Managing your online presence
Three remote teaching experts share advice on building an authentic and engaging instructor presence online to support effective communication with students
November 30, 2020
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Welcoming students to your online environment
Three online teaching experts share advice on creating a welcoming virtual learning environment for students before answering questions about key challenges of transitioning to remote courses
November 27, 2020 -
Strategies for scaling up quality online courses in higher education
As remote and blended learning models look set to remain in place, universities need to consider how to scale up online courses while maintaining or enhancing the quality. In their recent research, Michael Fried and Jenna Joo outline three effective scaling strategies
November 23, 2020 -
THE Digital Transformation Forum: Reimagining higher education teaching and learning
Four academics offer practical advice on different aspects of online teaching and learning based on lessons from the rapid pivot to remote courses triggered by Covid-19
November 23, 2020 -
A guide to effective digital course design and delivery from four online teaching experts
Chrysi Rapanta consolidates the knowledge of four online teaching experts to produce guidance on what pedagogical content knowledge faculty need in order to develop effective digital courses. Here, we have condensed her research to present the collective key findings
November 23, 2020 -
Take your online teaching outside
Being outdoors can offer both students and teachers dozens of benefits, from improved learning outcomes to better mental health. Here, Aimée Little talks about taking online classes outside
November 18, 2020 -
Making online classes work for students with ADHD
Online learning can be particularly challenging for students with learning difficulties such as ADHD. Kate Lister offers some simple steps every instructor can take to help students with ADHD stay engaged
November 17, 2020 -
Making online content relevant and fun for Gen Z students
Relating your online teaching content to real-world interests and issues affecting your students is a great way to win and keep their attention. Tina Joshi explains how she does this
November 17, 2020 -
Top online teaching tip: ask your students questions
Asking students questions during online classes offers insight into what they understand and where they need support, and boosts engagement with the material. Here David Martin explains how instructors can go about doing this effectively when teaching remotely
November 17, 2020 -
Developing students’ confidence and sense of belonging online
With most students new to online learning, many may lack the confidence to actively participate in group classes. Georgina Blakeley offers her tips on fostering a sense of belonging that aids interaction among students
November 17, 2020 -
Make virtual learning fun: using ‘break in’ rooms in online teaching
Creating fun, game-like activities as part of your online classes can aid learning, student engagement and collaboration. Here, Shonagh Douglas explains how she has used ‘break-in rooms’ as an effective induction for remote students
November 17, 2020 -
Soft skills: how to promote student collaboration in online environments
Online collaboration is not an innate skill for most students but something that instructors must cultivate. Hugh McFaul explains how he did this through careful design of the content and assessment on his course
November 17, 2020 -
Optimise your synchronous online classes
Teaching online requires adaptations to in-person teaching, whatever your level of experience. Jesper Hansen explains what key changes he has made to his teaching practice to optimise his synchronous online classes
November 10, 2020 -
On the leading edge? Transitioning to digital campuses during a global crisis
Four university and college leaders share insight on transitioning to digital services during the Covid-19 pandemic and discuss what they have learned
November 10, 2020 -
Curiosity: activating internal student motivation when teaching online
Appealing to students’ curiosity boosts their motivation to learn. Jose Vazquez explains how educators can use this in their online teaching strategies
November 6, 2020