How hard can it be? Testing the dependability of AI detection toolsStudents are using artificial intelligence to write essays and other assessment tasks, but can they fool the AI detection tools? Daniel Lee and Edward Palmer put a few to the testEdward Palmer, Daniel LeeThe University of Adelaide
Nurturing advanced problem-solving skills with integrated projectsIntegrated projects can be a powerful tool for bolstering problem-solving capabilities and encouraging students to integrate knowledge from various coursesMan Kee Lam , Yee Ho Chai Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
Driving change: creating student-NGO partnerships for climate solutions Luis Ricardo Fernández Carril and Luis Gerardo Rojas Solorio reveal how to energise and empower students to take part in the fight against climate change Luis Ricardo Fernández Carril , Luis Gerardo Rojas Solorio Monterrey Institute of Technology
Eight tips for making teaching and learning more enjoyable for learnersFrom mixing up the teaching space to drawing on real-life examples, Perçem Arman outlines ways to make lessons more fun and thus increase participationPerçem Arman Near East University
Transforming the classroom through experiential learningA pilot programme aims to expand undergraduate students’ access to high-impact learning experiences to strengthen skills such as teamwork and problem-solving. Kate Williams looks at its outcomes Kate WilliamsGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Using fun and interactive micromodules to energise learning Lee Chien Ching and Tan Kian Lip Erick share the intricate process of producing a micromodule that attracts students through an enjoyable, interactive learning experienceTan Kian Lip Erick , Lee Chien Ching Singapore Institute of Technology
A plan to prevent disengagementWhat educators can do to overcome three common causes of student disengagement with learningAdeola Matthew The University of the West Indies
Moving microcredentials forward: how universities are incubators and early adoptersEducation innovation will transform lifetime learning in two main ways: compacting instruction into digestible bites and standardising how microcredentials are used and delivered in (and beyond) higher educationJonna Lee , Eric Scott SembratGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Sparking online joy: five ways to keep students engagedFive guiding principles to use when designing and developing content for short online courses that will keep students engagedAndrés Ordorica , Marcello Crolla, Lizzy Garner-FoyThe University of Edinburgh
Why hybrid learning needs hybrid faculties Online courses should be integrated into everyday faculty functions to improve remote and in-person classes as well as the overall student experienceAn Jacobs , Norma RossiRoyal Military Academy Sandhurst, Loughborough University, University of St Andrews
These are the best practices and most common mistakes in learning assessmentCecilia Tagliapietra Ovies says that, while there is no single formula for learning assessment, there are certain basic principles institutions can follow to help ensure successCecilia Tagliapietra Ovies CETYS Universidad
Teaching how to use numbers as a tool for justiceStatistics are not neutral, writes Wendy Castillo. Here, she explains how to use QuantCrit to show students the effect that historic racism and bias have on data collection and analysisWendy CastilloPrinceton University
The power and the peril of virtual reality in HEFrom investing in training to identifying educational objectives, Mark Milliron offers advice on fully realising VR’s promise for universitiesMark MillironNational University
Learning by doing: practical tips from a decade of making MoocsTwo online learning experts share lessons gained during a decade of developing and refining massive open online courses (Moocs)Stuart Nicol , Fiona BucklandThe University of Edinburgh
How to design and build microcredentials in four stepsA team from Monterrey Institute of Technology explains how to plan, design, deliver and measure microcredentials at your universityVerónica Alejandra Pérez Aguirre , Laura Patricia Aldape , Karla Margarita Banda MartínezMonterrey Institute of Technology
How humour stimulates critical thinking, creativity and communication skills After assigning students to write comedy scripts instead of seminar papers, André Martinuzzi and Angelo Spoerk explain how humour has great potential as a learning methodAndré Martinuzzi, Angelo SpoerkVienna University of Economics and Business
Help your students to become assessment literate Practical suggestions to address a staff-student disconnect relating to the purpose and practice of assessment and to enhance assessment literacy on your courses Eleanor Aspey, Gillian UlphUniversity of Manchester
Embracing generative AI as a co-design partner for designing and developing coursesGenerative AI is here to stay, so what opportunities are there for educational developers and learning designers to leverage it as a partner when designing courses?Richard McInnesThe University of Adelaide
A reflexive writing workshop to enhance engagement with learningReflexive writing workshops can help boost students’ interest and motivation in relation to their studies. Aspasia Eleni Paltoglou explains how these can workAspasia Eleni Paltoglou Manchester Metropolitan University
Seven questions about storytelling in the classroom Ng Lee Keng explains why and how telling stories in class can transform student engagement and make your lessons more interestingNg Lee KengSingapore Institute of Technology
Bring your learners to life through personasUnderstanding your learners and their needs enables you to develop more engaging courses, and personas are a great tool to help you achieve this, as Andrés Ordorica explainsAndrés Ordorica The University of Edinburgh
Using active learning to increase student engagement and understandingCreating an active learning environment in a large group setting is challenging. Ingrid Sierp shares ways to increase engagement, encourage attendance and gauge understanding in real timeIngrid SierpThe University of Adelaide
Using film to prompt discussion in legal studiesMovies and television programmes can challenge students’ perceptions and enrich their understanding of the law. But designing an effective module requires more than a must-watch list, writes Michael RandallMichael Randall University of Strathclyde
How ‘service learning’ can improve outcomes for students, educators and local communities A guide to using service learning, in which students oversee projects in the community, to enhance theoretical classroom teachingTachagorn Chansema Siam University
