ASU president Michael Crow on the future of online learning in higher education
Michael Crow, president of Arizona State University, speaks to THE editor John Gill about the future of higher education in a digital world
February 4, 2021
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Creating online teaching principles that actually help faculty
Amanda Sykes talks about how to develop online teaching resources around a set of simple guiding principles that are immediately accessible and helpful for faculty trying to get to grips with new digital pedagogies
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Developing students’ digital skills through online learning
Digital skills are key to the future employability of most graduates. Jo Coldwell-Neilson advises on how to embed digital literacy training into all aspects of online higher education
February 4, 2021 -
Use technology to catch students before they fall
Working remotely with no face-to-face contact is a challenge for many students. May Lim and Li Siong Lim of the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) explain how educators can use technology to identify and help struggling students before they fall behind
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Seven steps to help students stay engaged online
While the same psychological processes are at work online as in the classroom, it is much easier for students to disengage when learning remotely. Here are seven well-researched steps to help students stay focused on their online courses
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How to manage your busyness to avoid burnout
Overwork and stress are growing issues among academics, particularly following the sudden transition to online teaching. Erin Wilson talks through how she manages her busyness to avoid burnout
February 4, 2021 -
Download the Digital Teaching Survey special report
Read the full results of our Digital Teaching Survey that attracted over 500 responses from university faculty and staff worldwide
February 4, 2021 -
Design online assessment to prevent academic misconduct
Traditional proctored exams rarely work when teaching online so instructors must rely on careful assessment design to minimise the opportunity and temptation to cheat, explain Patrick Harte and Fawad Khaleel
February 3, 2021 -
Online alone is not the answer – how to design remote courses with accessibility and inclusivity in mind
Digital accessibility is crucial in online teaching, says Amy Low. Here, she outlines what universities need to consider when designing inclusive online courses
February 3, 2021 -
Sage on the screen? Lessons in using technology to enhance learning
It’s time for the sage to step down from the stage, according to Steve Davies. Here, he shares simple steps to ensure technology enhances learning outcomes
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Boosting student employability through virtual experience
From digital industry projects to virtual internships, employability can be enhanced online in many ways, but it is how students reflect upon and learn from their experiences that is important, as Dino Willox and Laura-Anne Bull explain
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What is the secret to quality control in online teaching?
Four higher education professionals discuss what universities and faculty can, or should, do to ensure a top quality digital teaching across their institutions
January 28, 2021 -
The lecture is dead, long live the lecture: Redefining higher education in a digital age
The move to online teaching is a chance to redesign higher education delivery to reflect the way students learn, replacing traditional lectures with more interactive material, as Kylie Readman, Garth Maker and Astrid Davine explain
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Virtual exchange: supporting online collaboration to benefit all learners
Virtual exchanges enable group work and collaboration between students in different locations, but studies show varied learning gains. Irina Rets and Bart Rienties use their research to examine how instructors can design and manage virtual exchanges to ensure everyone benefits
January 27, 2021 -
Evolution not revolution: strengthening student services online
Digital technologies are more than a short-term emergency tool; they provide an opportunity to enhance student support services long after a return to campus, explain Steven Goss and Amy Greenstein
January 26, 2021