Students as co-creators in online learning
Offering students paid opportunities to be involved in generating and modifying online learning content could deliver novel experiences for learners, reduce academic…
Using storybooks to share research with a wider audience
Storybooks offer a collegial method of sharing research findings beyond the peer-reviewed journals of academia – and putting it in the hands of the people who can best use…
Believe it or not, you can use conspiracy theories as tools for teaching
When misinformation is a global risk, critical thinking skills are more vital than ever, writes Malcolm Schofield. Here, he offers techniques from parapsychology and…
Students see the benefits of AI-generated learning content
Students might already show a preference for AI-generated online learning content, so academic colleagues and institutions need to capitalise on this to improve resource…
Do you speak Gen Z or are you a noob?
Students want to study with academics who understand them and speak their language rather than learn from people they feel are out of touch. Here’s how to align…
Create a psychologically safe space for honest feedback between colleagues
A guide to creating a culture of respect and honesty in which colleagues feel safe offering and receiving constructive feedback on their work
How to sustain a journal and beat the academic publishing racket
Starting a journal is hard enough – keeping it going is an ongoing challenge. Here’s how to maintain success in academic publishing
How to use ChatGPT to help close the awarding gap
Academics must put their fears of AI aside and understand how it can be employed to bridge attainment gaps in their programmes, say Dean Fido…
Three immediate changes academics can make to close awarding gaps
Tutors have a responsibility to identify and bridge attainment gaps in their programmes and must work proactively to bring about positive impact for their students
Research time disappearing before your eyes? Try student collaborations
Working alongside students can help academics to both protect their research time and boost student employability, say Dean Fido and Louise Wallace
Campus webinar: Innovative teaching
As we emerge from the pandemic, what innovations in online teaching have come about in the last year? Four experts in digital and teaching innovation from the UK and …
Embracing a compassionate approach in higher education
Caroline Harvey and Frances Maratos explain how to embed compassionate communication into higher education when teaching online
