‘Why do we still timetable classes as if students don’t have lives outside university?’
As the block model has evolved from educational outlier to established practice, the questions it raises about how higher education is delivered are increasingly…
Around or against the clock: time management tips for higher education teachers
Careful lesson planning, understanding your universities’ support services and accepting mistakes will all save you time as a university educator. Here, John Weldon…
Talking to students about AI
Socio-economic, cultural, geographic and other factors mean that some students know more about AI than others, and we can’t have an effective discussion about AI…
So you want to host an international online conference?
How hard can it be to stage an online conference? Don’t you just book a whole bunch of Zooms and send out invites? Well, yes and no. Here are five key takeaways from our…
How generative AI like ChatGPT is pushing assessment reform
AI has brought assessment and academic integrity in higher education to the fore. Here, Amir Ghapanchi offers seven ways to evaluate student learning that …
Making space for innovation: a higher education challenge
Risk, chance and disruption can be paths to innovative teaching practice. Here, Michelle Prawer offers ways to bring more flexibility into the classroom
Lesson plans – a blueprint for success
Think of your lesson as a story and your lesson plan as its script. And remember that a good plan considers the people involved in the lesson, not just the activities
Classroom management techniques you don’t get taught
‘Fake it till you make it’ is a useful motto for new university teachers facing a classroom of antsy students for the first time. Here are seven basic skills to master
Rhythm of a class: lesson-planning and assessment in block teaching
Block scheduling rethinks curriculum design, lesson-planning, assessment and feedback. Tom Clark outlines how this shift, as well as blended learning resources,…
Podcast starter kit: what you need to get recording and posting now
Podcasting is like chess – easy to begin and hard to master. Here are the basics about equipment, software and hosting sites to get you off to the best possible start
Block mode of teaching in higher education: advantages and challenges
Block scheduling may be intense but can also foster student engagement and reduce stress. It needs careful implementation to realise its full benefits
You’re a content producer now, part two: how to craft an article for mainstream media outlets
After you’ve decided your topic and format, it’s time to consider the details of writing the story – from mastering tone, style and point of view to all-important SEO
You’re a content producer now, part one: how to write articles for a mainstream audience
How does a scholar, trained thoroughly in academic style for academic journals, enter the wider world of general publishing?
Block teaching: what it is, how to do it and why
With its short, intense courses, is block teaching the way to boost student success and engagement? John Weldon gives seven tips for switching to the block model and…
