A few months ago, I wrote a blogpost on urban spaces and the concept of the civic university. This topic is now reconsidered in the context a pandemic-affected world and has led me to ask some questions: what do … Continue reading...
Tag: online learning
Learning to live well in lockdown: A student’s diary on the Science of Happiness course
When I heard the Science of Happiness course was being made available, I was immediately curious. Not only did Bruce Hood’s course offering provide the prospect of doing something to cheer me up during lockdown, but because I’ve spent the past year admiring the authentic learning techniques used in the Bristol Futures course. … Continue reading...
The Active, Collaborative Cookbook
A collection of ‘recipes’ to try with your students to introduce more active learning activities into your sessions. With a specific focus on digital engagement, this book is a must-have for any lecturer teaching students online! The cookbook was created … Continue reading...
Our Digital Champions’ Do’s and Don’ts
We’ve established a network of Digital Champions to support you in the transition to blended education. There are Digital Champions in each school and can support you:… Continue reading...
Forums: five ways to get your students talking online
In these ‘unprecedented times’ (yes, I said it) one thing at least is certain…like it or loath it, online teaching is here to stay.
This ‘new normal’ requires us as educators to consider new and innovative ways of engaging students … Continue reading...
Digital Design course details
The aim of this online course is to provide you with the digital design skills and knowledge to plan learning, assessment, units and programmes for flexible delivery next year.… Continue reading...
Writing a Dissertation Without the Library: A Guide
It’s getting to that time of year where students usually inhabit the library every day, furiously typing away at their dissertations. But how do you go about writing your diss when there’s no library to go to? Here’s a quick … Continue reading...
Three super low-tech ways to gamify your learning
Adding game design and mechanics to your online content can make it more engaging, motivational and enjoyable. Online educational content is competing with social and entertainment content, and so now is as good a time as any to start adding … Continue reading...
Out of the ordinary: Tips to create authentic online teaching and learning
“The value of authentic activity is not constrained to learning in real-life locations and practice, but that the benefits of authentic activity can be realized through careful design of Web-based learning environments.” – Lombardi
Well, I can safely say … Continue reading...
Teaching Beyond the Firewall
Bristol is fortunate enough to have a large population of international students, many of whom come from mainland China. Given the new form of online teaching, this presents some significant challenges in terms of the firewall. Platforms such as Skype, … Continue reading...