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.

By Laura.Duckett, 13 May, 2025

Less is more when it comes to AI in teaching

A teacher with students in a classroom
As more educators adopt AI, the risk of becoming overwhelmed by the tools increases. Here are four practical strategies to prevent this
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 1 May, 2025

Four ways to balance service and learning

An illustration of a heart passing from one hand to another
Community-engaged pedagogies such as service learning are widely practised in universities, but how to achieve a lasting impact on both students and communities? Here are four strategies to do so
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 15 April, 2025

Only a human will do: when to eschew AI in teaching and research

Female college professor helping male student
Artificial intelligence tools have streamlined processes and accelerated innovations – efficiencies not lost on higher education. But at times, we need to prioritise human judgement and involvement, as Qin Zhu explains
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 14 April, 2025

Student insight can shape the way we use GenAI in teaching

A lecturer at the front of class presenting to students
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 your approach transparently
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4minutes
Course design and delivery