Using poetry to solve problemsGrappling with a problem? Try writing a poem about it to aid your subconscious in finding a solution. Sam Illingworth explains how Sam IllingworthEdinburgh Napier University
Naming students is even more crucial in online classesNaming learners fosters a community in which the teacher is clearly all in and focused on individual members in the unique, shared space of the online classroomStone MeredithColorado State University Global
In-person teaching now needs to be justifiedIf we applied the same critical lens to in-person learning as we once did to online, rationalising our need for the former, how much better could we make our teaching?Stephen DannAustralian National University
Beyond the limits of the LMS: ways to communicate effectively with students How to communicate with students in the online environment in effective and creative ways that go beyond relying on the learning management system, described by Kris Erskine Kris Erskine Athens State University
Lifelong learning needs a reboot – here’s how to do itInstead of untangling a miscellany of education products, lifelong learners should find the structure and purpose of their degree continues into their professional lifeMatt RileyBlueprint Prep
Asynchronous communication strategies for successful learning design partnerships Asynchronous communication that builds rapport among university course designers and external edtech providers, explained by Rae Mancilla and Nadine Hamman in the first part of a series looking at strategies for successful learning design partnershipsRae Mancilla , Nadine HammanUniversity of Pittsburgh, University of Cape Town
Balancing student data collection and privacy protectionIncreased scrutiny of universities as keepers of valuable data means institutions need to be well versed in data protection responsibilities. Andy Phippen offers key aspects to considerAndy PhippenBournemouth University
Students are different, so why are you still teaching them all the same way?We know that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t really work. Adriana Plata-Marroquin and Leticia Castaño offer tips on implementing differentiated instructionAdriana Plata-Marroquin , Leticia Castaño Sánchez Tecnológico de Monterrey
Why you should write feedback to your students before they’ve submittedStarting at the end seems counterintuitive, but anticipating student strengths and weaknesses and automating your responses comes into its own for large cohortsAndy Grayson
Developing a faculty-IT partnership for seamless teaching supportA simple way to ensure quicker and more transparent handling of technical hiccups that builds trust between teaching faculty and IT teams, explained by Xin Bi Xin Bi Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
It’s time for teachers to assert their professional opinions on learning deliveryIsn’t it odd that teachers are often just passive users of whatever tech product is selected for them rather than designers of and collaborators in edtech adoption?Benjamin Tak Yuen ChanHong Kong Metropolitan University
How to prepare and protect your institution against a future cybersecurity attackIt’s not a matter of if your institution will be hit by a cyberattack but when. Adrian Ellison shares some key actions for universities to better prepare for the inevitableAdrian EllisonUniversity of West London
Teaching history in the 2020s: how can Subject Benchmark Statements help? The QAA’s Subject Benchmark Statements can help guide the teaching of specific disciplines. Elaine Fulton explains how to use the recently updated statements to enhance history teaching in a decade fraught with challengesElaine FultonUniversity of Birmingham
Don’t forget that the ‘academic’ and the ‘vocational’ are deeply intertwinedIt’s not enough to focus solely on academic mission, but neither is it enough to think of universities as little more than training schools, says Sir Chris HusbandsChris HusbandsSheffield Hallam University
The mechanics of teaching a multi-section “activeflex” courseLessons on the mechanics of bringing faculty together to teach a multiple-section class using the activeflex learning model, by Morgan Stanford Morgan StanfordAthens State University
A step-by-step guide to designing marking rubrics that will save hours of time Designing marking rubrics that provide guidance but with enough flexibility for students to demonstrate knowledge and skills in multiple ways is a difficult balancing act. Paul Moss explains how it can be done Paul MossAdelaide University
Do our students need to be book smart or street smart? They need to be bothEmployers want talent to jump right in and fulfil new tasks without a lot of coaching. Project-based learning will help prepare students for this new way of thinking and workingLee Ann Walker Colorado State University Global
Tips for creating open access digital courses focused on tackling the climate crisisTips on how to develop, design and deliver open access digital education resources to help educate wider audiences about the climate crisis, by Erika WarnatzschErika WarnatzschThe University of Edinburgh
Hyflex learning: what, why and howHyflex programmes can extend higher education to a much wider pool of students, through flexible, accessible learning. Johnny Lee explains how institutions can roll out hyflex learning so staff and students feel the benefitsJohnny LeeRavensbourne University London
Decolonising medicine, part two: empowering studentsThe decolonisation of medicine involves making students active agents of their learning and designing assessments relevant to the skills gained through the process, as Musarrat Maisha Reza explains in her second advice resource on the topicMusarrat Maisha RezaThe University of Exeter
Tips on bringing expert professionals to class to support learningCapturing students’ attention can be a challenge for teachers. We propose bringing the real world to the classroom through expert guests, say Gabriela Espínola Carballo and Mariana ElizondoGabriela Espínola Carballo, Mariana ElizondoTecnológico de Monterrey
Amplifying research: five features of successful impact generationAs UK universities await the results of REF2021 and a new cycle of impact generation starts, how can academics go about amplifying the impact of their research? Charlotte Humma and Tessa Russell share tipsCharlotte Humma, Tessa RussellUniversity of Sussex
Using vicarious experiences online to engage and motivate studentsVicarious experiences can be harnessed in remote and blended learning to foster both the ‘skill and the will’ of students. Roma Forbes outlines how to do itRoma ForbesThe University of Queensland
Supporting cybersecurity literacy for workforce-ready graduatesEmployers need a cybersecurity-literate workforce, and higher education could play a valuable role in filling the gapSteven FurnellUniversity of Nottingham
Five practical ways the literature classroom can help student careers Olivia Burgess offers five tips for using literature classes to explore workplace preparation and engage career-minded studentsOlivia BurgessColorado State University Global
