A look back over 10 years of Moocs
Lessons learned over a decade of developing and delivering massive open online courses (Moocs)
August 24, 2023
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Show students that the flipped classroom is much more than self-directed learning
Tan Bhing Leet provides three suggestions to help educators maximise the benefits of flipped classrooms
August 24, 2023 -
It’s time to change the narrative on affirmative action
Public institutions are doing the heavy lifting of levelling the playing field, writes Jonathan Koppell, so let’s amplify access-oriented institutions as instruments of social mobility and equity
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Providing equitable access to textbooks to meet learners’ diverse needs
There is no one-size-fits-all solution for students when it comes to accessing textbooks. A range of barriers must be navigated by learners, from affordability issues, to lack of accessibility features and the ability to read materials flexibly on-the-go.
August 23, 2023 -
How we seek to make Perlego more inclusive
Creating an inclusive, accessible product is important to us, and we incorporate this into everything we do. Whether it’s a hybrid team experience to include remote workers, clear internal updates for those whose native language isn’t English, to easy to read, mobile friendly marketing emails to our user community.
August 23, 2023 -
Four strategies that rethink whole-group discussions
A guide to organising class discussions in different formats so that all students feel able to participate, based on insight from Harvard educators
August 23, 2023 -
Universities need to show – not just tell – students what they stand for
Modern institutions must adjust their recruitment approach from data-driven to values-driven and realise the importance of putting people, not spreadsheets, first, says Dan Barcroft
August 23, 2023 -
Online teachers need professional development, too
Teacher presence significantly influences students’ engagement, satisfaction and learning. So educators need professional development focused on adjusting their classroom teaching skills to online learning environments
August 23, 2023 -
A guide to evaluating and managing climate risks to universities
In the third part of their series, Rob Wilby and Shona Smith explain how universities can determine their climate risk exposure, then identify actions to reduce associated threats to people, property and operations
August 22, 2023 -
The benefits of leveraging student interest groups
Kelly Lam shares how universities can work with student interest groups to add value to the university and aid student development
August 22, 2023 -
How to promote primary interest in basic medical education at the undergraduate level
A major challenge for educators is to present the theoretical beauty of medicine to students who have a broad spectrum of prior experience, ability and motivation – whether their interest is clinical or theoretical
August 22, 2023 -
Supported social groups and student belonging: how do I get started?
Connecting students who share a lived experience such as bereavement, family estrangement or loneliness can help to foster a sense of community and belonging at university, explains Hannah Moore
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Successful digital transformation needs top-to-bottom buy-in
Institutions must adopt a steady, thoughtful and collaborative approach that sells the benefits of new systems to all staff for a holistic digital transformation
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Enhancing microcredential offerings to achieve positive student outcomes in Asia
Effective regulations and widening access to microcredentials can better support all learners in reskilling upskilling, and finding pathways into education
August 21, 2023 -
Adopting technology to support every student
Digital learning tools can support student success, but there remains resistance at some institutions in Europe. The key to adoption will be reinforcing how online delivery can personalise learning to drive student success
August 21, 2023