a reboot – here’s how to do itInstead of untangling a miscellany of education products, lifelong learners should find the structure and purpose of their degree continues into their professional lifeMatt RileyBlueprint Prep
Asynchronous communication strategies for successful learning design partnerships Asynchronous communication that builds rapport among university course designers and external edtech providers, explained by Rae Mancilla and Nadine Hamman in the first part of a series looking at strategies for successful learning design partnershipsRae Mancilla , Nadine HammanUniversity of Pittsburgh, University of Cape Town
The mechanics of teaching a multi-section “activeflex” courseLessons on the mechanics of bringing faculty together to teach a multiple-section class using the activeflex learning model, by Morgan Stanford Morgan StanfordAthens State University
Do our students need to be book smart or street smart? They need to be bothEmployers want talent to jump right in and fulfil new tasks without a lot of coaching. Project-based learning will help prepare students for this new way of thinking and workingLee Ann Walker Colorado State University Global
Strategies to train students in three transferable skills wanted by employersTwo simple teaching methods that faculty can use in the classroom to train students in the communication, problem-solving and critical thinking skills sought by employers, shared by Elly VandegriftElly VandegriftUniversity of Oregon
Five practical ways the literature classroom can help student careers Olivia Burgess offers five tips for using literature classes to explore workplace preparation and engage career-minded studentsOlivia BurgessColorado State University Global
Why and how to build awareness of cultural sensitivity in healthcare curriculaWhy and how to adjust curricula to take account of cultural sensitivities relating to the discipline being taught, taking healthcare as an exampleCraig JacksonLoma Linda University
The evolution of activeflex learning: why and how The evolution of activeflex learning as a way to keep students engaged online, and how to overcome problems when using this teaching model, by Mark Gale Mark GaleAthens State University
Classroom management strategies to enhance hyflex learningEffective classroom management strategies that keep students engaged during hyflex courses, by Letitia BergantzLetitia BergantzAthens State University
Three priority areas for technical assistance in hyflex and activeflex teaching Effective technical support is a key component in ensuring instructors and students enjoy a positive learning experience in an activeflex format. Grayson Simmons explains where this support should be focusedGrayson Simmons Athens State University
How to write a diversity statementWhat should you put in a diversity statement? In this video, Pardis Mahdavi gives examples of what to include and how candidates for academic jobs and search committees can use the document to reflect on EDI actions, impact and goalsPardis MahdaviArizona State University
Why I choose not to teach with social mediaIf social media is eventually revealed as a grave threat to public health, the academy’s unquestioning adoption of it could make scholars complicitZachary Michael JackNorth Central College
How to design effective reinforcement activities for activeflex coursesHow to effectively design reinforcement activities for the activeflex course to maximise student engagement, by Joy OettelJoy OettelAthens State University
Engaging public health faculty to make healthier campus decisionsAs universities move from a crisis response to ongoing management of Covid-19, this guide outlines why and how to engage public health faculty in campus decision-makingDavid Johnson, Sarah WalshUniversity of Louisville, Eastern Michigan University
How to use social media analytics to effectively expand your network Digging deeper into social media, through stats and data, is the key to understanding audience and carving out your niche, says Michael SkibaMichael SkibaColorado State University Global
Want your research to have an impact on policy? Know your audiencePoliticians are novices by design, so tailoring your communications with them gives you the best chance of cutting through, says David R. GarciaDavid R. GarciaArizona State University
Engaging online learners using group activitiesOnline learning can leave students feeling lonely and disengaged. Tracy DeCicco explains how incorporating group activities into coursework can get them re-engaged with the materials – and each otherTracey DeCiccoAthens State University
How universities can embed democratic principles and practices into the student experienceHigher education is a critical pillar of a functional democracy and there are things that colleges and universities can do today to actively foster democratic practices, as Meg Little Reilly explains Meg Little ReillyUniversity of Vermont
Students aren’t giving up social media, so teach them how to question itWhatever our own opinions on social media, we must educate our students about locating bias and reading their preferred platforms critically, says Stone MeredithStone MeredithColorado State University Global
A higher education playbook for strengthening democracy: what institutions can doFive ways universities can engage in supporting democracy in their home nations and throughout the world, presented by William TierneyWilliam TierneyUniversity of Southern California
Four key strategies for higher education leaders to advance democracyUniversity leaders must use their positions to develop citizens and communities that combat tyranny and facilitate democracy – hard work that is done on and off campusJon McNaughtan, Alexander W. WisemanTexas Tech University
Social justice in, through and beyond higher educationHigher education institutions can work individually and together to advance social justice well beyond their campus walls, as Pardis Mahdavi explainsPardis MahdaviArizona State University
Building your research profile via social media, with a focus on LinkedInA guide to creating effective researcher profiles on social media, with practical tips for using LinkedInTjitske DijkstraAcademic Career Coach
