Lifelong learning that will last

By Miranda Prynne, 5 October, 2023
How the traditional university degree can be reimagined as a lifelong educational journey, enabling students to upskill and reskill throughout their lives
Lifelong learning that will last
How the traditional university degree can be reimagined as a lifelong educational journey, enabling students to upskill and reskill throughout their lives
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The rapid evolution of the workplace and changing skills demands are driving calls for better lifelong learning provision. For universities, this means re-examining traditional teaching practices and course design to ensure that students can benefit from continuing education throughout their careers. It requires more flexible, accessible, bite-sized learning that can be completed in tandem with other professional and personal commitments. But how can this be offered in a coherent, joined-up way without sacrificing quality? From Moocs to microcredentials, these resources offer advice and insight into how lifelong learning opportunities can be developed and improved for future generations.

Making the most of microcredentials
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Shining a light on Moocs
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By Eliza.Compton, 5 April, 2023
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Learning designers and educators should focus on creating value for learners that goes beyond Mooc content. In this article, Temesgen Kifle and Ben Cossalter share innovative features that drive belonging and engagement
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Meeting changing skills demands
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The long view
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By miranda.prynne, 23 September, 2021
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Miriam Green and Susanna Leong share key considerations for universities to develop effective lifelong learning programmes that will keep pace with the rapid changes across higher education
By Eliza.Compton, 2 October, 2023
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University ‘taster days’ can introduce teenagers to what global health research and advocacy might be like as a future career. Here four academics describe a pilot training session and what they learned from it
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