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Course design and delivery How to design in-person, hybrid and online courses that maximise student engagement, inclusion and learning. Here, you can find advice on instructional design including lesson planning, creation and organisation of educational materials and effective use of digital technologies; as well as teaching methods and styles to help you achieve specific learning outcomes.
Copyright © 2025 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. To build resilience , we need to embrace failure in the classroom and beyond
Let ’ s redefine failure by changing the way we teach , assess and support students and staff . Ibham Veza , Mhadi A . Ismael and Taib Iskandar Mohamad outline how
Let ’ s give learners on all levels the skills for a green future
To support the switch to a green economy , educators need to update sustainability education programmes to meet learners ’ needs . Ethan Chong Yih Tng offers his tips
It ’ s all in the presentation : how to engage international students during lectures
The visual dimension of lectures and seminars can create additional challenges for international students , but simple strategies can help in creating useful …
With AI at their fingertips , are students still learning ?
The ubiquity of artificial intelligence may be affecting students ’ cognitive development . Gareth Morris and Bamidele Akinwolemiwa consider how to address this
An inter - university and interdisciplinary approach to dental education
A degree course that blends engineering and dentistry prepares students for their future practice . Here , Szandra Kormendi and Peter Hermann explain how it works
Artificial intelligence – friend or foe ? It ’ s up to academia
Higher education will be instrumental in determining whether generative AI ends up as a friend or enemy . Ibiyemi Omeihe and Kingsley O . Omeihe outline what …
Yes , and … Using improv to build students ’ confidence in the classroom
Through exercises borrowed from improvisational theatre , students can use imaginative thinking and creative problem - solving , learn to think outside the box and embrace …
How can we train our students to be better communicators ?
Introducing small departmental communication programmes can help students improve writing and presentation skills without overburdening faculty or …
Campus life is entering a new era , but don ’ t forget the human touch
With the acceleration of technology , the university experience is changing . As academics , it ’ s up to us to guide our students through this new normal of learning , …
Practical strategies for overcoming challenges in interdisciplinary project - based learning
Overcome project - based learning challenges with strategies aimed at empowering students to develop interdisciplinary skill sets
Hybrid learning through podcasts : a practical approach
Adapting practice - based learning to a blend of synchronous and asynchronous delivery gives learners more control and creates opportunities for …
Teach students to use GenAI to create characters for stories
Over time , students will learn to perfect their prompts and work side by side with AI to enhance their creativity , write Gloria Anah í Molina Barr ó n and Pamela In é s Marroquin …
Combat social injustice burnout in social sciences and humanities courses
Teaching our students about modern - day challenges is imperative if we want a fairer world . However , it can be frustrating and disheartening when we focus on the issues …
Spark social justice awareness in the classroom
Exposing your students to a wide range of perspectives on one topic can help develop their social justice awareness . Stone Meredith shows how
How to assess and enhance students ’ AI literacy
Students must learn to critically evaluate AI and use it to boost their productivity . Rohini R . Rao explains
A whole - organisation approach to digital upskilling is the way forward
The challenge of digital transformation is one universities must rise to , or be left behind . Amanda Taylor - Beswick advocates for an organisation - wide approach
Access and equity : the two most important aspects of applied learning
When designing applied learning experiences , remember to consider these two vital aspects . Muhammad Rahimi and Kenneth Keng Wee Ong offer their advice
Tips for successful apprenticeships courses
Arden University ’ s apprenticeship courses recently earned a ‘ Good ’ Ofsted report . Steven Hurst outlines how to please both learner and employer
‘ You ’ re my only hope ’ : embedding holographic learning experiences into teaching
While there are barriers for using virtual reality in the university classroom , holographic experiences could light the way forward . Gary Burnett and Vikki Locke …
Why I invite a creationist to my evolutionary biology class
The encounter gives students a chance to apply newly gained knowledge to a real - world situation and , perhaps more importantly , it models productive discussion among …
The pandemic taught me the benefits of flipped homework
In this extract from ‘ Online Education During Covid - 19 and Beyond ’ , Olga Amarie shares what she learned about flipped homework while teaching pandemic - era French lessons
Six ways to embed an inclusive feminist pedagogy into business education
To challenge the status quo and entrenched biases of business education , we need to implement a feminist pedagogy . Nora Grasselli offers six ways to do so
We should be thinking about assessments and AI in a completely different way
Let ’ s embrace the benefits of AI rather than fearing its impact on academic misconduct . Dilshad Sheikh offers her tips on adopting new technology in pedagogy
What is student engagement ?
