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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. A step - by - step guide to developing a high - impact online course
Want to design an online course that your students engage with , that supports diverse learning styles and is seamless to navigate for both educator and student ? Here ’ …
Traditional ecological knowledge can inspire students to take climate action
Combining ancient wisdom with modern knowledge does not just broaden perspectives , it can also prompt climate action . Discover more benefits , and read advice on …
Use weekly class surveys to support learning
How regular student surveys help you understand their needs , adapt your teaching content and encourage active classroom discussions
The importance of educational cultural awareness in the multicultural classroom
What happens when you mix contrasting worldviews and pedagogies in one university classroom ? Find out how to balance students ’ biases – and your own – to prepare them …
Only a human will do : when to eschew AI in teaching and research
Artificial intelligence tools have streamlined processes and accelerated innovations – efficiencies not lost on higher education . But at times , we need to prioritise human …
Student insight can shape the way we use GenAI in teaching
Students tend to be more comfortable with teachers using GenAI to support , rather than fully generate , learning materials . The key is to use it effectively and communicate …
How to build competency - based assessment into a clinical supervision course
Changes in Singapore ’ s healthcare sector meant health professionals needed extra skills for the workplace . Here ’ s how a clinical supervision certificate …
Graduate apprenticeships need link tutors – but who ’ s looking after them ?
Academic link tutors are a crucial cog in the mechanism of graduate apprenticeships , yet they perform this role with little support . Here ’ s how to invest in them instead
If AI were a DJ …
This class exercise uses metaphor to help non - technical students gain a clearer understanding of what artificial intelligence is – and what this complex , opaque …
Are module leaders missing out on professional development ?
Let ’ s support module leaders with effective and engaging training opportunities . Here are five ways to do it
Thinking like a physicist can prepare students for life ’ s challenges
Technology and peer learning can be used to optimise classroom time and enhance problem - solving skills . Here , Teck Seng Koh uses a sample lesson to illustrate how to …
How to enhance the accuracy of GenAI models
Generative AI seems to offer ways to provide individualised feedback to large cohorts but can these models be relied on to give students accurate , relevant responses ? Here …
Give everyone a chance to speak in class
Implementing turn - taking protocols and allowing students time to prepare are two strategies that ensure every student has an equal opportunity to participate in …
How industry certification can energise learning
With the IT sector changing too rapidly for traditional university teaching to keep up , why not try industry - aligned certifications ? Find out how they can help students meet …
Let ’ s make the university a safe space to discuss sensitive topics
Public debate is becoming ever more polarised , both on and offline . But higher education has an opportunity to lay out a blueprint for healthy dialogue , starting in …
Copy , paste , learn : lessons from code programmers for the AI - enhanced classroom
Copying and pasting can be a powerful learning tool , whether it involves mindless copying or mindful reuse . Here ’ s how to use it without compromising academic …
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
Let ’ s look at AI as a reasoning partner , not a shortcut
The latest reasoning AI models , such as DeepSeek , offer an opportunity for universities to strengthen critical thinking in the next generation of workers
A comprehensive model for interdisciplinary teaching
Interdisciplinarity is crucial for preparing students for a complicated world . Adopting a dual focus on both faculty development and student engagement could be the …
Tips for successful asynchronous teaching : creating engaging content , part one
Despite its flexibility and ability to reach across distance and time zones , asynchronous teaching is still seen as subpar when compared with in - person or even synchronous online …
Diversity isn ’ t a one - off task , it ’ s a learning journey
With diversity practices under threat , where can universities go from here ? Ibiyemi Omeihe and Kingsley O . Omeihe outline the path to truly inclusive learning
Equip students with interdisciplinary skills for the future with the Inner Development Goals
To navigate today ’ s complex challenges , students need more than just knowledge – they need transformative skills . Here ’ s how to embed the Inner Development …
Connect with your students inside and outside the classroom
Empathy is essential for creating a supportive learning environment . Here ’ s how to cultivate compassion in your teaching and address common challenges faced by students
How we reassure accounting students that AI won ’ t take their jobs
Hearing first - hand from industry professionals about AI ’ s impact on workplaces can alleviate career anxiety . Here is how to organise firm visits and prompt post - activity …
How to reimagine an existing subject
