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September 23, 2021 • 1 minute read
By: Rick Johnson

Around the world, more students than ever before are reliant upon digital learning tools and eTexts in order to continue their education.

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The dos and don'ts of giving feedback: Teach Online Toolkit 'Refresher'

December, 3, 2020 . 2 minute read

Meaningful feedback is key to learning, but can be difficult to deliver in a remote environment, with research showing that the type of feedback, and the way it is given, have...

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3 social media tricks to improve student engagement: Teach Online Toolkit 'Refresher'

November, 26, 2020 . 4 minute read

It can be challenging to keep your students’ attention now the bulk of their learning is online, but looking to social media techniques can provide inspiration.

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Change one thing – set an activity in your online lecture: Teach Online Toolkit 'Refresher'

November, 19, 2020 . 3 minute read

Find out how to boost engagement levels and motivate your students by incorporating activities into your next live lecture.

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Student engagement and learning outcomes online: Teach Online Toolkit 'Refresher'

November, 12, 2020 . 1 minute read

How does eTextbook use impact on grade outcomes? Our research, carried out with Kaplan Open Learning (KOL) and Shift Learning, examines the relationship and provides actionable...

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Change one thing – how to enhance your video lectures: Teach Online Toolkit 'Refresher'

November, 5, 2020 . 2 minute read

Getting to grips with what may be a new way of teaching for you, can be overwhelming. When planning your video lectures, live or pre-recorded, it can be helpful to try one new...

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Asynchronous learning – engaging your students anytime, anywhere: Teach Online Toolkit 'Refresher'

October, 29, 2020 . 3 minute read

It's tough to keep students motivated and engaged when they can't get together. So its not surprising that asynchronous activities, which have been the mainstay of online-only...

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Change one thing – navigating within your eTextbook: Teach Online Toolkit 'Refresher'

October, 22, 2020 . 4 minute read

Using new tech can be stressful, whether it's getting used to a new mobile phone or incorporating online tools into your teaching. One key tip is to be prepared by getting...

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Getting your students started: Teach Online Toolkit 'Refresher'

October, 15, 2020 . 2 minute read

Whilst the period of emergency online teaching is over, the reality of the new normal is still sinking in for a lot of people – from lecturers and librarians, to parents and...

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Perspectives: David Dixon on the potential of digital disruption

October, 8, 2020 . 5 minute read

This is clearly a significant moment. Looking back in time to the social changes after the plague or the industrial revolution, something akin to that is happening with remote...

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Perspectives: Imperial College's Dr Sarah Grant on scalable and sustainable strategies for Higher Education

October, 1, 2020 . 5 minute read

I’m Dr Sarah Grant and I’m the Associate Director and Head of Operations for Imperial College Business School’s Edtech Lab. I am privileged to oversee an EdTech team within a...

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Perspectives: Digital strategy – taking your students with you

September, 24, 2020 . 4 minute read

In the lead up to 2020, the adoption of technology in institutions was steadily growing. But despite seeing the value of scalable solutions, many leadership teams were waiting for...

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Perspectives: Climbing the accessibility mountain… or using the ski lift (Webinar write up)

September, 17, 2020 . 10 minute read

Were you unable to attend the Climbing the accessibility mountain… or using the ski lift webinar moderated by Becky Hartnup, and hosted by Alistair McNaught? The main points have...

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