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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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Preparing for next semester: Tips from lecturers at Oxford Brookes: Teach Online Toolkit Week 8

June, 4, 2020 . 5 minute read

For many, the first semester since having to rapidly transition to a digital campus is coming to a close. Hurdles have been overcome, improvements have been made, and most...

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Group work: How to successfully connect your students to make remote learning feel less remote: Teach Online Toolkit Week 7

May, 28, 2020 . 7 minute read

As you've been working through the Teach Online Toolkit, hopefully you've been reaching out to colleagues for tips and support. Working with others can provide new insights as...

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Academic services: How to support students on a remote campus: Teach Online Toolkit Week 6

May, 21, 2020 . 5 minute read

Student experience is key at the University of West London. My team provides academic support, but we work closely with other support services, as academic and personal issues can...

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Online lectures: Why students don't engage, and what you can do about it: Teach Online Toolkit Week 5

May, 14, 2020 . 7 minute read

In a traditional lecture hall or seminar group you have a captured audience. In contrast, your remote lectures have to compete for attention. From financial concerns, to the day...

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Tips from Aurelie Soulier, ed-tech consultant: Teach Online Toolkit Week 4

May, 6, 2020 . 3 minute read

Keep it simple, keep it human and get help when you need it. Aurélie Soulier, from Catalyst IT, shares her perspective on the benefits of education technology, and gives some...

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Video lectures – less stress, more learning: Teach Online Toolkit Week 3

April, 30, 2020 . 2 minute read

Week 3: Video lectures Welcome to week three in our series supporting lecturers and teaching staff in their rapid transition to remote teaching. In weeks one and two, we looked at...

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Overcoming the challenges of online teaching: Teach Online Toolkit Week 2

April, 22, 2020 . Less than 1 minute read

Are you suddenly having to transition to online teaching? We regularly interview university lecturers about their experiences, and it is normal to be apprehensive. Watch the video...

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3 tips for getting started with online teaching: Teach Online Toolkit Week 1

April, 15, 2020 . 4 minute read

Educational establishments across the globe are rapidly responding to the current situation. The sudden shift to online teaching and learning is challenging for both staff and...

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5 steps to a digital campus: Your checklist for day one and beyond

April, 9, 2020 . Less than 1 minute read

When implemented well, digital teaching and learning can be inspirational. It can open up new ways of communicating with your students, increase their communication with one...

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Back to the future? Part II

February, 20, 2020 . 3 minute read

In Back to the future? Part I, I looked at the motivations of ‘returners’; mature students who, having spent some time in the workplace, have decided to step back into the...

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