Due to the ongoing circumstances, you will have started to teach online and will be continuing in the hybrid format in the new semester. This may have involved recording your lectures using ReView, or hosting live sessions using Microsoft Teams. Many academics have concerns
Without having your students sat in front of you on campus, it can be hard to ensure that they are consistently engaged with the content that you are presenting to them. The following tips will help you to hold your
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…
With the new semester being ran in a hybrid learning format, your normal induction may need to be reviewed and modified. Many organisations will have to run their induction programmes remotely, but how can you ensure that your students gain a sense of belonging to the university via a virtual induction?…
Online learning courses are generally designed to encourage the student to learn in small chunks, developing practical knowledge along the way. Therefore, this way of learning may need a different method of assessment. The following are a range of different ways in which qualitative assessment can be used to measure learning…
Competency based learning is a model of learning design that focuses on the ability of the students based on how they perform in certain activities. It can be quite complex due to the fact that each individual student will have
Many academic and support staff across Teesside University are involved in personal tutoring and/or advising our students. As many of you know, Teesside University has a Personal Tutoring Code of Practice which was introduced in September 2018…
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
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…
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…
