University course design and delivery

How to design in-person, hybrid and online courses that maximise student engagement, inclusion and learning. Here, you can find advice on instructional design including lesson planning, creation and organisation of educational materials and effective use of digital technologies; as well as teaching methods and styles to help you achieve specific learning outcomes.

By Eliza.Compton, 21 December, 2024

How can Jenga build course co-creation?

Jenga tower
Questions about accessibility led to events management students and educators using block towers to foster discussion of lived experiences and a sense of belonging. Here, Katy Proctor and Nick Davies offer their insights into co-creating module content
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 20 December, 2024

Preparing school leaders to solve problems and make a difference

Leadership concept
Aspiring K-12 educational leaders need professional training that gives them flexibility, decision-making skills and cultural awareness. Here’s how a ‘problem of practice’ approach embeds real-world issues into assessment
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 16 December, 2024

It’s time to rethink creative industries employability

An artist in her studio
Employability is often a conversation for or about students, but what if we asked them about their future hopes? How might we co-design employability provision in times of crisis?
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 11 December, 2024

Sustainability education needs to go beyond the SDGs

Two scientists working on a windfarm
Aligning teaching with the Sustainable Development Goals can only go so far in preparing students for a climate change-affected world. This resource offers a framework for embedding sustainability more deeply into curricula
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5minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 10 December, 2024

What skills does the 21st-century medical educator need?

Medical students
A faculty development programme for instructors must facilitate more than efficient knowledge transfer. Incorporating pedagogical innovation, digital proficiency and emotional intelligence will ensure the well-being of educators and students
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett, 6 December, 2024

Let me introduce you to the art of saying hello

A teacher shaking hands with a student in class
A creative introduction sparks engagement, builds rapport and creates an atmosphere conducive to learning. Here are ways to make a good first impression
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 29 November, 2024

Creating flexible learning pathways for business students

African American student studying online
Digital transformation isn’t about technology – it’s about people, writes Steve Hill. Learning experiences must fit into students’ lives rather than forcing them to fit their lives around institutions
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4minutes
University course design and delivery