Gravity Assist: Sir Michael Barber’s review of digital higher education

The outgoing chair of the UK’s Office for Students, Sir Michael Barber, has reviewed digital teaching at universities during the Covid-19 pandemic. The recommendations are broken down into six key focus areas:

• Redesign pedagogy, curriculum and assessment
• Ensure digital access for all
• Build digital skills
• Harness technology effectively
• Embed inclusion
• Plan strategically for high-quality digital delivery

For more detailed information on Sir Michael Barber’s findings, you can access the full report here. See our collection of advice and insight designed to help universities and faculty meet these recommendations here.