Matthew Barr describes how to design and deliver online teaching to support better learning and well-being for students who might otherwise feel isolated and disconnected
Yanfang Si shares simple online teaching methods to make students feel connected and supported and so help meet their emotional needs from a distance
Helen Duff explains how a human approach to providing support online, in the form of coaching sessions, can have a powerful impact on student well-being
Surface-level emphasis on self-care without discussing systemic problems in HE runs the risk of gaslighting students who face very real barriers, says Fiona Rawle
Insights and lessons on effective tools and techniques to improve online teaching put together by faculty spanning dozens of disciplines at the American University in Cairo
Universities, government, business and local communities must come together and provide strategic action to tackle digital poverty effectively, says Julian Thomas
Celia Ann Evans explains how instructors can balance compassion with high expectations to guide students to better learning gains
Gaming techniques should be taken seriously as a way to keep students engaged in online courses, explains Dario De Notaris, based on his research into improving Mooc completion rates
Virtual competitions have flourished and resulted in greater international collaboration, says Gayle DeBruyn
Diana Laurillard presents strategies for effective formative assessment when teaching online
The degree has transitioned from differentiating factor to basic benchmark. Online microcredentials can help graduates stand out from their rivals, says Madina Tash
Many students opt to keep cameras turned off in online classes, which makes building authentic connections more difficult. Celia Ann Evans shares strategies for encouraging the use of cameras without making it a requirement
From assisting reflective learning to increasing engagement, do not overlook the humble blog amid the rush for the shiniest new online thing, says Dennis Relojo-Howell
How should international study evolve post-pandemic in order to extend the benefits of higher education to every corner of the globe?
Oran Devilly and May Lim share lessons from using gaming techniques to help students develop the learning traits needed to benefit from online teaching