Advance HE Learning & Teaching Network

Advance HE Learning & Teaching Network

Advance HE (which includes the former Higher Education Academy) have established Advance HE Connect, an online network dedicated to higher education. Teesside University staff can access the network to share, connect and collaborate with over 15,000 global HE peers. Advance HE Connect was developed following a consultation with representatives from 96 institutions in 14 countries, with the aim of connecting the HE community on a global scale…

Supporting emotional well-being for distance learning students  – Did you know?

Did you know there are some very important considerations to take into account when supporting the emotional well-being distance learning students? The recent rapid move from traditional campus-based learning to online distance learning has given rise to enormous challenges. The ‘fast e-learning switch’ has made supporting students’ emotional and well-being even more important than ever, to overcome social isolation, anxieties around assessment and many other potential stress factors…

Resources Supporting Online Personal Tutoring

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UKAT has established a space on the UKAT Learning system to share resources and guidance on online tutoring, and for colleagues to discuss issues and share examples of practice in online tutoring. The content of this space will be added to and enhanced over the next few weeks and will be used to collate and share relevant resources and events that have been made publicly available within the UK and US…

Making the transition to Online Distance Learning – Did you know?

Making the transition to Online Distance Learning – Did you know?

Did you know there are some great practical tips to help you get started with the transition to learning and teaching online? Making the transition can be a daunting prospect, and not knowing where to start can make the transition even more difficult. Below are some quick-start tips to help you get started, and more in-depth help and can be found by visiting the Digital Delivery: Learning and Support site…

Conducting Pedagogic Research Workshop,11th March (12:00 – 15:00)

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Do you have an idea for researching an aspect of your teaching practice but you are unsure how to develop it into an actionable project? Are you new to pedagogic research and want to gain a better understanding of the available frameworks and methodologies? Perhaps you are interested in developing a new pedagogic research programme and are looking for ways of developing a wider, inter-disciplinary, focus? Whatever your focus, as educators we need to understand what approaches and strategies enhance student learning and engagement, and to be able to effectively assess the impact of our teaching and learning strategies….