Student engagement

Na Li, Xiaojun Zhang and Maria Limniou offer tips to counter the hidden cultural and social factors that reduce acceptance of virtual learning environments, based on their research

Jen O’Brien describes a pedagogical project that engages students in applied research carried out in partnership with external organisations, related to the Sustainable Development Goals

The key to making learning effective, now and in the post-pandemic world, is focusing on motivation, says Grace McCarthy

Four teaching academics discuss effective approaches to keeping students focused and engaged inside and outside the classroom

Emily O’Reilly explains why and how to use educational podcasts to supplement your online teaching

Terese Bird shares her ideas on how to use some of the most popular social media platforms to support your teaching and research

Paul Moss shares advice on how to convince students that making themselves visible during online classes is in their own interest and will aid learning outcomes

We must continue to question the true role of the lecture and how lecture recordings fit in to the effective delivery of higher education, says Jill MacKay

Especially post-Covid, pupils need a strong foundation that prepares them for future post-18 decisions

Janet Morrison details academic advising strategies that keep students feeling connected and supported throughout their educational journeys when learning online