Singing on mute: facilitating practical creative work onlineRebecca Berkley shares lessons on creating an immersive, inspiring digital learning environment to teach practical and creative subjects onlineRebecca Berkley University of Reading
THE podcast: making the case for better faculty trainingHow should the role of academics evolve to ensure students receive the high quality teaching they deserve?Brian Schmidt, Alexandra MihaiߣߣÊÓƵn National University, UCL
Assessing your assessment: creating inclusive and meaningful assignmentsOnline teaching has forced a major rethink of exams, so how can academics ensure they make the new-style assessments accessible and relevant to all students? Kimberly Wilder-Davis explainsKimberly Wilder-DavisUniversity of Glasgow
Five simple ways to recreate the practical sides of teaching online It can be a challenge to shift physical elements of teaching online. Eoin Coakley shares five approaches to recreating the experience of in-person learning for remote students Eoin Coakley Coventry University
Sparking entrepreneurship online Laura-Jane Silverman describes how LSE’s entrepreneurship centre created continued opportunity for innovation, collaboration and personal development among students after moving online Laura-Jane Silverman The London School of Economics and Political Science
Building durable links between faculty and educational development teamsLearning designer Alexandra Mihai on how to build bonds between faculty and educational developers that translate into high-quality learning experiencesAlexandra MihaiUCL
Using virtual reality to enhance learningNeil McDonnell explains how academics can use virtual reality platforms to enhance student learning experiences now and post-pandemicNeil McDonnell University of Glasgow
Training students to learn successfully online Universities need to help students develop a whole new set of skills to ensure they get the most out of remote learning, says Nikita Hari Nikita Hari University of Oxford
Recommendations on improving digital higher education from Sir Michael Barber’s review – and the resources to helpTHE Campus has worked with the team behind Sir Michael Barber’s digital teaching and learning review to create a toolkit, presenting their key recommendations for improving digital education alongside practical advice and insight from academics to help institutions meet the proposalsJoshua Fleming, Lara Bird, Miranda PrynneOffice for Students, Campus
Lessons in developing digital capability courses for students Gunter Saunders explains how to design courses that engage and incentivise students to gain the digital skills they need to flourish in the online learning environment and beyond Gunter SaundersUniversity of Westminster
UX for teaching: designing online courses from a student’s point of viewGearoid O’Suilleabhain explains how academics can improve the ‘user experience’ of their online courses by looking at the design from a student’s perspectiveGearoid O'SuilleabhainMunster Technological University
Your greatest asset: how to focus efforts to upskill staffOnline teaching demands new pedagogical and digital skills among faculty, so universities need to consider how best to focus training and resources, as Susanna Kohonen explainsSusanna KohonenUniversity of Eastern Finland
Using visual media to enhance online learning Nataša Lacković presents a pedagogical approach to using visual media to activate student learning, rather than simply decorating course content Nataša Lacković Lancaster University
Understanding attrition: what can be done to reduce student dropouts post pandemic?How has the pandemic affected student dropout rates? And what can universities can do to boost student retention now and in the future? We discuss student attrition with a panel of experts from the UK and ߣߣÊÓƵSally Kift, Jacqueline Stevenson, David WoolleyThe ߣߣÊÓƵn Learning and Teaching Fellows, University of Leeds
Well-being pedagogies: activities and practices to improve the student experience online With many concerned about the mental health effects of learning remotely, Elena Riva shares helpful practices that can boost student well-being in the online teaching and learning environmentElena RivaThe University of Warwick
Engaging staff to drive sustainable change Universities need buy-in from staff when implementing major change. Phil Collins talks about how to keep everyone engaged and invested in their work for long-term successPhil Collins Brunel University London
Live chat, weekly digests and newsletters: online tools to boost engagement Robert Green talks through the digital tools he uses to keep students engaged in their online course during what are, for many, challenging times Robert GreenUniversity of Kent
