Using simulation games to teach lean manufacturing Simulation games can improve students’ understanding of lean manufacturing. Here are five tips for incorporating them into your teaching practiceSvetoslav G. GeorgievXi’an Jiaotong - Liverpool University
Campus webinar: Build a successful student recruitment strategyFour experts from Campus+ institutions discuss how student recruitment is responding to the latest trends in higher education, strategies to engage hard-to-reach students and ways to use data to drive recruitment campaignsTracey Allen, Gabriela Krupa, Julissa Duran, Adeola Matthew Virginia Tech, Claremont Graduate University, Montclair State University, The University of the West Indies
The joy of simplicity: techniques that motivate, engage and foster learning in lecturesThe rise of AI and VR offers educators an array of innovative ways to engage students in lectures, but let’s not forget the simple methods that don’t require any technology, writes Alison ZimmerAlison ZimmerUniversity of Manchester
Universities need to get better at using Instagram – here’s howInstagram is the most effective social media channel to engage students, argues Ned Potter. In this resource, he outlines ways to produce successful content and increase reachNed PotterUniversity of York
Partnering with students to build belonging in a blended learning environmentA sense of belonging and community plays a major role in maximising student engagement. But how can educators cultivate an authentic community? Reimala SivalingamUniversity of Manchester
How can we create accessible and inclusive learning environments for neurodivergent students?How can we actively engage neurodivergent students in the classroom? This resource offers practical guidance for fostering accessible and inclusive learning environments that honour diverse thinking and learning stylesEmilie Edwards Middlesex University
Interdisciplinarity is a core part of AI’s heritage and is entwined with its futureTo train students to engage responsibly with artificial intelligence, a genuinely interdisciplinary perspective – from the language used to recognising that human and machine work in concert – is essential, write Elvin Lim and Jonathan Chase Elvin Lim , Jonathan ChaseSingapore Management University
How to initiate conversations about belongingBelonging may not always look the same for all students, but creating opportunities for organic conversations can foster partnerships between staff and students and help us understand what students needEmma PalmerUniversity of Hull
Using VR to break the ice in the classroom Virtual reality can make introductions more fun and expose students to new technologies. Here, Elvira Luna offers her tips for introducing it into COIL classes Elvira LunaMonterrey Institute of Technology
Roles for AI to play in the classroomFrom supporting classroom debate and discussion to problem-solving and decision-making, here are ways that artificial intelligence can enhance teaching and learningCarl FollmerUniversity of Iowa
Bring the SDGs into the classroom through role play and gamificationA case study showing how simulations, role playing and gamification can develop students’ global citizenship and help grand challenges feel more surmountableShelini Surendran, Kat Mack, Anand MistryUniversity of Surrey
How to support international students’ smooth transition to a new countryOrientation is an ongoing process for international students, so welcome programmes need to extend further than a single day. Here, Mengping Cheng explains how to support new arrivals throughout their adjustmentMengping ChengTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Three strategies for fostering a culture of belonging on your campusThree practical steps you can take to cultivate a campus culture where everyone feels welcome and students can thrive, whatever their backgroundPenny MacCormackAssociation of College and University Educators
What about lifelong learning for international students?International students might not be comfortable with the student-centred mindset that underpins continuous, self-directed learning. We must prepare them for lifelong learning so they are not left behind, argues Graham WiseGraham WiseTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Seven key strategies to make abstract concepts more excitingEffective strategies to engage students in learning complex and abstract international relations theoriesAdrian Man-Ho LamThe University of Hong Kong
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
‘Well…what do you think?’ Responding to challenging questions in the moment While daunting, tough questions from learners can be a catalyst for collaborative learning and critical thinking. Roma Forbes offers practical advice for how to respond in the classroom or the corridorRoma ForbesThe University of Queensland
ChatGPT and generative AI: 25 applications to support student engagementIn the fourth part of their series looking at 100 ways to use ChatGPT in higher education, Seb Dianati and Suman Laudari share 25 prompts for the AI tool to boost student engagementSeb Dianati, Suman Laudari Charles Darwin University
Simple solutions to the age-old challenge of classroom engagementDrawing on his experience of teaching a microeconomics class of more than 200 students, Tony So shares failproof ways to engage students Tony SoXi’an Jiaotong - Liverpool University
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
Seven steps to being a great teacherThe distinction between being a good teacher and a remarkable one transcends mere transmission of knowledge, writes Gabriela Espínola CarballoGabriela Espínola CarballoMonterrey Institute of Technology
Accessing the what, how and why of universal design for learning using popular cultureStone Meredith explains how she hits the fundamental building blocks of UDL by leveraging popular culture sources using various media, particularly YouTubeStone MeredithColorado State University Global
Reconceptualise the ‘classroom’ for enhanced student engagement Student-centred learning strategies that will boost engagement holistically across in-person and digital learning spaces Elena Riva, Heather Meyer The University of Warwick
