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 kiera.obrien, 15 August, 2024

Find a balance with student-centredness

A student in the library holds a book
Student-centredness has become hugely popular in higher education over the past decade, but it has downsides as well as benefits. Can it truly be applicable across higher education, regardless of context?
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 9 August, 2024

Teaching public policy research skills to tomorrow’s leaders

Various sqiggly arrows straightening into the same direction, blended learning concept
When students learn the fundamentals of public policy research, they also acquire tools to evaluate how institutions operate and how those same tools can be used to solve problems in their communities. This blended learning approach can level up these skills
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 8 August, 2024

Where to start with generative AI chatbot customisation

A robot hologram appears above a smartphone
AI chatbots could transform teaching and learning, yet generic versions lack the detail needed for education. Here’s how to get started with building your own customised chatbot
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 6 August, 2024

How to enhance teaching skills in a multidisciplinary environment

Lecturer gives a university lecture
Technical challenges as well as the personal demands that teachers face make support programmes at higher education institutions all the more important. Here’s how self-paced, modular training can boost teacher engagement and student satisfaction
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4minutes
Course design and delivery