Coming to terms with terminology: the basics of university teaching and research in the US
Looking to teach or do research in America? Angela Douglas explains the basic terms, acronyms and structures of US academia to ensure everyone is speaking…
How does national culture affect the adoption of learning technology?
Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang and Maria Limniou offer tips to counter the hidden cultural and social factors that reduce acceptance of virtual learning environments, based on …
Taking the shock out of culture shock: helping international students navigate transitions, part…
Inga Ackermann shares advice on helping students manage and overcome culture shock after their arrival at a university overseas or far from home
Lessons from organising a virtual international student camp focused on sustainability
Yhing Sawheny and Ashutosh Mishra offer advice on organising a virtual international event after bringing students together online to hone their …
How a community of practice can foster virtual collaboration
Eugene Schulz and Dagmar Willems share insights and takeaway lessons from creating a community of practice for higher education instructors to develop virtual…
Bringing international and intercultural dimensions into your programmes
Jeanine Gregersen-Hermans and Karen M. Lauridsen address how educators may create an internationalised learning experience for all students by including global…
Innovative approaches to transnational education
Vangelis Tsiligiris outlines the key areas for innovation in the design and delivery of transnational education based on changing needs and developments in the global…
Taking the shock out of culture shock: helping international students navigate transitions, part…
Inga Ackermann outlines what steps institutions can take to prepare international students for the potential culture shock they may experience on arrival at their new university
Top tips for developing an effective virtual exchange programme
Justine Seran and Randall Reinhard offer guidance on building a virtual exchange programme to provide flexible international learning opportunities for students …
Mental health support for international students: five key steps
Frank Haber explains what support mechanisms universities must put in place to protect international students’ mental health
Engaging with the world from your home classroom: tips for internationalising the curriculum
Tanja Reiffenrath shares advice on giving curricula an international dimension that helps students develop global perspectives
Running effective tutorials in transnational education
Michael Daw explores the challenges and misconceptions related to running interactive tutorials in joint international courses, based on his experience…
The dos and don’ts for setting up an international campus
Tobias Kliem offers insight on what to prioritise and what to avoid when setting up a branch campus overseas
New frontiers of higher education competition
Hamish Coates provides insight on how universities can navigate changing competitive frontiers in higher education
Tips for engaging Asian universities and alumni in new modes of collaboration
Western institutions can continue to forge fruitful collaborations with Asian universities and attract students from the region. Here, Benjamin Tak Yuen …
Global virtual exchange: promoting international learning
Christopher Brighton presents a model of global virtual exchange that could be easily replicated at any institution to enhance its students’ intercultural knowledge and…
When East meets West: improving student engagement in culturally diverse classrooms
TJ Moore offers simple steps that support student engagement across Eastern and Western cultural boundaries, for lecturers teaching at home or overseas
THE podcast: rethinking the internationalisation of higher education
How should international study evolve post-pandemic in order to extend the benefits of higher education to every corner of the globe?
Using digital technology to assist the spread of knowledge and ideas about the SDGs
Gisela Loehlein on how digital communications can assist in spreading knowledge and awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals, through virtual global events and…
Enabling behavioural change for participants in an online setting
Narayan Pant describes how he adapted his leadership course to online and uncovered opportunities for intimate group learning, deep reflection and flexibility that…
Supporting foreign-language students in online class discussions
Online discussions pose a challenge for foreign-language students studying remotely overseas, so instructors should take steps to support their understanding and…
Developing online master’s courses for an international audience
Lauren Johnston-Smith describes steps to create a quality learning experience for students enrolled on online postgraduate courses from all over the world
Delivering blended learning to work for all students, everywhere
Blended learning enables universities to serve students on campus and overseas with a quality education but requires careful planning and delivery, as Eddy S Fang,…
Negotiating the minefield of global online teaching: dealing with difference
Farish A. Noor offers advice on managing the conflicting viewpoints of students living and studying in different countries and cultural contexts when teaching international…
Virtual language learning through synchronous and asynchronous teaching
Theresa Perales and Kelly Metz-Matthews outline how synchronous and asynchronous online teaching tools can be used to engage students in new ways that…
Ensuring quality digital teaching for students locked down overseas
Parama Chaudhury offers advice on how to help international students continue their studies while stuck in their home countries during the pandemic
Guiding principles to support students on campus and overseas through hybrid teaching
Markus Davis explains how three guiding principles of flexibility, inclusion and empathy have helped shape a hybrid teaching model that serves both on-campus and…
Using internationalisation to enhance digital learning experiences for all
Omolabake Fakunle explains how steps to support internationalisation in digital teaching can enhance the learning experience for all students
Boosting international education and collaboration through online delivery
With its lack of physical boundaries, online teaching can be used to boost access to learning for international students, as Stuart Perrin explains
How I fostered multilingual student discussion in asynchronous online classes
Ioannis Gaitanidis explains how designed his asynchronous online teaching to foster the same level of spontaneous student discussion as his in-person classes
Virtual exchange: supporting online collaboration to benefit all learners
Virtual exchanges enable group work between students in different locations, but studies show varied learning gains. Irina Rets and Bart Rienties use research to…
Safely teaching foreign students facing censorship
Foreign students studying online in their home countries may be subject to strict press controls, so educators must carefully consider their course content and discussion …
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