Teaching and learning

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Best practice pedagogy for online, blended and in-person university teaching. Educators from universities around the world share advice, insight and experience on effective instructional design, teaching styles, assessment, boosting student engagement, classroom management and ensuring students achieve those all-important learning outcomes.

 

By kiera.obrien, 30 June, 2025

Test students’ understanding, not their memory

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Exams have become more about students’ ability to recall answers to questions asked in past papers rather than testing their understanding of the knowledge they gained. Here’s how to challenge their cognitive ability instead
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 27 June, 2025

Machine v human skills: what do we teach now?

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Human-centred abilities such as curiosity, adaptability and self-reflection are rising in importance as AI threatens to automate routine tasks. Here are ways educators can prepare students for the workforce of the future
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 19 June, 2025

What does the future hold for library spaces?

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University libraries are evolving fast. From inclusive design to sustainability, here’s how institutions can rethink spaces to support future learners and diverse needs
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4minutes
By dlaming, 29 May, 2025

StrikePlagiarism.com at MoodleMoot Spain 2025: Upholding Academic Integrity through Innovation

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From April 2–4, 2025, StrikePlagiarism.com had the honour of participating as a Silver Sponsor at MoodleMoot Spain 2025, a leading international academic conference hosted by the Universitat de València in collaboration with Moodle HQ. MoodleMoot events are globally recognised for fostering academic dialogue around the open-source learning platform Moodle and for showcasing pioneering research, practices, and technologies that shape the future of digital education.
By dlaming, 29 May, 2025

Deep Academic Analysis: How StrikePlagiarism.com’s Grammar & Spell Checker Works

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As language precision becomes a defining factor in academic integrity, StrikePlagiarism.com introduces a comprehensive Grammar & Spell Checker designed specifically for the higher education sector. This functionality is implemented as a dedicated report that complements plagiarism detection and AI content analysis within the platform—providing educators with a holistic view of each submission.
By dlaming, 29 May, 2025

Grammar & Spell Checker in StrikePlagiarism.com: Key Advantages of Grammar & Spell Checker

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As academic integrity practices evolve, writing quality is gaining recognition as a central component of scholarly assessment. In response, StrikePlagiarism.com has introduced a dedicated Grammar & Spell Checker report that helps educators go beyond plagiarism and AI detection to evaluate the linguistic competence and authenticity of student work.
By Laura.Duckett, 26 May, 2025

Teaching your first course? Follow these steps

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Just landed your first adjunct teaching role and don’t know where to start? Here’s how to make the most of your strengths, design a clear syllabus and deliver engaging, manageable sessions
By kiera.obrien, 26 May, 2025

How to support students with dyslexia in your teaching

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Students dealing with dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties may struggle in the classroom more than their peers. With their number increasing, here’s how to give them the space they need to learn
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 23 May, 2025

Cultivating a responsible innovation mindset among future tech leaders

Prometheus concept of technological innovation
The classroom is a perfect place to discuss the messy, real-world consequences of technological discoveries, writes Andreas Alexiou. Beyond ‘How?’, students should be asking ‘Should we…?’ and ‘What if…?’ questions around ethics and responsibility
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4minutes
By ashton.wenborn, 21 May, 2025

A flexible new era for higher education learning

The University of Manchester’s Flexible Learning Programme event
As digital skills grow ever more vital, the University of Manchester is leading a flexible, inclusive learning revolution to empower lifelong learners and support Greater Manchester’s digital ambitions
By Eliza.Compton, 21 May, 2025

How to put joy at the centre of the university library

Exterior of the Newman Library at Virginia Tech
The role of the university library is poised for re-evaluation – not just as an academic hub but as a space where connection, belonging and access can come alive in everyday ways. Pro tip: cake and dogs help. Kayla McNabb explains
By Eliza.Compton, 15 May, 2025

Peer review as a collegial approach to educator development

Peer review and career developing in university teaching
Expert support, structured reflection and near-peer dialogue can replace compliance and evaluation as a way to improve teaching practice. This practical framework aims to turn conversation into action
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3minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 13 May, 2025

Reimagining connection and communication for Gen Z students

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Generation Z students relate, communicate and build belonging in ways shaped by digital fluency, disrupted in-person learning and evolving social norms. This gives educators an opportunity to rethink how they teach
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 1 May, 2025

Four ways to balance service and learning

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Community-engaged pedagogies such as service learning are widely practised in universities, but how to achieve a lasting impact on both students and communities? Here are four strategies to do so
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 29 April, 2025

When GenAI resets the assessment baseline

Using AI for university assessment
Generative AI is forcing university educators to raise their own bar on creativity, assessment and expectations. Here’s how one teacher reassessed their assignment
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien, 28 April, 2025

Prepare your students for the job market: part one

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How can you guide your students to make themselves stand out in a crowded field? In the first of a two-part series, discover six strategies to hone job applications to perfection
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5minutes
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