The move online compounded matters , but even before that , nobody could agree on what student engagement was – and that needs to change , says Chris Headleand
Using experiential learning to teach international relations
Using his experience as a case study , Adrian Man - Ho Lam outlines how to use experiential learning to improve students ’ understanding of …
Use artificial intelligence to get your students thinking critically
When crafting online courses , teaching critical thinking skills is crucial . Urbi Ghosh shows how generative AI can shape how educators can approach this
Crafting an inclusive curriculum : how to write programme learning outcomes
Crafting an inclusive curriculum involves aligning learning outcomes with graduate attributes and using inclusive design principles , active verbs and established …
AI and assessment redesign : a four - step process
If GenAI tools have ushered in an era in which institutions can no longer assure the integrity of each individual assessment , the sector must focus on assuring the integrity of …
What is interdisciplinarity in teaching and how can we make it work ?
Loy Hui Chieh explains what true interdisciplinarity is and how to successfully embed it into university courses
How to develop a digital competency framework everyone can benefit from
It ’ s up to higher education institutions to teach students the digital skills they ’ ll need for the world of work . Steven Wong outlines the framework his team developed to …
Three approaches to improve your online teaching
When designing online courses and teaching remotely , teachers need to select the framework that supports learning goals . Here , three academics break online …
The three questions that will define the future of higher education
Generative AI is here to stay – how can higher education respond ? Julia Chen poses three fundamental questions to explore a strategic vision for the sector
How to incorporate fintech and Web3 into university curricula
In bringing financial technology and cryptocurrency into university courses , educators must cover regulatory uncertainty , cybercrime risks and asset …
Real - world experiences can help your creative arts students create real - world change
Integrating real - world experiences into creative industries programmes can create truly meaningful results – for both the students and the wider community . Clare …
How to unpick sustainability reporting in your business teaching
In this resource , Nick Rowbottom offers ways to help students distinguish and evaluate corporate sustainability within different international reporting …
Make EDI in higher education a reality by building it into your course design
When designing a new course , equality , diversity and inclusion should be among the first things to consider . Gareth Morris and Joy Edmonson show how
Prepare the workforce of tomorrow by integrating data literacy into your curriculum
Data literacy skills are increasingly important in the modern workplace . Ermal Haranlli , Nedelin Velikov and Kehara Warnakulasuriya offer their advice on readying …
THE podcast : human connection and the student experience
Two Australian academics take on the role of person - to - person contact in student success and well - being in higher education – whether that ’ s the benefits of in - …
Welcome aboard ! Tips for building an online community of learners
Building an online learning community can help students form social bonds and boost their motivation , but requires specific efforts to be successful . Karin Avnit and …
The three stages of developing a framework to support students of open and distance learning
Open and distance learning may offer a way for graduates to separate themselves from the herd , but some struggle with online learning practices . Cheng Yee Ng details how …
How can we make the university experience more inclusive for neurodivergent students ?
With an estimated one - fifth of the global population thought to be neurodivergent , more students than ever will need help to thrive at university . Gail Steptoe - Warren discusses …
Campus webinar : How to make lifelong learning a strategic priority
Three lifelong learning experts from Campus + partner institutions in Asia discuss how universities can embed a culture of continuous education beyond the …
The dos and don ’ ts of getting started with service learning
Service learning can have many benefits for students , teachers and the wider community , but starting out can be intimidating . Grace Ngai offers one don ’ t and …
Let ’ s talk : how to connect with your students in a blended learning environment
Teaching is about connection , and blended learning offers educators the chance to create a dialogue with students . Kyrin Liong and Victor Wang show how
Supporting students who stammer in higher education
Teaching and assessment approaches that benefit students who stammer are likely to help others in your class . Here , Deborah Johnston offers a 10 - point guide to …
Humans develop humans
Even small interactions with lecturers , tutors and peers offer opportunities for students to develop interpersonal skills , so it ’ s important we recognise and …
Swift or Shakespeare ? How to reframe internet ephemera as a text in the literature classroom
Teaching Taylor Swift as literature required Clio Doyle and her students to engage with online media as an analytical text . Here , she offers advice on interpreting …
How to implement experiential learning into accounting education
The accounting landscape is evolving rapidly amid growing environmental and social challenges . There is a need for urgent action , yet finance teams lack essential …
Sprinting into blocks : what computing , AI and gaming academics learned
Introducing block delivery using Sprint methodology to design academic programmes saw computing , AI and gaming academics rise to the challenge . De Montfort …
What Bob Marley can teach us about inclusive pedagogy
As One Love hits cinemas , educators can take inspiration from the life of Bob Marley to create a more inclusive educational experience . Lucy Gill - Simmen shows how