Using the power of debate to enhance critical thinking Asking students to analyse, defend and counterargue a contentious issue has proved an engaging way to teach reasoning and communication skills in organisational behaviour coursesM. C. ZhangMacau University of Science and 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
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
Want student success? Modernising your careers centre is vitalCamille Dumont gives advice on how to adapt a university careers centre to better align with the evolving needs of students and the job marketCamille DumontPost University
Want to know what the future of HE looks like? Ask your studentsIt’s time to embrace the student voice to improve inclusivity and innovation, and digital technology can be a massive help, writes Kristen McCartneyKristen McCartneyNorthumbria University
Using affective learning to foster engagement and critical thinkingIt takes time, patience and training, but a teaching approach that recognises the role that emotions play in learning can result in a more positive, effective and impactful student experienceJyoti Devi Mahadeo, Rabindra NepalUniversity of Bradford, University of Wollongong
Implementing project-based learning: a practical guideIbham Veza and Mohd Syaifuddin Mohd provide practical guidance and methodologies for introducing project-based learning and outline its potential impact on studentsIbham Veza, Mohd Syaifuddin Mohd Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP)
An introduction to creating escape roomsBernardo Pereira Nunes offers tips on how to get started on an escape room experience that will boost students’ teamwork, leadership, communication and problem-solving skills Bernardo Pereira Nunes Australian National University
Learning to learn: developing students into effective lifelong learnersKevinia Cheung outlines an institutional approach to developing undergraduates’ ability to ‘learn to learn’Kevinia CheungHong Kong Polytechnic University
How to teach creative writing even if you’ve never done any yourselfA successful writing workshop depends on respect, which is a two-way street, observes Toby Litt. Refrain from sneering at bad writing and offer praise to offset the critiquesToby LIttUniversity of Southampton
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
The art of bringing humour into the classroomA laugh or smile can lighten a lecture and make students more willing to speak up in class. Here are tips for using this nuanced, subjective tool in your teachingCheong FanMacau University of Science and Technology
Tips for applying universal design for learning in healthcare practice placementsAilish Malone and Fiona Daly offer tips on implementing UDL in the busy and variable environment of students’ practical placements Ailish Malone, Fiona DalyRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
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
Brainstorming can breathe new life into your classesIn education, brainstorming has been regarded mostly as a classroom engagement tool, but it can be so much more than that, says Mattia MianiMattia MianiUniversity of Nottingham Ningbo China
Why micro-mentoring works for Generation ZBreaking the support experience into bite-size exchanges does more to increase younger students’ appetite to keep going than the traditional one-to-one mentoring modelRaphaella PrangeMaryville University
Move student communication from passive to active using ‘I like, I wish, I wonder’ Rebeca Elizabeth Alvarado Ramírez introduces a methodology that encourages effective communication in digital learning processesRebeca Elizabeth Alvarado Ramírez Monterrey Institute of Technology
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
Teaching from the heart in 13 steps Engaging your students through empathy requires teachers to share their own stories and vulnerabilities and foster a safe space for learning. Here, Beiting He offers 13 ways to create a caring classroomBeiting HeMacau University of Science and Technology
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
Four strategies that rethink whole-group discussionsA guide to organising class discussions in different formats so that all students feel able to participate, based on insight from Harvard educatorsJeremy T. Murphy , Meira LevinsonCollege of the Holy Cross, Harvard University
How to promote primary interest in basic medical education at the undergraduate levelA major challenge for educators is to present the theoretical beauty of medicine to students who have a broad spectrum of prior experience, ability and motivation – whether their interest is clinical or theoreticalAttila MócsaiSemmelweis University
Nudge technology can help students re-engage Early-intervention initiatives to tackle student disengagement can be challenging to implement. A centralised, targeted approach using a communication nudge can encourage students to re-engage with online learningEllie KayTe Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
A whole-campus approach to boost belonging for student successJoint efforts among faculty, staff and students themselves can support first-year and transfer scholars to feel included and engaged, write Lorett Swank and Catherine ThomasLorett Swank, Catherine ThomasGeorgia Tech’s Center for 21st Century Universities
Introducing the ‘virtual rally’ – a strategy for collaborative learningHow to design and implement a virtual rally, which can help increase students’ attention, performance and ability to learn through collaborationRebeca Elizabeth Alvarado Ramírez , Dania Arriola Arteaga Monterrey Institute of Technology
Undergraduate research to enrich teacher educationDesigning, conducting and presenting a research project based on classroom experience can give students an early opportunity for critical reflection on their learningMolly Riddle, Jacquelyn J. Singleton, Cathy JohnsonIndiana University Southeast
Offer students a personal touch through peer supportAs 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 themselvesEmma NormanUniversity of Exeter