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Why and how to incorporate reflective practice into your teaching and learning
Don ’ t forget Bloom ’ s Taxonomy ’ s ‘ remembering ’ level
Bloom ’ s Taxonomy is a pedagogical framework covering six levels : remembering , understanding , applying , analysing , evaluating and creating . Building a …
Are you ready to manage ?
Management is rewarding , but managing people is not an easy task . It takes commitment and genuine passion to develop and empower people to achieve …
Follow these tips to get over your fear of public speaking
Anxiety over public speaking often prevents people from taking opportunities that may advance their careers . Here , Siguthani Bryan offers advice on how to move past it
Steps to take to encourage more support for public engagement in research
By fostering a culture in which public engagement is not just encouraged but embedded into the fabric of academic life , institutions can leave a lasting impact on both the …
How to establish peer - to - peer support networks for online , first - generation students
Given the limited opportunities for organic peer - to - peer interactions online , universities must use a data - driven approach to create opportunities for students to …
How to help first - generation students navigate the challenges of higher education
First - generation students face unique challenges . Here are some strategies to help them succeed
Tips for effectively communicating your research ’ s impact
Finding ways to communicate the impact of your research can sometimes be a hurdle . Here , Lyn R . Keith outlines effective ways to overcome it and extend the reach of …
Campus webinar : Build a successful student recruitment strategy
Four experts from Campus + institutions discuss how student recruitment is responding to the latest trends in higher education , strategies to engage hard - to - reach …
Five steps to finding effective mentors in academia
Five steps to help you find a mentor who aligns with your goals and can help you achieve academic success
Boosting data literacy : essential skills for early career researchers
Guidance for early career researchers on how to effectively manage and present data
Artificial intelligence and academic integrity : striking a balance
A look at how universities can encourage the ethical and transparent use of artificial intelligence tools to support learning while guarding against misconduct
Humble enquiry : the transformative benefits of ‘ not knowing ’ in academia
How academics can embrace ‘ not knowing ’ as a powerful tool to drive learning , creativity and innovation
A plan to prevent disengagement
What educators can do to overcome three common causes of student disengagement with learning
Alumni as a benchmark of student success
Three focal areas by which universities can track student success by looking at what graduates go on to do after completing their courses
Three strategies for creating a field experience course
Three important steps needed to create an effective field experience course that aids students ’ learning and development , shared by Donna - Maria Maynard
How to create a home from home for students at university
Supportive steps that a university can take to help students adjust to life away from home
Writing inclusivity into being : build enabling cultures through policy development
Language is a powerful factor through which inclusive cultures can be cultivated or undermined in higher education institutions . Sue Ann Barratt looks at how putting …
Six steps to overcoming setbacks and rejection
Rejection is an inevitable part of being an academic , so it is vital to develop strategies to cope with and learn from setbacks in order to succeed in the longer term . Paul A . …
Breaking the homonegative life cycle for lesbian , gay and bisexual students in Jamaica
Lesbian , gay and bisexual students in Jamaica experience education punctuated by discriminatory treatment . Craig McNally looks at what university leaders …
Making the most of social media : practical tips for academics
A guide for academics to using social media as a powerful tool to share and amplify their work and build professional networks , by David Riley
Steps to building a winning online presence for your university
The majority of students now research universities online , so this is a vital component of marketing . David Riley lays out the foundations of building a strong online presence
The demand for online education is still growing , so how can we meet it ?
Practical strategies for institutional centres of teaching and learning to help faculty meet the increased demand for online education , by LeRoy Hill
A help desk to protect intellectual property
How an intellectual property help desk set up by a university library team is helping inventors protect their work , with lessons on what has proven most effective
Universities as business launchpads : creating spaces for enterprise to flourish
What are the vital components of an effective university innovation and entrepreneurship hub ? Julian Henry explains
