Student engagement

Teaching academics and university staff address what student engagement means to them and offer advice on capturing students’ attention in an age of digital distraction and keeping them motivated to learn. Find insights on teaching strategies that give students agency over their learning, boost class attendance and participation and help to build a campus community.

By Eliza.Compton , 19 January, 2024

Fostering student co-creation to give back to the community

Pottery wheel
Engaging in local civic projects offers students meaningful learning opportunities, fosters co-creation and supports the community at large. Here, Martha Sullivan outlines the benefits based on working with the Empty Bowls project
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4minutes
By kiera.obrien , 17 January, 2024

Cherry-pick the best of in-person and online learning

Students in a lecture hall use futuristic learning technology
Using the best of in-person and online learning provides a truly blended approach to your students and enriches their learning experience. Ibham Veza and Akilu Yunusa-Kaltungo weigh up the pros and cons
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4minutes
By Laura.Duckett , 16 January, 2024

Use a social approach to boost language learning

Lecturer standing before a class full of pupils giving a lecture
Using social activities fosters a more dynamic and meaningful connection between students and the language they’re learning. Yanfang Si offers guidance on building students’ knowledge and skills through structured social activities
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4minutes
Student engagement