Practical learning

Reflection and advice for hands-on university teaching practice – from online lab work to work placements and real-world experience.

By Laura.Duckett , 5 December, 2023
Rather than trying to keep it out of the classroom, here are ways faculty can facilitate more effective use of ChatGPT for writing assignments
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 4 December, 2023
From listening to the student voice to creating joined-up partnerships, success on major capital works depends on teamwork. Here, Dominic Wood outlines key elements to ensure project delivery and reap long-term benefits
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton , 27 November, 2023
Unaccompanied student assignments abroad are a terrifying but essential part of the high-fidelity learning mix. Here, Jim Entwistle shares his four key points of assignments beyond the safety net
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 7 November, 2023
Virtual reality can make introductions more fun and expose students to new technologies. Here, Elvira Luna offers her tips for introducing it into COIL classes
By Eliza.Compton , 24 October, 2023
How can we teach students other than those studying for healthcare or other vocational qualifications to work across disciplinary boundaries and make scientific decisions in a creative – and enjoyable – manner? Here’s what we learned from running a data-driven drug-discovery scenario
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4minutes