Lack of meaningful feedback is one of the biggest challenges learners face on a hybrid learning programme. Coupled with this, many students can feel intimidated because of the isolated nature that often comes with the online component of hybrid learning.
Ways to simplify your online teaching approach
Hybrid learning aims to provide students with helpful information and not to bombard them with irrelevant and unnecessary pieces of content. Applying the principle of simplicity in hybrid learning means conveying information in the simplest way possible. Less information will
How to create engaging discussion forums
Discussion forums can be the heart and soul of the online classroom where students interact with one another to form a sense of community. Forums can also facilitate a safe learning space for students to flourish and learn…
Using scenario-based activities to support active learning
When executed properly, engaging scenario-based learning can be a powerful pedagogical method that can influence thinking, add tremendous value to online training, and even drive behavioural change. In order to be effective, scenario-based learning must mesh real-world experiences with the
Collaborative learning to improve learner support
Learners can be a valuable source of support and bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the learning table. Learners can exchange information and insights for the benefit of their peers, which gives everyone the opportunity to broaden their knowledge base and refresh their skills…
How to build an active collaborative digital space for deeper meaningful learning
Student expectations have shifted significantly and there is an expectation of access to high-quality learning materials and engagement in active learning as opposed to passive listening. Excellence in learning experiences will be those that achieve goals in both motivating students and encouraging deeper learning…
Principles of Course Design for Hybrid Learning toolkit – Part 5: Formative – Putting learning into application
Formative assessment is a pedagogical approach that refers to a wide variety of methods that are used to conduct in-process evaluations of student comprehension, learning needs, and academic progress during a lesson, module, or course. Formative assessments are for learning, while summative assessments are of learning and do not contribute to credit points…
Principles of Course Design for Hybrid Learning toolkit – Part 2: Introducing your module to your students
Perhaps the most important benefit of creating module introductions is to help your students understand why they are doing what you are asking them to do. Module introductions should focus on providing context, whilst also covering essentials such as tutor contact details, module overview, the module guide, assessment, study planner and preparing students for hybrid learning…
LTE Support during Hybrid Learning
Academic staff will have by now received a copy of the Resilience Review Tool and Academic Enhancement Framework (hybrid model). LTE is here to support you with a range of services. The LTE Team is fully committed to doing everything we can to support colleagues with transitioning their teaching and learning…
Teams Live Events – Did you know?
Using Teams is a great way to host live events. Teams Live Events is designed for situations where the few are presenting to the many, contrasting with standard Teams Meetings which are designed for interactive and collaborative participation from many members of the meeting…