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 , 19 July, 2024

Can AI offer everyone a personal tutor 24/7?

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Generative artificial intelligence can trigger a certain amount of angst, but AI’s potential to support student learning should be explored, write Steve Hill and Quintus Stierstorfer
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 18 July, 2024

What simulations bring to teaching soft skills

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Role play and immersive VR experiences can bridge the gap between theory and practice as students acquire – and teachers assess – skills in communication and problem-solving
By Eliza.Compton , 28 June, 2024

Higher education needs a united approach to AI

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If universities’ response to AI and education is as fractured as the sector’s adoption of blended learning, we may well find ourselves in a similar position in 20 years’ time with duplicated costs and missed research opportunities, writes Sara de Freitas
By kiera.obrien , 7 June, 2024

Campus life is entering a new era, but don’t forget the human touch

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With the acceleration of technology, the university experience is changing. As academics, it’s up to us to guide our students through this new normal of learning, navigating information and socialising, writes Nazlihasri Abdul Rahman
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 9 May, 2024

Campus Talks: The future of XR and immersive learning

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Immersive technology expert Monica Arés explains how the combination of artificial intelligence and extended reality in education has the potential to unlock curiosity and learning, the costs that come with these tools and what she thinks teaching technology will look like in 2034
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33minutes
Online learning