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 Eliza.Compton , 5 August, 2022

What’s next for AI in higher education?

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From assessment to ethics and job security, a new Jisc report highlights AI’s challenges and successes and provides insight into upcoming developments
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3minutes
By Miranda Prynne , 25 July, 2022

What ‘norms’ support successful learning design collaborations?

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How to promote consistency of processes and expectations among university course designers and external edtech providers, explained by Rae Mancilla and Nadine Hamman in the third part of a series looking at strategies for successful learning design partnerships
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4minutes
By Miranda Prynne , 13 July, 2022

Strategies to motivate students in asynchronous learning

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The self-directed nature of asynchronous learning makes it easy for students to disengage. Guhuai Jiang and Jiayu Zhou offer strategies that boost students’ motivation when working on their own
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3minutes
Online learning