Using communication before content to develop cognitive presence
Cognitive presence goes beyond physical presence and enables students to feel comfortable in the learning environment, writes Alison Thirlwall. It puts the …
What is affective learning and how can it foster engagement and critical thinking
It takes time, patience and training, but a teaching approach that recognises the role that emotions play in learning can result in a more positive, effective and…
Has government investment in higher education equity been worth it?
Evaluating the success of sector-wide initiatives is fraught, but there are some universal truths that should be considered, say Steven Howard and colleagues
Forget the tech – in the new normal, let’s focus on human beings
The key to making learning effective, now and in the post-pandemic world, is focusing on motivation, says Grace McCarthy
There’s no room for complacency: act now to improve digital inclusion
Sue Bennett outlines a call to action for academics and institutions to recognise inequalities in access to, and proficiency with, technology among students and to help…
