Student engagement

Academics and university staff address what student engagement means to them and offer advice on boosting attendance, class participation and building a campus community

By Eliza.Compton, 9 May, 2024
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Immersive technology expert Monica Arés explains how the combination of artificial intelligence and extended reality in education has the potential to unlock curiosity and learning, the costs that come with these tools and what she thinks teaching technology will look like in 2034
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33minutes
By dene.mullen, 7 May, 2024
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The move online compounded matters, but even before that, nobody could agree on what student engagement was – and that needs to change, says Chris Headleand
By Eliza.Compton, 29 April, 2024
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In an effective learning community, students feel safe to challenge their own preconceptions and reflect on their progress. Here, Hannah Shaw and Mike Hackman offer quick, effective wins to develop cognitive presence in and beyond the classroom
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 25 April, 2024
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When designing online courses and teaching remotely, teachers need to select the framework that supports learning goals. Here, three academics break online learning techniques into their key parts
By Eliza.Compton, 17 April, 2024
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Teaching excellence rests on clear principles and agile strategy, collaboration with students and a frank approach to educational gain, write Emily Pollinger and Julian Chaudhuri. Here, they share tips for maintaining and evidencing success
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4minutes
By Eliza.Compton, 11 April, 2024
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Two Australian academics take on the role of person-to-person contact in student success and well-being in higher education – whether that’s the benefits of in-person teaching or the effects of using AI for academic work
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47minutes