The myriad advantages of using formative assessment
G. K. Suraishkumar looks at ways to assess students’ learning more effectively through formative assessments and argues for basing grades entirely on this method
July 24, 2023
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How can universities reduce stress for students during the application process
Simple steps universities can take to make the applications process less stressful for aspiring students
July 24, 2023 -
Co-creation as a liberating activity
How 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
July 21, 2023 -
Four directions for assessment redesign in the age of generative AI
The rise of generative AI has led universities to rethink how learning is quantified. Julia Chen offers four options for assessment redesign that can be applied across disciplines
July 21, 2023 -
Are ‘quick wins’ possible in assessment and feedback? Yes, and here’s how
It takes coordination, communication and credibility to implement quick improvements in assessment and feedback, as a team from the University of Exeter explain
July 21, 2023 -
Why students and faculty alike need mental health first-aid training
Basic knowledge and skills could empower university communities to promote and destigmatise mental health issues and empower individuals to recognise risks and seek assistance, writes Noam Schimmel
July 20, 2023 -
How ChatGPT killed my discussion boards and prompted new prompts
Advice on learning and discussion prompts that require students to think beyond the remit of AI responses
July 20, 2023 -
Campus interview: Jonathan Koppell, Montclair State University
In this interview, Montclair State University president Jonathan Koppell talks about accessibility for minoritised groups, the power of creative communication and why he thinks universities need to own their part in the public’s diminishing trust in higher education
July 20, 2023 -
It’s time to radicalise the writing proficiency exam
Written exams should generate writing that vibrates with personality, exploration of ideas and an urge to communicate, says Tyler Thier
July 20, 2023 -
Preparing students to succeed in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world
University campuses can act as an incubator, giving students a secure environment where they feel nurtured and cared for and where they can come to terms with who they are, writes Cheong Fan
July 19, 2023 -
Useful techniques for remembering students’ names
It’s important – and possible – to remember students’ names at university level, says Ng Lee Keng
July 19, 2023 -
How learning through play pedagogy can develop 21st century business leaders
The proven pedagogy that develops holistic skill sets in young learners can be applied to teaching business school students responsible management tactics, says Meredith Storey
July 19, 2023 -
Medical teaching resources need to represent all skin colours to enable doctors to serve a diverse population
Medical education must diversify its learning resources away from a focus solely on white patients to prepare students to diagnose and treat patients of all ethnicities, write Musarrat Maisha Reza and Naabil Khan
July 19, 2023 -
Steps to address the operational challenges of widening participation
Well-being assistance, leadership development and mentoring opportunities are key to supporting students from under-represented groups. Here, Angus Howat details a programme for widening participation from a Kiwi perspective
July 18, 2023 -
The flipped classroom: an evidence-based approach
Flipped 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 that
July 18, 2023