Teaching and learning

Free, accessible resources are readily available for educators who want to add virtual reality to their teaching tools. Start small, be realistic and persist, says Siân Shaw

Understanding that students are people first, with lived experiences that influence their choice of college and career, will help position graduates for success

How to scaffold class online discussion forums to ensure participation from all students and maximise the benefits to learning

Tips to improve student retention, engagement and participation drawn from teaching blended and online introductory computer programming courses, which cannot rely on in-person labs

Educators can use the issues, challenges and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence to think about teaching in terms of design and process rather than outcomes

A guide to developing community-engaged learning projects that benefit the student participants and the communities they work within, by Sonia Kumar

There is debate over how higher education institutions can best offer, measure and assess the skills employers are demanding

Embedding project-based learning and participatory research in degree courses can provide students with the critical-thinking skills that employers require

How do educators foster a safe environment for students while encouraging their independence? Brooke Wilson discusses why this is important

Students who can critique ideas and generate sound, reasoned arguments in real time will be better prepared to find success after they graduate, says Rebekah Wanic