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Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. THE podcast : the tricky relationship between assessment and learning
Hear three US academic experts discuss what role assessment should play in higher education and how it can be improved
A recipe for effective undergraduate research mentorship
Strategies for giving effective feedback , addressing common challenges and fostering a supportive and productive mentor - student relationship
Ways to create time and mental space for strategic innovation in higher education
How higher education institutions can better position themselves to adapt and innovate
How ChatGPT killed my discussion boards and prompted new prompts
Advice on learning and discussion prompts that require students to think beyond the remit of AI responses
THE podcast : how the university library is an agent of change
Often overlooked , university libraries are critical to the teaching and research missions of institutions . They also play a key role in digital innovation and community …
How to convey the benefits of higher education to government and policymakers
From identifying the decision - makers to presenting clear evidence , Jamie Gilbert Mikell shares tips for communicating the value of higher education to government and …
Tips ( from a librarian ) for creating assignment prompts
A guide to crafting and writing clear assignment instructions that students can understand and follow
Understanding compassion fatigue and how to prevent it
Tips and strategies for reducing compassion fatigue among university faculty and staff
My teacher ’ s a robot : beating negative perceptions when teaching online
Students on online courses complain of a lack of interaction , motivation and familiarity with teachers , research shows . Wendy Cowan looks at how to build …
Analytic rubric design fundamentals
A beginner ’ s guide to creating an analytic rubric which can be used by tutors to accurately mark and feedback on assignments , but also by students themselves to …
Course module design and structure for beginners
Building an online course from scratch can seem overwhelming . Here , Jamie Gilbert Mikell shares basic guidelines for beginners to create streamlined and user …
Build your teaching presence to better engage students
A strong ‘ presence ’ in the classroom can help imbue students with a passion for your subject and willingness to learn . Catherine Wehlburg explores simple ways to …
Introducing an activeflex teaching model into pre - existing online courses
Steps for designing and implementing an activeflex model of teaching in pre - existing online courses , shared by Marla Williams
Beyond the limits of the LMS : ways to communicate effectively with students
How to communicate with students in the online environment in effective and creative ways that go beyond relying on the learning management system , …
The mechanics of teaching a multi - section “ activeflex ” course
Lessons on the mechanics of bringing faculty together to teach a multiple - section class using the activeflex learning model , by Morgan Stanford
The evolution of activeflex learning : why and how
The evolution of activeflex learning as a way to keep students engaged online , and how to overcome problems when using this teaching model , by Mark Gale
Classroom management strategies to enhance hyflex learning
Effective classroom management strategies that keep students engaged during hyflex courses , by Letitia Bergantz
Three priority areas for technical assistance in hyflex and activeflex teaching
Effective technical support is a key component in ensuring instructors and students enjoy a positive learning experience in an activeflex format . Grayson Simmons explains …
How to design effective reinforcement activities for activeflex courses
How to effectively design reinforcement activities for the activeflex course to maximise student engagement , by Joy Oettel
Engaging online learners using group activities
Online learning can leave students feeling lonely and disengaged . Tracy DeCicco explains how incorporating group activities into coursework can get them re …
Assessment design that supports authentic learning ( and discourages cheating )
Catherine Wehlburg shares tips for creating a learning environment and assessment design that encourages authentic learning and reduces the temptation to …
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