Immersive technology and student co - creation allowed educators to revamp a general education course . Here ’ s how they did it
Kickstart your educational research journey
Educational research can help elevate your teaching to the next level . Here ’ s how to get started
Say goodbye to boring presentations
GenAI can supercharge your PowerPoint presentations to offer students interactive opportunities that increase participation and deepen learning . Here ’ s how
Navigating uncertainty with interdisciplinary teaching
The siloed approach to education – where students in technical , business , humanities and arts disciplines learn separately – is no longer adequate , writes Lisa McNair
How to balance tension in interdisciplinary teaching and learning
An interdisciplinary approach to programme development comes with inherent tensions , which need to be balanced and worked through . Here are our tips
Give students the skills to communicate across disciplines
In sustainability education , inter - and transdisciplinary teaching alone is not enough – students need to develop the skills to learn in a cross - disciplinary way . Co - creation …
What ’ s the crucial element for interdisciplinary teamwork ? Psychological safety
Foster a sense of radical openness in your interdisciplinary online learning environment by establishing psychological safety – here ’ s how
Four things to consider to create a safe and inspiring interdisciplinary learning environment
With interdisciplinary teaching , we need to look at ‘ how ’ as well as ‘ what ’ . Focus on these four elements of course design to create a space where integration and …
THE podcast : the pros and cons of AI in higher education
How should universities manage the rapid uptake of artificial intelligence across all aspects of higher education ? We talk to three experts about AI ’ s impact on teaching , …
Can you teach interdisciplinarity in 10 weeks ?
Interdisciplinarity is an ambitious and rewarding research process , but how realistic can we be in a 10 - week module ? Here is how to frame the task , structure the …
Tap the mine of library data to help enhance your courses
University libraries offer a rich well of data for course enhancement teams , on everything from student engagement to which resources they ’ re using …
What can module leaders learn from Toyota ?
How to use the plan - do - check - act cycle to improve student success , satisfaction and grades
How to integrate AI into strategy and business education
Incorporate AI into your teaching or ignore it and hope it fades from view ? Let ’ s balance these two attitudes by raising our expectations of students
Tips for designing interprofessional education courses in healthcare
Adapting to and collaborating with other professionals is essential in medicine . Here ’ s how to nurture an interdisciplinary mindset from the very start
Active , flipped , micro , virtual learning : a toolbox for interdisciplinary teaching
Young engineers need interdisciplinary skills more than ever to communicate science clearly , both to inform the public and to protect shared resources such as …
Unlock the potential of internationalisation in higher education
Let ’ s smash through the barriers to effective internationalisation . Here ’ s a four - part framework to do so
Tackling declining attendance with the ‘ show up ’ mindset
A model that instils in students a commitment to ‘ showing up ’ from day one includes practical strategies for improving attendance and fostering long - term …
What a transdisciplinary lens brings to university teaching
Why is it important to integrate knowledge and methodologies across disciplines ? Catherine Amelink has recommendations to encourage the student …
‘ 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 …
Empty classrooms and disconnected students in the age of AI
Universities face an urgent need to accelerate change in how they teach – and think about teaching – to reconnect students ’ digital lifestyles with the way they learn , write Nic …
Use everyday objects to educate student teachers
By using simple , familiar items and fostering open dialogue , we can encourage critical reflection in our students , transforming traditional teaching models into more …
Authentic assessment in postgraduate statistics courses
Using anonymous student data for assessment tasks enhances engagement with learning , fosters practical skill development and makes business and economics …
Career - connected learning is an investment in the future
A strong reputation for career - connected learning can create a seamless circle for universities , with graduates happy to pave the way for others via the alumni …
Beyond Chat : how AI teaching assistants are transforming student support
Pedagogically integrated AI is like having knowledgeable support that understands course materials and objectives and , most importantly , can guide …
Changing the climate of teaching : embedding sustainability into film and media studies
Research - led teaching can bring educators ’ work and passions into the classroom , making topics such as climate change less overwhelming for students and linking learning …
Here are seven AI tools you should be using for your teaching and research
AI can assist with idea generation , data analysis and mind - mapping , among others . Here are some tools that should be on any academic ’ s radar
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