Fostering student collaboration rather than competition using peer reviewWhen students are involved in peer review, they can more easily see the ‘problems’ with classmates’ writing – and this creates opportunities in their own work, tooJames MeredithColorado State University Global
Using photography as a teaching tool in human rights and international affairsPhotography is a powerful way to bring topics to life and enhance students’ understanding of different perspectives and representations of world events and people, as Noam Schimmel explainsNoam SchimmelUniversity of California, Berkeley
Questions you should ask yourself about your role in institutional racismQuestions individuals working in academia should ask themselves to gain an honest appraisal of their role in institutional racism and take active steps to counteract it, by Henrika McCoy and Madeline Y. LeeHenrika McCoy, Madeline Lee University of Illinois Chicago, California State University San Marcos
If we truly want a level playing field, we must focus on social capitalFor minoritised students to really benefit from HE, they need support to understand the world of work, build connections and activate networksAndy Chan, Kristina FrancisWake Forest University, JFFLabs
Immediacy cues are a great starting point for fostering inclusive classesBoth verbal and non-verbal cues, such as pronouncing names correctly, smiling and making eye contact signal to students that they are welcome, respected and valuedFlower DarbyNorthern Arizona University
Urgent steps to prevent the pandemic stalling women’s academic careersThe pandemic put a disproportionate strain on female academics, research suggests, so now universities need to take robust action to ensure these women do not lose out in tenure and promotion decisions, reducing future diversityAdrian Daub, Alison Dahl CrossleyStanford University
What Wordle teaches us about the power of successOffering more mastery experiences will greatly reduce the mental and emotional fatigue that permeates so many post-Covid university classroomsThomas R. GuskeyUniversity of Kentucky
Democratic assessment: why, what, and howDivya Bheda shares five ways educators can embody democratic principles through their assessment practices to help students learn civic-minded values and behaviourDivya BhedaExamSoft
The academic library requires digital evolution As we face our post-Covid reality, library services need a new vision, becoming ubiquitous and available no matter the challenges of time and spaceJosé Vladimir Burgos Aguilar Tecnológico de Monterrey
Mentoring and teaching women with disabilities in universitiesInclusive teaching and mentoring practices that support women with disabilities to succeed in higher education, while improving access for all students, shared by Molly M. KingMolly M. KingSanta Clara University
‘Making it’ in the US: education and employment for Afghan refugeesWith war and displacement atop most news agendas right now, higher education has a huge part to play in the US’ national responseEmal Dusst, Colleen Thouez Cintana Education, The New School
How to support women of all ages in post-secondary science educationMature female students face barriers to success in STEM subjects, but steps can be taken to address this. Liette Vasseur explains what needs to be doneLiette VasseurBrock University
Enrolment throws up issues to be balanced, not problems to be solvedEnrolment managers must realise an increasingly complex landscape doesn’t need a quick fix to a short-term challenge but rather a reasonable strategy for managing long-term tensionsSteve TaylorLiaison International
Supporting equity among students in group workNatasha Holmes and Kira Treibergs share strategies for preventing implicit biases affecting student group dynamics, and facilitating productive and equitable teamworkNatasha Holmes , Kira TreibergsCornell University
Learning the craft of using your research to engage in policyDavid Garcia explains how academics can get their research noticed by politicians in order to inform and impact policy decisionsDavid R. GarciaArizona State University
Gatekeepers or greeters? We must demystify university for first-gen studentsStone Meredith gives advice on using positive introductory phrases and how this can help first-generation students navigate universityStone MeredithColorado State University Global
‘Embrace messiness’: how to broker global partnerships to tackle the Sustainable Development GoalsAnnelise Riles and Meghan Ozaroski share advice on bringing universities around the world together to address global problems, such as climate change, by investing in relationships, thinking long-term and working around inevitable bumpsAnnelise Riles, Meghan OzaroskiNorthwestern University
Boosting female representation in STEM is crucial to global innovationAddressing the gender disparity in STEM isn’t just a question of striving for a fairer society, it’s also fundamental to solving the complex challenges that affect us allJennifer Tour ChayesUniversity of California, Berkeley
Using the right technology at the right time in the flipped classroomCourse design that matches ed-tech with learning outcomes can allow students to learn from their mistakes and develop resilienceLaura Sokal University of Winnipeg
How to design early college programmes that foster success for under-represented studentsDavid Dugger explains what an early college programme should focus on in order to improve outcomes for students from under-represented groupsDavid DuggerEastern Michigan University
We must confront the assumptions that have held back HE for centuriesA transformed system of HE would cast off these outdated assumptions about learning and base educational practices on the best research, says Nobel winner Carl WiemanCarl Wieman Stanford University
We can help students with intellectual disabilities shatter glass ceilingsWith the right approach and a strong institutional commitment, students with intellectual disabilities can thrive at university and in the workplaceMeg Grigal, Ann WerbachUniversity of Massachusetts Boston, InsideTrack
