Expectation and compassion: two sides of the coin for successful learning outcomes
Celia Ann Evans explains how instructors can balance compassion with high expectations to guide students to better learning gains
May 18, 2021
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Serious play: boosting engagement in online courses through games
Gaming techniques should be taken seriously as a way to keep students engaged in online courses, explains Dario De Notaris, based on his research into improving Mooc completion rates
May 18, 2021 -
Moving student competitions online has made them better than ever
Virtual competitions have flourished and resulted in greater international collaboration, says Gayle DeBruyn
May 18, 2021 -
Digital methods of formative assessment that boost learning
Diana Laurillard presents strategies for effective formative assessment when teaching online
May 17, 2021 -
Short online courses can grease the wheels of student employability
The degree has transitioned from differentiating factor to basic benchmark. Online microcredentials can help graduates stand out from their rivals, says Madina Tash
May 17, 2021 -
To see or not to see: managing the complex issue of Zoom cameras
Many students opt to keep cameras turned off in online classes, which makes building authentic connections more difficult. Celia Ann Evans shares strategies for encouraging the use of cameras without making it a requirement
May 14, 2021 -
Back to the future: how blogs can revolutionise your classroom
From assisting reflective learning to increasing engagement, do not overlook the humble blog amid the rush for the shiniest new online thing, says Dennis Relojo-Howell
May 14, 2021 -
THE podcast: rethinking the internationalisation of higher education
How should international study evolve post-pandemic in order to extend the benefits of higher education to every corner of the globe?
May 13, 2021 -
Lessons from gamification to enhance students’ capacity for learning
Oran Devilly and May Lim share lessons from using gaming techniques to help students develop the learning traits needed to benefit from online teaching
May 13, 2021 -
Covid-19 has reinforced China’s role as global leader in ed-tech
The country’s giant companies benefit from an ecosystem that supports online learning and a cultural propensity to prioritise education, says Tom C. Varghese
May 13, 2021 -
Online teaching insights, part three: managing workload issues and stress
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
May 12, 2021 -
We ignore the administrative load caused by cheating at our peril
The switch online has brought renewed scrutiny of misconduct, but without adequate resources, the real losers are our students, says Amanda White
May 12, 2021 -
Designing online learning to fuel a more diverse workplace
Anthony Tattersall outlines online course design strategies that support greater diversity of learners and fuel a more varied workplace
May 11, 2021 -
Applying the Conversational Framework using an online learning design tool
Diana Laurillard talks through how to use a free online learning design tool which applies the Conversational Framework to build courses using the six key learning types
May 10, 2021 -
Online teaching insights, part two: participation and breakout rooms
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
May 7, 2021