Student engagement

Teaching academics and university staff address what student engagement means to them and offer advice on capturing students’ attention in an age of digital distraction and keeping them motivated to learn. Find insights on teaching strategies that give students agency over their learning, boost class attendance and participation and help to build a campus community.

By Eliza.Compton , 8 August, 2023

Undergraduate research to enrich teacher education

Young teacher working with child
Designing, conducting and presenting a research project based on classroom experience can give students an early opportunity for critical reflection on their learning
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3minutes
By Miranda Prynne , 3 August, 2023

Offer students a personal touch through peer support

Two students walking down a corridor talking through some notes
As universities expand, they will need to take more of a personal approach to higher education – despite the huge cohorts – but how? Emma Norman suggests looking to the students themselves
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4minutes
By dene.mullen , 17 July, 2023

Using animation to stimulate learner engagement

Storyboarding is a crucial step in using animations for university teaching
Videos are a popular means of engaging students in learning concepts, and using animated videos allows a wide range of contexts and situations to be explored
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4minutes
Student engagement