University course design and delivery

How to design in-person, hybrid and online courses that maximise student engagement, inclusion and learning. Here, you can find advice on instructional design including lesson planning, creation and organisation of educational materials and effective use of digital technologies; as well as teaching methods and styles to help you achieve specific learning outcomes.

By Eliza.Compton, 9 November, 2021

Teaching visually impaired students – and making class materials more accessible for everyone at the same time

Hannah Thompson, a partially blind academic, offers six tips for ensuring an inclusive learning environment

By Miranda Prynne, 8 November, 2021

The educator’s imperative: creating intentional inclusivity in the digital classroom

Advice on intentionally welcoming diverse students into the digital classroom

Building an inclusive online learning environment requires more than just having the right technology – it’s about welcoming your students into the classroom, says Willie Wilborn

By dene.mullen, 5 November, 2021

In praise of the ‘watch party’ – an update to the flipped learning model

Watch parties are a variation on the flipped learning model used in universities

Many new students struggle with the amount of self-directed learning at university. Perhaps it’s time to introduce watch parties, say Emily Nordmann and Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel

By Miranda Prynne, 1 November, 2021

A guide to running engaging and interactive tutorials

Advice on delivering engaging and interactive tutorials

Adrian Lam shares useful tips for how tutors can create engaging and interactive tutorials for students that maximise learning outcomes

By Eliza.Compton, 1 November, 2021

Returning to on-campus classrooms – are they fit for purpose?

Empty desks and chairs in classroom illustrating classroom design

Gunter Saunders explains why classroom design must take technology into account in facilitating active, student-centred learning

By dene.mullen, 29 October, 2021

The educational ‘metaverse’ is coming

Online and blended learning must be stepped up to deliver equitable learning as part of the new "metaverse" that university students will come to expect

The universities best equipped with digital infrastructure and savvy human resources will emerge as the new leaders − no matter where they are, says Kwang Hyung Lee

By dene.mullen, 28 October, 2021

How I stopped worrying and learned to embrace pre-prepared courses

Universities are creating pre-prepared, fully complete courses called shells

I was shocked when first told I had to teach a ‘shell’ prepared by a colleague a few years ago, but I’m actually growing from the experience, says George Justice

By Miranda Prynne, 27 October, 2021

Building identity and belonging among students

Advice on why and how to build a sense of identity and belonging among students for better learning outcomes

Proactively building students’ sense of identity and belonging is vital for positive learning outcomes, explains Blake McKimmie. In this video, he gives advice on how it can be achieved

By miranda.prynne, 26 October, 2021

Preparing students for an uncertain future through career planning

Advice on getting students thinking about and preparing for their future careers

Lessons in engaging students in future career planning and preparation as part of their university studies, shared by Stephen Warrington, Katherine Cameron and Matt Vickers

By miranda.prynne, 22 October, 2021

Co-creating with students: practical considerations and approaches

Advice on how to effectively bring co-creation with students into your teaching practices

Stacy Katz explains how to develop meaningful learning experiences by collaborating with students, rather than determining for them

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University course design and delivery