Improving academic writing skills to boost student confidence and resilience Academic writing skills are fundamental to most university courses. Andrew Struan explains how Glasgow has taken a whole-university approach to ensure all students are well equipped to succeed Andrew StruanUniversity of Glasgow
How to offer students a rewarding university experience onlineSuccessfully teaching online is just one part of the battle to serve students remotely. Here David Woolley talks about what more universities can do to give students a fulfilling experience when they cannot attend in personDavid Woolley
How strong, stable values can enable sustainable teaching transformationChange can be disorienting but if it is underpinned by strong, stable values that remain constant, it is more likely to get staff buy-in and prove successful, Claire Taylor explainsClaire TaylorWrexham Glyndŵr University
The active lecture: student-centred learning for the futureOnline teaching offers valuable insight into effective pedagogy that will remain useful long after the pandemic is past, according to James Pickering, who outlines the key lessons to improve teaching design and delivery James PickeringUniversity of Leeds
Creating online teaching principles that actually help faculty Amanda Sykes talks about how to develop online teaching resources around a set of simple guiding principles that are immediately accessible and helpful for faculty trying to get to grips with new digital pedagogies Amanda SykesUniversity of Glasgow
How to manage your busyness to avoid burnoutOverwork 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 Erin WilsonUniversity of Groningen
Seven steps to help students stay engaged online 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 Leonard Houx, André SpicerCass Business School, City University of London
Design online assessment to prevent academic misconduct Traditional proctored exams rarely work when teaching online so instructors must rely on careful assessment design to minimise the risk of cheating, explain Patrick Harte and Fawad Khaleel Patrick Harte , Fawad KhaleelEdinburgh Napier University
Online alone is not the answer – how to design remote courses with accessibility and inclusivity in mind Digital accessibility is crucial in online teaching, says Amy Low. Here, she outlines what universities need to consider when designing inclusive online courses Amy LowAbilityNet
Sage on the screen? Lessons in using technology to enhance learning It’s time for the sage to step down from the stage, according to Steve Davies. Here, he shares simple steps to ensure technology enhances learning outcomes Steve DaviesUniversity of South Wales, Learna
What is the secret to quality control in online teaching?Four higher education professionals discuss what universities and faculty can, or should, do to ensure a top quality digital teaching across their institutionsHelen Carmichael, Joshua Fleming, David Lefevre, Gunter SaundersUniversity of Southampton, Office for Students, Imperial College London, University of Westminster
Virtual exchange: supporting online collaboration to benefit all learnersVirtual exchanges enable group work between students in different locations, but studies show varied learning gains. Irina Rets and Bart Rienties use research to examine how instructors can manage virtual exchanges to ensure everyone benefits Irina Rets, Bart RientiesLancaster University, The Open University
Experiment, test, refine: work with students to shape online courses If you want to improve teaching, speak to the learners, explains Pat Tissington, who advocates using student feedback to continually experiment and adjust your online instruction methods throughout the coursePat TissingtonThe University of Warwick
I spy what’s in the prof’s study: lessons from students in online learning Student feedback is crucial to improving remote teaching. Here, Roger Austin shares key lessons for effective online course delivery based on a survey of his students Roger AustinUlster University
Innovative approaches to moving practical learning onlineA major challenge of the move to remote learning has been how to teach practical subjects. Here, Lesley Saunders and Lucy Kirkham discuss how they adopted a combination of online, blended and socially distanced teaching for a large nursing courseLesley Saunders , Lucy KirkhamSheffield Hallam University
Points to consider when personal tutoring remotely With many remote students feeling anxious, personal tutors are often the first port of call. Michael Draper talks through things to consider in order to maintain a supportive and helpful relationship with tutees from a distance Michael DraperSwansea University
Netiquette: encouraging good behaviour in online classesOnline teaching can blur boundaries between home and university, so lecturers must take steps to ensure a safe and respectful online learning environment through good ‘netiquette’. Sam Smidt and Joanna Stroud explain howSam Smidt, Joanna StroudUCL
