While externally motivating factors like grades and points are quantifiable and concrete, intrinsic motivation can be more difficult to get to grips with. So, how do we facilitate intrinsic motivation in relation to online distance learning in a way that does not take away from extrinsic motivation?…
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 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…
During these challenging times it is important to be there for our students and remember the wider support networks across the University that can help you support your students. The following provides guidance for Personal Tutors around referring students to wider University support and also guidance for those Tutors who have more immediate concerns around the mental health and wellbeing of their students….
Video has been an essential part of education for some years now and has proven to be an effective catalyst to stimulate cognitive processing, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving and decision-making. It was the rapid development of the internet and ever-growing bandwidths that made it as universal as it is today in education…
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…
Tutoring Matters is UKAT’s series of professional webinars presented by UKAT members and experts in the fields of academic advising and personal tutoring. They are a great resource for helping further your own professional learning and practice around Personal Tutoring…
Lack of meaningful feedback is one of the biggest challenges online learners face. Coupled with this, many students can feel intimidated because of the isolated nature that often comes with online classes. Constructive feedback can transform a student’s learning experience as it encourages them to reflect and deal with criticism…
What is a webinar and how do you go about planning and delivering an effective one, and what are the key differences to web conferencing and webcasts? Webinars are similar to web conferencing in that they are essentially remote, live, virtual seminars, online conferences, or training web meetings with larger groups…
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…
