Digital teaching survey spotlight

By miranda.prynne, 3 February, 2021
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Resources offering advice on the major challenges of online teaching highlighted by academics in our global survey
Digital teaching survey spotlight
Resources addressing the key concerns of academics around the world
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Welcome to the first THE Campus spotlight

This collection of resources aims to address key challenges highlighted by academics in our Digital Teaching Survey.

Notable areas of concern were the mental health of staff and students, soaring workloads, the risk of disengagement and regression on diversity and accessibility agendas.

The resources in our inaugural Spotlight collection are contributed by academics from all around the globe and offer insight and advice to help fellow educators mitigate or overcome these challenges.

Protecting mental health and wellbeing
Resources
By miranda.prynne, 14 December, 2020

This is not normal: advice for stressed academics

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Advice for stressed academics on managing workloads
With the overhaul of teaching, soaring workloads, childcare demands and other challenges presented by Covid-19, many academics are at risk of burn-out. Psychology professor Jay Van Bavel outlines steps that stressed lecturers can take to manage workloads
By miranda.prynne, 4 February, 2021

How to manage your busyness to avoid burnout

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How to manage your busyness to avoid burnout
Overwork and stress are growing issues among academics, particularly following the sudden transition to online teaching. Erin Wilson talks through how she manages her busyness to avoid burnout
How can institutions support their staff?
Selecting digital tools that support your pedagogy and teaching strategies
Keeping remote students on track
Resources
By miranda.prynne, 4 February, 2021

Seven steps to help students stay engaged online

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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
By miranda.prynne, 4 February, 2021

Use technology to catch students before they fall

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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
Ensuring equity and inclusion
Equitable online learning