Increase digital materials access to boost student success
As institutions adopt more variable pathways and modules of study, students increasingly expect the same flexibility when it comes to accessing learning resources
March 6, 2023
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How universities can support student mental health and well-being
With the link between student well-being and student success well established, institutions are being urged to invest in resources and tailored plans to support the mental health of learners
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10 ways universities can reject ableism
William E. Donald and Larisa Yarovaya outline 10 clear ways universities can tackle ableism to create a sense of belonging for disabled students and staff
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Being elitist about sci-comms damages science
Scientists, if you communicate only with people at your own level of expertise, how will you recruit the best and brightest, engage the public and change the world? Kylie Ahern takes ‘dumbing down’ to task
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Five strategies for supporting students with special educational needs online
Five practical tips educators can use when teaching students with special educational needs on an online, blended or hybrid course, shared by Tendai Charles
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Six ingredients for successful digital transformation
For forward-thinking universities, technology is not an afterthought but a core part of their activities. Here, Nick Skelton distils insight from UK higher education leaders into six components of successful digital integration
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The library and the metaverse: a match made in heaven
A group of librarians and education specialists from Tecnológico de Monterrey share their tips after designing a virtual escape room that inculcates library skills
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The House Cup: promoting qualitative grading in mathematics
Using qualitative instead of numerical grading in mathematics supports meaningful feedback that helps students improve the quality of their work, Jean-Baptiste Gramain explains
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Creating an impactful visual abstract with no design experience
The basic principles of design offer guidelines for creating a scientific visual abstract. This guide will take you from blank space to eye-catching, easy-to-understand graphic
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Design a student-centred curriculum for dynamic learning
Student-centred learning design promotes engagement, critical thinking and problem-solving, which leads to enhanced real-world skills. M. C. Zhang and Aliana Leong share their strategies
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I’m a disabled student – this is what I worry about when applying to your university
Phoebe Allen, an A-level student with cerebral palsy and full-time wheelchair user, outlines how universities can better accommodate disabled students
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Campus design for access and inclusion
Advice for institutions to develop more accessible and inclusive campuses for students and staff with disabilities, by Jon Roylance
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Hear this: a guide to writing an academic English listening test
Listening scripts need to replicate authentic lectures – but you also need to factor in subject matter, tone and question types as you go
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How to create university-wide timetables using free, open-source software
Creating a university timetable is a complex and challenging task that requires significant planning and organisation. Yağmur Çerkez explains how it can be done quickly and efficiently
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Introduce coaching principles into your work in four easy steps
Coaching is a popular tool for personal and professional development. Rushana Khusainova discusses how it can be used in higher education
March 1, 2023