Don’t let Covid disrupt bonding with overseas students
We will need to work harder than ever to create meaningful interactions between international and domestic students in pandemic times, says Futao Huang
April 8, 2021
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Negotiating the minefield of global online teaching: dealing with difference  
Farish A. Noor offers advice on managing the conflicting viewpoints of students living and studying in different countries and cultural contexts when teaching international groups online
April 7, 2021 -
Anonymous polling platforms to boost student confidence, engagement and inclusivity
Students are often reticent to speak up in front of large groups online but when offered anonymous ways to share thoughts and feedback, most are keen to participate. Christina Stanley explains how to put this to good use
April 7, 2021 -
THE Live US 2021: Overcoming leadership challenges in digital teaching
Provosts at four US institutions discuss their leadership styles, the future of online teaching and how to balance the often competing agendas of governments, students and internal stakeholders
April 6, 2021 -
Guiding principles to support students on campus and overseas through hybrid teaching
Markus Davis explains how three guiding principles of flexibility, inclusion and empathy have helped shape a hybrid teaching model that serves both on-campus and overseas students effectively
April 6, 2021 -
Ensuring quality digital teaching for students locked down overseas
Parama Chaudhury offers advice on how to help international students continue their studies while stuck in their home countries during the pandemic
April 6, 2021 -
Grades are dehumanising, but ‘ungrading’ is no simple solution
There is nothing ideologically neutral about grades, and nothing ideologically neutral about the idea we can neatly and tidily do away with them, says Jesse Stommel
April 6, 2021 -
Lessons on improving online teaching from a survey of students in Hong Kong
A survey of students in Hong Kong highlighted concerns relating to the efficacy of online teaching. Ka Ho Mok runs through key lessons for universities looking to improve their digital education
April 5, 2021 -
Supporting students with Covid-related anxiety when teaching online
Helping students manage their anxieties is good pedagogy as it helps them learn. Alexandra Dufresne shares her tips for making students feel supported in the online learning environment
April 2, 2021 -
It’s time for the sector to embrace online work placements
Placement capacity has been shaken to its core by the Covid-19 pandemic, creating a huge backlog. We must look for sustainable alternative solutions, says Gilly Salmon
April 2, 2021 -
Using internationalisation to enhance digital learning experiences for all
Omolabake Fakunle explains how steps to support internationalisation in digital teaching can enhance the learning experience for all students
April 1, 2021 -
May the force be with you: driving diversity in online teaching
Pardis Mahdavi explains how academics can ensure they support and enhance diversity work in their online teaching through her Jedi – justice, equity, diversity and inclusion – framework
April 1, 2021 -
Using digital technology to assist the spread of knowledge and ideas about the SDGs
Gisela Loehlein on how digital communications can assist in spreading knowledge and awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals, through virtual global events and building connections between experts and institutions all over the world
April 1, 2021 -
Developing online master’s courses for an international audience
Lauren Johnston-Smith describes steps to create a quality learning experience for students enrolled on online postgraduate courses from all over the world
April 1, 2021 -
Using the art of storytelling to help students build resilience when learning online
Judith Francois describes how she facilitates storytelling via online channels to help students build resilience and feel more connected
March 31, 2021