Effective ways to keep students motivated
Dr Nigel Gearing reminds us of a few simple steps to enhance teaching and course design that can help alleviate the phenomenon of student disengagement.
Effective ways to keep students motivated
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Constructive Failure story: When ‘hands-off’ becomes too hands-off
Constructive Failure story: When ‘hands-off’ becomes too hands-off
In the latest tale from our Constructive Failure series, we explore a teacher’s experiment with student autonomy, testing the limits of self-directed learning in higher education.
Constructive Failure story: The epic success that couldn’t last
Constructive Failure story: The epic success that couldn’t last
We uncover a teacher’s journey to forge deep connections through relational pedagogies—a path marked by both unparalleled success and an unexpected twist.
The future is now: Embracing AI in digital marketing education
The future is now: Embracing AI in digital marketing education
In their tech-infused courses, Patrick Dodd, Inna Piven, and Dr Shahper Richter, are shaping a digital marketing curriculum that aims to prepare students for an AI-centric future.
Stats and cats: Herding numbers in large classrooms
Stats and cats: Herding numbers in large classrooms
Step into Anna Fergusson’s classroom, where STATS 220: Data Technologies is more than just a course - it’s an adventure in data science.
Sprachwellen: Crafting German skills through podcasts and storytelling
Sprachwellen: Crafting German skills through podcasts and storytelling
Engaging students in creative exploration of German language and culture.
Nursing ed reimagined: Fostering unity, igniting passion, and simulating life
Nursing ed reimagined: Fostering unity, igniting passion, and simulating life
Explore how Dr Miriam James-Scotter is challenging traditional mindsets and practices within nursing education.
Teaching purpose-led design using innovative Design4Conservation methodology
Teaching purpose-led design using innovative Design4Conservation methodology
Dr Gabriela Baron integrates various pedagogies, including relational, indigenous, TEL, and assessment-for-learning methodologies in DESIGN 233: Design and the Natural Environment.
Authentic learning with real world contexts
Authentic learning with real world contexts
In Mechanical Engineering, students apply 3D printing technology to real-world industrial applications.
Supporting students’ intrinsic motivation through enabling choice in DANCE 101G assessments
Supporting students’ intrinsic motivation through enabling choice in DANCE 101G assessments
Alys Longley provides choice and authenticity in assessment for DANCE 101 in order to engage students’ intrinsic motivation and interest.
Exploring the future of work through assignments
Exploring the future of work through assignments
Prepare students for their future working lives by developing new skills in emerging technologies through assessments.
Using authentic scenarios to develop workplace writing skills
Using authentic scenarios to develop workplace writing skills
Associate Prof Jennifer Lees-Marshment incorporated authentic scenarios in the writing assignments to help students develop relevant writing skills for their future careers.