Online learning

Online learning has revolutionised university teaching with much higher education now delivered via digital platforms, supported by educational technology (ed-tech) and, increasingly, AI tools. Find out how lecturers can adapt teaching methods to support learning online, build online learning communities and use the latest technology to advance student engagement and flexible, accessible learning.

By Miranda Prynne , 23 October, 2023

Artificial intelligence and academic integrity: striking a balance

Artificial intelligence represented by a digital image of a human head

A look at how universities can encourage the ethical and transparent use of artificial intelligence tools to support learning while guarding against misconduct

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 20 October, 2023

Why buttons press our buttons

A design system can underpin consistency and content standards in university website and digital services, but it does not replace good design decisions. Here, Ayala Gordon offers guidance to content design teams

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4minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 17 October, 2023

ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support student engagement

In the fourth part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to boost student engagement

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6minutes

By Miranda Prynne , 9 October, 2023

ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support administrative tasks

Two colleagues working together at a computer

In the third part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to assist with administrative duties

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5minutes

By Laura.Duckett , 5 October, 2023

Sparking online joy: five ways to keep students engaged

Student in her bedroom sitting on the floor on her laptop listening to music

Five guiding principles to use when designing and developing content for short online courses that will keep students engaged

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4minutes

By dene.mullen , 3 October, 2023

Enhancing manuscript clarity and ethical credibility with ChatGPT

Ikenna Uwanuakwa shares experience and tips for using ChatGPT to improve academic writing without falling foul of ethical considerations

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 6 September, 2023

Universities, AI and the common good

Robot and human connecting over light globe

Higher education must find paths for meaningful engagement with artificial intelligence, to leverage its potential, explain the problems and mitigate the hazards, writes Rajani Naidoo

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4minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 16 August, 2023

Nudge technology can help students re-engage

Early-intervention initiatives to tackle student disengagement can be challenging to implement. A centralised, targeted approach using a communication nudge can encourage students to re-engage with online learning

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3minutes

By Eliza.Compton , 14 August, 2023