A look back over 10 years of MoocsLessons learned over a decade of developing and delivering massive open online courses (Moocs)Melissa HightonThe University of Edinburgh
Show students that the flipped classroom is much more than self-directed learningTan Bhing Leet provides three suggestions to help educators maximise the benefits of flipped classroomsTan Bhing Leet Singapore Institute of Technology
Practical tips to remember when designing activities utilising ChatGPTIncluding generative AI in students’ learning is still in its early stages. Agustín Rodríguez Hernández provides some general considerations he has picked up thus farAgustín Rodríguez Hernández Monterrey Institute of Technology
Using VR to change medical students’ attitudes towards older patients A five-minute virtual reality exercise has the power to dramatically shift students’ understanding of and empathy for dementia patients’ experienceJános KollárSemmelweis University
With the right support, students with ADHD can thrive in digital learning environmentsDon’t generalise about digital learning being problematic for students with ADHD. Rather, find the digital tools that develop their unique talents, argues Dustin Hosseini Dustin HosseiniUniversity of Glasgow
Training students for jobs that do not exist yetThe rethinking of course materials and programmes to incorporate future trends is a key requirement for all forward-thinking providers, write Aaron Taylor and Victoria RaffertyAaron Taylor, Victoria RaffertyArden University
Break the ice early to build student belonging Ice-breaking activities borrowed from the performing arts that can help students form bonds and build belonging from the start of a course Kelly Edmunds , Leanne FriddUniversity of East Anglia
The myriad advantages of using formative assessmentG.K. Suraishkumar looks at ways to assess students’ learning more effectively through formative assessments and argues for basing grades entirely on this methodG K Suraishkumar Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Co-creation as a liberating activityHow to use student co-creation to bring active participation and collaboration into the learning experience, based on insights from the Liberated Learners open educational resource Terry GreeneTrent University
How ChatGPT killed my discussion boards and prompted new promptsAdvice on learning and discussion prompts that require students to think beyond the remit of AI responsesSara ClineAthens State University
An evidence-based approach to flipped learningFlipped learning is most effective when it places active learning at its core, research suggests. A new model for flipped learning, developed by Manu Kapur and colleagues, aims to do just thatManu KapurETH Zurich
Want to know how your class is going? Ask your studentsA guide to what, when and how to ask your students for feedback on your course in order to inform improvements to your teachingStephanie Foster, Kalpana GuptaUniversity of Colorado Boulder, Colorado State University
Co-pilots: a new way of improving hybrid teaching for everyoneBringing in a ‘co-pilot’ instructor to support the running of hybrid classes can improve the teaching and learning experience for students and their lecturers, write Omar Merlo and James Eteen Omar Merlo , James EteenImperial College London
A quick guide to designing and delivering effective bite-sized learningA beginner’s guide to creating content, using the relevant tech tools and fostering active engagement through bite-sized learningPatrina LawThe Open University
Introducing microcredentials: a guide for educators and studentsMay Lim provides insight on how to design effective microcredentials that provide tangible benefits for students’ job function and career aspirationsMay LimSingapore Institute of Technology
Four steps to design a course that motivates students and consolidates learningYolanda Domínguez Medina, Mayela Beatriz Rodríguez Romo and Martha Fabiola Espinosa Mata outline the key stages for designing engaging coursesYolanda Domínguez Medina, Mayela Beatriz Rodríguez Romo , Martha Fabiola Espinosa MataMonterrey Institute of Technology
What to do when your students don’t seem to careAyten Ordu outlines some of the strategies available to academics when students have lost their enthusiasm for lessons and lecturesAyten OrduNear East University
Spice up your lectures: engagement strategies for higher educationIbham Veza and Davannendran Chandran provide an exhaustive checklist of practical strategies for captivating students and retaining their attentionIbham Veza, Davannendran ChandranUniversiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
Successful group work is all in the selection processFor students, group work can boost learning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, but the benefits of collaboration may depend on how teachers put individuals togetherTemesgen Kifle, Suzanne BonnerThe University of Queensland
Learning designer may be the best job you’ve never heard ofThis role is the bridge between students and academia – and makes use of many transferable skills you may already have in your toolkit Vanessa JeffersonOnline Education Services
Techno-pedagogic design for blended and online coursesCourse design for online and blended learning that combines pedagogical know-how with appropriate use of technology. Albert Sangrà presents design models that can helpAlbert Sangrà Open University of Catalonia (UOC)
How to train entrepreneurs in five stepsWhat training is needed to help aspiring entrepreneurs develop the skills they will need? George Chondrakis shares five vital stepsGeorge Chondrakis Esade
How can we make LGBTQ+ students feel welcome through our teaching?Practise inclusivity, speak out against harmful behaviour in your classroom and, most importantly, continue to learn, says Chris PearceChris PearceUNSW Sydney
How medical education can benefit from global challengesWorldwide crises, such as a pandemic or healthcare costs in ageing Western societies, often centre on medical education and require it to adapt quickly. So, what can a university learn from such situations?Béla MerkelySemmelweis University
Synchronous or asynchronous? When to use which when teaching onlineEunice Costilla Cruz and Elizabeth Marcial Morales examine the right time to make use of synchronous moments in virtual courses, and when asynchronous ones are more suitableEunice Costilla Cruz , Elizabeth Marcial Morales Monterrey Institute of Technology
Advice for lecturers on how to keep students’ attentionPsychology-based rhetoric training is a way to help lecturers counteract the fall in students’ active attention span. This programme aims to give them speaking skills and confidence that will enhance their effectiveness as educatorsKinga Györffy, András Matolcsy Semmelweis University