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 miranda.prynne , 29 March, 2021

Alleviating student anxiety using messaging apps

Using messaging apps to support better communication between students and instructors
Jonathan Sim explains how he supported his class remotely using the Telegram messaging app to keep a regular flow of communication and reassure students they were not alone in having queries
By miranda.prynne , 1 March, 2021

Lessons in motivating students to learn online

Lessons on motivating students to learn on mandatory courses
Teaching interdisciplinary modules online can be an uphill battle but it offers important lessons in the art of motivating students to learn, as Jonathan Sim explains
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4minutes
By miranda.prynne , 4 February, 2021

Use technology to catch students before they fall

Tips on using technology to identify and help struggling students before they fall behind in online courses
Working remotely with no face-to-face contact is a challenge for many students. May Lim and Li Siong Lim explain how educators can use technology to identify and help struggling students before they fall behind
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4minutes
By miranda.prynne , 4 February, 2021

Seven steps to help students stay engaged online

Tips to help students stay focused in online classes
While the same psychological processes are at work online as in the classroom, it is much easier for students to disengage when learning remotely. Here are seven well-researched steps to help students stay focused on their online courses
Student engagement