Making the implicit explicit: improve online learning through ‘presence’ Dara Cassidy explains how the Community of Inquiry provides a framework to help translate teaching strategies that come naturally in the classroom to the online learning environment where they require more deliberate planning Dara CassidyRCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences
From lecture theatre to living room: adapting teaching techniques to the online classroom The move to online education has required a major rethink of traditional teaching practices. Julianne Law offers insight on how she has adapted her ‘lectures’ for the digital classroom Julianne LawBangor University
Tech tools to help enhance online and blended learning With thousands of educational apps all promising to enhance online learning, choosing the right technology is a challenge. Miral Gibson explains why how pedagogy and teaching strategies should inform these decisions Miral Gibson University of Roehampton
Building peer support networks to help staff navigate digital teachingKay Yeoman and Alicia McConnell explain how the University of East Anglia has used peer support networks to ensure all university staff have access to the advice, support and training they need to deliver quality online teaching Kay Yeoman, Alicia McConnellThe University of East Anglia
Why and how to gather ongoing student feedback right from the start By gathering student feedback throughout your course, you can make ongoing micro-adjustments to resources and teaching methods to improve online teaching and learning, Leonardo Rolla explains Leonardo RollaThe University of Warwick
Steps universities should take to support staff with digital teaching For many academics, the move to online education has been a leap into the unknown. Gunter Saunders explains what institutions can do to support and train staff in this new mode of teaching, for the present and future Gunter SaundersUniversity of Westminster
Pastoral care for students in the digital classroom Providing the pastoral care students need can be difficult when teaching remotely. Here, Chris Headleand offers tips on looking out for students’ general well-being when limited to online communication Chris HeadleandUniversity of Lincoln
A guide to effective digital course design and delivery from four online teaching expertsChrysi Rapanta consolidates the knowledge of four online teaching experts to produce guidance on what pedagogical content knowledge faculty need in order to develop effective digital coursesChrysi RapantaNOVA University Lisbon
Take your online teaching outside Being outdoors can offer students and teachers dozens of benefits, from improved learning outcomes to better mental health. Aimée Little talks about taking online classes outside Aimée LittleUniversity of York
Making online classes work for students with ADHD Online learning can be particularly challenging for students with learning difficulties such as ADHD. Kate Lister offers some simple steps every instructor can take to help students with ADHD stay engagedKate ListerLeeds Trinity University
Making online content relevant and fun for Gen Z studentsRelating your online teaching content to real-world interests and issues affecting your students is a great way to win and keep their attention. Tina Joshi explains how she does thisTina JoshiUniversity of Plymouth
Top online teaching tip: ask your students questions Asking students questions during online classes provides insight into what they understand and where they need support. David Martin explains how to do this effectively when teaching remotely David MartinUniversity of Dundee
Developing students’ confidence and sense of belonging online With most students new to online learning, many may lack the confidence to actively participate in group classes. Georgina Blakeley offers her tips on fostering a sense of belonging that aids interaction among studentsGeorgina BlakeleyUniversity of Huddersfield
Make virtual learning fun: using ‘break in’ rooms in online teaching Creating fun, game-like activities as part of your online classes can aid learning, student engagement and collaboration. Shonagh Douglas explains how she has used ‘break-in rooms’ as an effective induction for remote students Shonagh DouglasRobert Gordon University
Soft skills: how to promote student collaboration in online environments Online collaboration is not an innate skill for most students but something that instructors must cultivate. Hugh McFaul explains how he did this through careful design of the content and assessment on his course Hugh McFaulThe Open University
Optimise your synchronous online classes Teaching online requires adaptations to in-person teaching, whatever your level of experience. Jesper Hansen explains what key changes he has made to his teaching practice to optimise his synchronous online classes Jesper HansenUCL
