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, 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
By Eliza.Compton, 8 April, 2025

If AI were a DJ…

Humanoid robot works the DJ decks
This class exercise uses metaphor to help non-technical students gain a clearer understanding of what artificial intelligence is – and what this complex, opaque technology isn’t
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 2 April, 2025

How to enhance the accuracy of GenAI models

AI accuracy concept
Generative AI seems to offer ways to provide individualised feedback to large cohorts but can these models be relied on to give students accurate, relevant responses? Here are three approaches for educators to try
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 31 March, 2025

Give everyone a chance to speak in class

A student putting their hand up in class
Implementing turn-taking protocols and allowing students time to prepare are two strategies that ensure every student has an equal opportunity to participate in class discussions
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 28 March, 2025

How industry certification can energise learning

A young woman works intently on a laptop
With the IT sector changing too rapidly for traditional university teaching to keep up, why not try industry-aligned certifications? Find out how they can help students meet the demands of the workplace
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5minutes
Course design and delivery