Making online learning fun
We used a hybrid escape room to dramatically boost student attendance
Low class attendance has been a growing trend since the pandemic, so how can we encourage students to come back? Educators at Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University…
Using fun and interactive micromodules to energise learning
Lee Chien Ching and Tan Kian Lip Erick share the intricate process of producing a micromodule that attracts students through an enjoyable, interactive learning…
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 …
Sparking online joy: five ways to keep students engaged
Five guiding principles to use when designing and developing content for short online courses that will keep students engaged
Funny memes and other ways to encourage students to keep their cameras on
Frank R. Castelli offers advice from his evidenced-based strategy to get students to use their cameras without requiring it
You wake up in a locked room… Using digital escape rooms to promote student engagement
Game-based learning can unlock students’ motivation to learn and develop skills such as critical-thinking, teamwork and problem-solving, as Steven Montagu-Cairns…
Boost learning with online student discussion forums
How to scaffold class online discussion forums to ensure participation from all students and maximise the benefits to learning
Get serious about humour in your online classroom
Humour can grab and hold students’ attention. Abha Ahuja and Trang Nguyen outline ways to introduce more laughter into online classes
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…
Top online teaching tip: ask your students questions
Asking students questions during online classes provides insight into what they understand and where they need support. David Martin explains how to do this…
Well-being pedagogies: activities and practices to improve the student experience online
With many concerned about the mental health effects of learning remotely, Elena Riva shares helpful practices that can boost student well-being in the online teaching and…
I spy what’s in the prof’s study: lessons from students in online learning
Student feedback is crucial to improving remote teaching. Here, Roger Austin shares key lessons for effective online course delivery based on a survey of his students
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. Shonagh Douglas explains how she …
Take your online teaching outside
Being outdoors can offer students and teachers dozens of benefits, from improved learning outcomes to better mental health. Aimée Little talks about taking online…
Experiment, test, refine: work with students to shape online courses
If you want to improve teaching, speak to the learners, explains Pat Tissington, who advocates using student feedback to continually experiment and…
Do unto students as they would have done to them
Maha Bali offers practical advice on building equitable learning communities online no matter what students’ bandwidth or synchronicity of the class
How to re-energise your online classroom and inspire creativity
Sparking creativity among students learning remotely through a screen can be challenging. Here, Constanza Pacher offers advice for shaking up ideas via online…
How to build outstanding pedagogy for teaching via Zoom
Too many educators still view online as a second-rate form of teaching, but it does not have to be. In this video, Stephen Hersh offers advice on how to offer first-class…
Using telepresence to enrich learning
Implementing cutting-edge technology enriches the learning experiences and prepares students for an increasingly interconnected and diverse world
