A few months ago, I wrote a blogpost on urban spaces and the concept of the civic university. This topic is now reconsidered in the context a pandemic-affected world and has led me to … Continue reading
Category: Teaching Stories
Our Digital Champions’ Do’s and Don’ts
We’ve established a network of Digital Champions to support you in the transition to blended education. There are Digital Champions in each school and can support you:
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Forums: five ways to get your students talking online
In these ‘unprecedented times’ (yes, I said it) one thing at least is certain…like it or loath it, online teaching is here to stay.
This ‘new normal’ requires us as educators to consider new and … Continue reading
Three super low-tech ways to gamify your learning
Adding game design and mechanics to your online content can make it more engaging, motivational and enjoyable. Online educational content is competing with social and entertainment content, and so now is as good a time … Continue reading
Learning from the experience of higher education in China
Chinese higher education institutions are ahead of the rest of the world in adapting to the Covid-19 pandemic, testing new approaches and technologies to identify the best ways to help their students. AdvanceHE welcomed staff … Continue reading
Six ways to engage your audience online (regardless of bandwidth or timezone!)
1. Start with an activity.
Engage students from the beginning by asking them to write a question they’d like to be answered during the session, drawing a picture of their initial impressions of the topic … Continue reading
Feedback in an authentic context
So, I will be honest, I have been dwelling on this blog idea for a while now, and the reason I haven’t written it is because I was stuck. I was struggling to come up … Continue reading
A PASSion for Active Learning
With Christmas over, I’ve been looking over my timetable to see what the next teaching block has in store for me, and there’s now a conspicuous absence on a Tuesday afternoon. Until now, I’ve spent … Continue reading
The Office: Episode 0 (Trailer)
A few weeks ago I was asked to give a 5 minute presentation on ‘The Office’. I have re-recorded here. Whether you are new to The Office or have followed the posts religiously I hope … Continue reading
The Office: Episode 11
‘And that’s a wrap…’
“I’m
just sitting here, I ain’t saying much I just think
And my eyes don’t move left or right they just
blink”
I thought I’d start my 11th and final … Continue reading