Engaging students in readings and microlectures
Three online teaching experts share advice for motivating students to read and engage with microlectures online, then answer questions on key challenges during this ACUE…
Recording effective microlectures
Two online teaching experts share advice on producing and using effective microlecture videos to keep students interested and engaged with online courses in this ACUE…
Planning and facilitating quality discussions
Three online teaching experts share advice on how to foster quality discussions among students online to aid learning during this ACUE webinar
Organising your online course
Three digital teaching experts share advice on how to organise an online course effectively and answer questions about some key challenges during this ACUE…
Managing your online presence
Three remote teaching experts share advice on building an authentic and engaging instructor presence online to support effective communication with …
Welcoming students to your online environment
Three online teaching experts share advice on creating a welcoming virtual learning environment for students then answer questions about transitioning to remote…
Take your online teaching outside
Being outdoors can offer students and teachers dozens of benefits, from improved learning outcomes to better mental health. Aimée Little talks about taking online…
Making online content relevant and fun for Gen Z students
Relating your online teaching content to real-world interests and issues affecting your students is a great way to win and keep their attention. Tina Joshi explains how she does…
Top online teaching tip: ask your students questions
Asking students questions during online classes provides insight into what they understand and where they need support. David Martin explains how to do this…
Developing students’ confidence and sense of belonging online
With most students new to online learning, many may lack the confidence to actively participate in group classes. Georgina Blakeley offers her tips on fostering a sense of…
Make virtual learning fun: using ‘break in’ rooms in online teaching
Creating fun, game-like activities as part of your online classes can aid learning, student engagement and collaboration. Shonagh Douglas explains how she …
Soft skills: how to promote student collaboration in online environments
Online collaboration is not an innate skill for most students but something that instructors must cultivate. Hugh McFaul explains how he did this through careful design of …
Optimise your synchronous online classes
Teaching online requires adaptations to in-person teaching, whatever your level of experience. Jesper Hansen explains what key changes he has made to his teaching…
Curiosity: Activating internal student motivation when teaching online
Appealing to students’ curiosity boosts their motivation to learn. Jose Vazquez explains how educators can use this in their online teaching strategies
Three questions to ask before using a new digital resource
What should educators consider before adopting a new digital resource to support their online teaching? Michael Windelspecht outlines three key questions to ask
Instructional videos: Creating multimedia that works for learning
Best practice in creating instructional videos that efficiently impart knowledge to students learning remotely, from Judy Brooks
Instructor presence: How to engage students through building an authentic ‘voice’
Lessons in how to use an authentic instructor voice to keep students engaged when teaching remotely, from Shannon McCarty of National University
Efficient and effective assessment of written work remotely
Hear about some tried and tested methods for effective assessment of written work when teaching online from Sara Clarke and Katy Dumelle of Oregon State University
Using an adaptive active model to promote student success
Susan Holecheck explains why flipping the traditional classroom teaching model with an adaptive active learning approach has proven so effective at Arizona State…
Ask the experts: Evidence-based practices in online teaching and learning
Find out about using evidence-based practices in online teaching and learning in this Q&A with Ryan Luke, programme director for adaptive learning at the…
Ask the experts: Evidence-based practices in digital learning
Learn about how and why to apply evidence-based practices to digital learning in this Q&A with Nina Araujo, instructional designer at Northeastern University
Expert Q&A: Engaging students online – every learner, everywhere
Patricia O’Sullivan, project coordinator of academic innovation at the University of Mississippi, offers insight on engaging students in the online environment
Expert Q&A: Designing online classes
Brandon Karcher, instructional technology manager at Bucknell University, and Douglas Wilson, instructional designer at Dallas College, answer fellow academics’…
Expert Q&A: Active learning – engage learners across modalities
Peter van Leusen, director of adaptive and personalised learning at Arizona State University answers questions on how to engage students when teaching across …
Building an effective home studio for remote teaching
Recording classes well from home can be a challenge but by getting the basics right you can create a simple studio set up which will support effective online teaching. Here, Sean…
Chunking lectures – it’s a no brainer
Students respond much better to manageable packages of information. Here Paul Moss explains why and how to go about ‘chunking’ online lectures to get the best …
How to build outstanding pedagogy for teaching via Zoom
Too many educators still view online as a second-rate form of teaching, but it does not have to be. In this video, Stephen Hersh offers advice on how to offer first-class…
How to design an online course centred around interactive learning
Interactive learning is an effective way to keep remote students engaged with online courses. Sara Wolfson offers four tips on how to design classes with a strong focus …
Creating a welcoming and inclusive online learning community
Creating a sense of community among students is vital for effective online teaching. Here, Miral Gibson explains how fostering this welcoming online learning…
How to tackle fieldwork and real-world training online
Francine Ryan explains how the Open University law school offers real-world training and fieldwork through digital channels as part of its online courses
The power of peer to peer: how and why to encourage your students to learn from each other
Peer-to-peer learning brings major benefits for students and instructors. Here, Zachary Walker explains how to encourage your students to learn from each other and…
Establishing a robust quality framework for online education
How can universities monitor and guarantee the quality of their online courses? Here Geo Laws talks about how establish a robust quality framework for online teaching
Transform engagement: Interaction and online course design
Advice on designing online courses with lots of interactive elements to boost engagement from Michele Hampton, professor at Cuyahoga Community College
Think-pair-share: how to structure online classes
When students discuss ideas and learn from one another, they absorb far more, which is the rationale behind the think-pair-share teaching model. Here José Guzman explains…
Using 360-degree video to bring online classes to life
Using 360-degree video can help create a more immersive digital learning experience, making practical aspects of online classes more realistic. Here Jane Frost draws on …
The rules of engagement for virtual learning
It can be a challenge to keep students’ attention from wandering when teaching online. Here Bill Boulding talks through key rules to put in place to keep everyone…
How to reach remote students with limited access to technology
Angela Owusu-Ansah of Ashesi University in Ghana explains how her institution has tackled this problem to ensure all students can access teaching online
Anti-racist practice for digital and online learning
Jessica Rowland Williams, director of Every Learner Everywhere, looks at how institutions can harness technology to address systemic inequities through…
Translating creative assessment styles online: Blackboard learning journals
Traditional exams can inhibit students, while more creative assessments provide a forum where their talent and knowledge can shine. Madeleine Davies discusses …
How to create an engaging online experience using Microsoft Teams
Learn how to use Microsoft Teams to offer students an engaging online learning experience with David Kellerman, senior lecturer at UNSW
Top tips for selecting and implementing new technologies
Effective technology is now instrumental to the successful performance of universities at every level. Here, Chris Cobb offers his top tips on what to consider when choosing and…
The secret to timely, relevant, inclusive communication with students
Effective communication is vital to engaging and positive remote study. Cathy Stone offers advice on how to ensure communication between institutions and students is…
Remote vs virtual labs
The move to online teaching has led to a huge rise in the use of both remote and virtual laboratories. Here Dr Yeung explains how each works and outlines their strengths and…
Running safe and secure online meetings and calls
New digital teaching methods risk exposing personal and sensitive information among students and staff. Here are best practice tips from Matthew Davis on running …
Balancing the needs of students, faculty and institutions when designing online courses
Students, faculty members and institutions all have different goals from their teaching and learning programmes. Thomas Cavanagh explains how to…
Improving students' digital literacy for remote learning
The natural tech savviness of Generation Z doesn’t necessarily extend to remote learning tools. Here are three tips from the Open University of Hong Kong to train …
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