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 dene.mullen , 13 May, 2021

Covid-19 has reinforced China’s role as global leader in ed-tech

Made in China. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated China's position as the world leader in edtech.

The country’s giant companies benefit from an ecosystem that supports online learning and a cultural propensity to prioritise education, says Tom C. Varghese

By miranda.prynne , 6 May, 2021

Secure and transparent use of student data

Guidance on responsible collection and use of student data to enhance online teaching

Bronwen Swinnerton and James Pickering outline the steps all universities should take to ensure ethical and transparent collection and use of student data via ed-tech platforms

By miranda.prynne , 6 May, 2021

Responsible use of learning analytics to improve the university experience

Advice on the guidance available to frame responsible use of learner analytics to improve students' university experience

Rebecca Ferguson presents useful guidelines and frameworks for using learner analytics safely and effectively to inform improvements to teaching and student services

By dene.mullen , 5 May, 2021

Zoom meetings don’t have to be quite so painful

Zoom meetings do not have to be quite so painful for academics and university staff.

Simple actions can help avoid common pitfalls in the design and execution of online team meetings, say Rob Angell and Ben Marder

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By miranda.prynne , 30 April, 2021

Cybersecurity in online learning

Guidance on ensuring the cybersecurity of your online teaching and ed-tech

Mohammed Rehman explains what steps universities should take to educate staff and students about cybersecurity and how to protect themselves when teaching and learning online

By dene.mullen , 29 April, 2021