Blended learning is an optimal mix of in-classroom learning and online learning, which offers learners the best parts of both elements. This provides the personal touch of in classroom teaching with the flexibility of online learning that caters to differing learning styles and the preferences of the learner…
Stress Management Tips for Online Learners
Online learners can become stressed for a range of different reasons. This could be due to an unmanageable working environment, time constraints or their mental wellbeing. The following tips should provide you with some helpful advice to give your students whilst they are studying online…
Getting the most out of Teams for blended learning
Blended learning approaches use multiple methods to deliver learning. This type of learning offers students a chance at self-directed learning, as well as digital literacy. It is also a more flexible approach to online learning. There may be times in the near future when you will have to switch between online learning to face-to-face learning…
Ways to Simplify Your Online Teaching Approach
One of the biggest barriers to online teaching is feeling inundated. If you feel like this, then so will your students! By simplifying your teaching approach, you can reduce the overwhelming feelings, reduce student confusion and make your online teaching more effective…
Knowing If Intended Learning Outcomes Are Met
Online learning is an effective technique of delivering content to students. However, it can be difficult to know whether your students are grasping the content and meeting the intended learning outcomes until it comes to assessment. In an online learning course, outlining realistic objectives is vital to keep learners engaged and committed to the course…
Content Curation Techniques
Content curation is the process of identifying the most relevant information for your students and then contextualising and organising it. During this time when online learning is at its peak, it is vital that the information being delivered to your students is easy to access and follow…
Ensuring Maximum Student Retention and Course Completion
Ensuring maximum student retention and course completion may be one of your biggest concerns when teaching online. Due to your students now studying at home, there are several different factors which may hinder their learning…
The Apple Teacher Learning Centre
The Apple Teacher Programme is a free programme that you can use to develop your skills. You can gain ideas on how to utilise Apple products and apps in your teaching. You can also take part in #AppleEDUchat every week to learn, share and connect with a wider community of educators. As a member of the Apple Teacher Programme, you gain access to a range of resources…
Using Turnitin within your assignments
It can be useful to use Turnitin as part of your assignment within Blackboard. Using Turnitin can make it easier for you to collate all your student’s assignments, as well as view originality reports…
Online courses to aid the transition into online learning – Did you know?
Did you know that there are a variety of different online courses that you can access to help you move to online teaching? Epigeum are making two of their courses free to access: Teaching Online and Blended Learning…