Higher education pedagogy

Learn more about pedagogy and how different theories of teaching and learning work across higher education. Here, academics offer insights into a variety of pedagogies, drawing on their own teaching experience alongside research, to provide practical advice on what instructional methods work best for different university contexts, disciplines and classes.

By Laura.Duckett , 27 May, 2026

Boosting AI literacy across your institution

Two students using a map to navigate a digital world
AI literacy goes far beyond basic prompt writing. Learn strategies for building understanding of how AI tools work, how to use them effectively to support teaching, learning and research, where their limitations lie and the ethical implications surrounding their use
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 27 May, 2026

Defining and developing students’ critical AI literacy

Magician conjuring magic out of a hat
By the time they arrive at university, most students are using AI. So, with the lines between AI use and original work increasingly blurred, academia now needs to teach them how to use the tools critically
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 26 May, 2026

Extend reality to make learning more meaningful

Industrial engineer inspecting a residential construction project with a VR app with a virtualisation of the building's interior
To meet the challenges of the modern workplace, students need to encounter environments that simulate professional scenarios during their studies. Read about how to design extended reality activities that boost a range of discipline-specific skills
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 13 May, 2026

How to start reimagining assessments authentically

Young man giving a presentation
What does authentic assessment really look like? Through real-world tasks, meaningful application and core knowledge and skills, it supports deeper learning and a more accurate measure of students’ understanding
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4minutes
Higher education pedagogy