Decolonising medicine, part one: taking the first stepsDecolonisation should not be limited to arts and social sciences, but many struggle with how to apply it across STEM disciplines. In her first resource, Musarrat Maisha Reza shares advice on effective approaches to decolonising medicineMusarrat Maisha RezaThe University of Exeter
5 ways to become an innovator in higher educationBreaking down norms can seem as disruptive as it is necessary to success – but strategies such as active listening and embodying change can help smooth the pathNicole BrownUCL
Boosting student engagement in an online learning environmentLack of student engagement creates challenges when language learning moves online. Yuyang Zhao explains how to create an interactive environment that helps mitigate some of the key issues Yuyang ZhaoXi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University
Challenge-based learning: design and delivery in undergraduate coursesCourses that incorporate real problems from real companies offer students a rare chance to acquire knowledge while also developing useful professional skillsNelly Ramirez Vásquez , Maria del Rosario Rosas EscalonaTecnológico de Monterrey
The evolution of activeflex learning: why and how The evolution of activeflex learning as a way to keep students engaged online, and how to overcome problems when using this teaching model, by Mark Gale Mark GaleAthens State University
The sector must come together when talk turns to promoting economic successWhat could be more important than preparing our students for jobs in the local economy and supporting graduates to become the entrepreneurs of the future? asks Sir David BellDavid BellUniversity of Sunderland
Classroom management strategies to enhance hyflex learningEffective classroom management strategies that keep students engaged during hyflex courses, by Letitia BergantzLetitia BergantzAthens State University
Learner, student, graduate: a toolkit for student identity formation and critical reflectionA toolkit to guide students in developing and critically reflecting upon their own identities and journeys as they progress through higher education and into professional lifeRebecca Westrup, Sophie ReadingThe University of East Anglia
Three priority areas for technical assistance in hyflex and activeflex teaching Effective technical support is a key component in ensuring instructors and students enjoy a positive learning experience in an activeflex format. Grayson Simmons explains where this support should be focusedGrayson Simmons Athens State University
Does seeing others’ success on LinkedIn make you unhappy? LinkedIn can help you find a job and promote yourself, but it may also leave you questioning your own career trajectory – here’s how to combat the social media bluesLaura Lavertu, Sebastian OliverThe University of Edinburgh
Moving beyond statements of commitment to taking action on race equalityTips for universities to examine their practices to ensure racial equity is embedded across institutional structures, by Shames Maskeen and Malcolm Todd Shames Maskeen, Malcolm ToddLeeds Trinity University
How open knowledge strengthens democraciesNo longer just guardians of knowledge, public universities are critical to the health of young democracies. To support civil society and democracy, flagship institutions must embrace their role as coordinators of open knowledge exchange Justin Axel-BergUniversity of São Paulo
LinkedIn is becoming academia’s key tool for career progressionFor students and academics alike, it’s harder to ignore LinkedIn’s combination of networking and self-promotional opportunitiesGillian McCurdyArden University
A (very) simple solution to cheating If lecturers cannot eradicate cheating in exams, they should find ways to harness it to encourage deeper study while educating students about the risks of misconduct, explains Roy YingRoy YingThe Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Why I choose not to teach with social mediaIf social media is eventually revealed as a grave threat to public health, the academy’s unquestioning adoption of it could make scholars complicitZachary Michael JackNorth Central College
How to design effective reinforcement activities for activeflex coursesHow to effectively design reinforcement activities for the activeflex course to maximise student engagement, by Joy OettelJoy OettelAthens State University
Deep and meaningful learning: taking learning to the next levelExplicitly linking prior knowledge and experience is key in engaging students in deep learning and transitions them away from passivity in learningAlexandra Osika, Stephanie MacMahon, Jason M. Lodge, Annemaree CarrollThe University of Queensland
Engaging public health faculty to make healthier campus decisionsAs universities move from a crisis response to ongoing management of Covid-19, this guide outlines why and how to engage public health faculty in campus decision-makingDavid Johnson, Sarah WalshUniversity of Louisville, Eastern Michigan University
The 10 commandments of academic TwitterLucas Lixinski offers tips on how to engage positively with the social media platform, from ‘honour thy hashtags’ to ‘thou shalt live-tweet at events’Lucas LixinskiUNSW Sydney
How to use social media analytics to effectively expand your network Digging deeper into social media, through stats and data, is the key to understanding audience and carving out your niche, says Michael SkibaMichael SkibaColorado State University Global
Lessons for universities from using ‘bots’ in the NHSAdvice on how higher education institutions could apply Robotic Process Automation to improve efficiencies, based on lessons from its use in the NHSCarol GloverKFM, a subsidiary of King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Make mathematics fun and easy to learn for university students A warm, welcoming class environment and lessons that apply to real-life contexts can make mathematics fun and engaging, as Pattama Sornkao explainsPattama SornkhaoSiam University
Want your research to have an impact on policy? Know your audiencePoliticians are novices by design, so tailoring your communications with them gives you the best chance of cutting through, says David R. GarciaDavid R. GarciaArizona State University
Engaging online learners using group activitiesOnline learning can leave students feeling lonely and disengaged. Tracy DeCicco explains how incorporating group activities into coursework can get them re-engaged with the materials – and each otherTracey DeCiccoAthens State University
Learning challenge and difficulty: calm seas do not make skilful sailorsFive strategies for university teachers to encourage students to use challenge, struggle and safe failure for effective long-term learningAlexandra Osika, Stephanie MacMahon, Jason M. Lodge, Annemaree CarrollThe University of Queensland
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