Teaching Matters Academic Support
JUNE 30, 2020
Image Credit: University of Edinburgh Collections, Quadrangle of the University Old Buildings. Old College, catalogue no. 0013146 and Unsplash. Remix by Joe Arton In this post, MSc in Sustainable Energy Systems student Ire-Oluwa Adegoke, describes the challenges and rewards of returning to education after working in industry. The energy sector’s landscape was changing.
The Change Leader, Inc.
JUNE 29, 2020
In this podcast, Helping Underrepresented Students Succeed with Dr. Russell Lowery-Hart and Dr. Drumm McNaughton, we ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has put even more pressure on institutions that serve underrepresented populations. One such institution is Amarillo College in Amarillo, TX. This community college is redefining its efforts to reach and engage its student body, many of whom are non-traditional and underrepresented students.
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Teaching Matters Online Learning
JUNE 24, 2020
Image Credit: Original: Unsplash. Remix by Joe Arton In this post, Dr Ben Marder, a Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Edinburgh Business school , along with PhD student Sebastian Oliver, share their findings of a study that explores the effects of dress-code on remote teaching. It’s three months into lockdown and I sit here asking myself; When was the last time I wore a pair of trousers that were not intended for anything other than exercise or lounging about?
Higher Ed Connects: Diversity
JUNE 15, 2020
by Terri E. Givens. We are once again at a moment in history where people are in the streets calling for racial justice. George Floyd is another name in a long line of African Americans who have lost their lives at the hands of the police, those who are supposed to “protect and serve.”. In order to understand this moment and why it has led to such a strong response by the public, it is important to understand that these are not random incidents.
Higher Ed Connects: Assessment
JUNE 1, 2020
by Terri E. Givens. As institutions look to the Fall, there remains a great deal of uncertainty about the mode of instruction that will be needed, given that a second wave of the pandemic is expected. Many institutions are planning to end their terms by Thanksgiving, so that they won’t have students returning at a time when the coronavirus may be spreading again, as noted in this article in the New York Times: As colleges make plans to bring students back to campus, alongside discussions of ma
Terminalfour
JUNE 26, 2020
The major accessibility mistakes we've spotted across the industry and what you can do to put your institution in the top percentile for accessibility.
Teaching Matters Academic Support
JUNE 25, 2020
Photo Credit: University of Edinburgh Collections Catalogue No. 0028572 In this post, Senior Lecturer in Scottish History Esther Mijers describes the importance of effectively managing fourth year transitions and the unique challenges that hybrid teaching poses to the learning landscape. Two years ago, HCA ran the workshop ‘Stepping up to Honours’ for the first time.
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Teaching Matters Online Learning
JUNE 3, 2020
In this ‘Spotlight on Alternative Assessment Methods’ post, Tim Fawns, Deputy Programme Director of the MSc in Clinical Education and part-time tutor on the MSc in Digital Education, and Jen Ross, co-director of the Centre for Research in Digital Education, discuss several design characteristics that can provide challenging and meaningful ways for students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding at a distance.
Higher Ed Connects: Technology
JUNE 15, 2020
By Steve Joordens. This article addresses the side-effects of the great COVID-forced migration to online learning in terms of its potential impact on educational innovation. I argue that prior to COVID-19 those faculty engaged in online learning also tended to be those who had the greatest knowledge of, and interest in using, educational pedagogies.
Teaching Matters Academic Support
JUNE 23, 2020
Photo credit: Ross Sneddon, Unsplash CC0 In this post, Inga Ackermann, Global community coordinator at Edinburgh Global, talks about the ‘Culture shock’ videos as a useful resource for helping international students adapt to living and studying in Scotland… Leaving home and moving to a new country on your own is a big step for everyone.
Teaching Matters Academic Support
JUNE 17, 2020
Photo credit: Ashley Batz, Unsplash CC0 In this post, Chris Mowat, Senior Personal Tutor and Senior Lecturer at the School of Chemistry, thinks through the challenges of supporting student transitions in the context of hybrid learning and teaching… At the end of the 2019/20 academic year, those of us involved in teaching and student support had to adapt quickly to new ways of working and engaging with our students.
Teaching Matters Academic Support
JUNE 16, 2020
Photo Credit: Marsden, William, University of Edinburgh Collections, 0054810. In this post, MSc Finance, Technology and Policy student Immy Asavabhokhin, describes how programme and university level networking events helped support her transition into academic life at the University. The most challenging thing for me when I arrived here was transforming into a very research-intense university.
Teaching Matters Academic Support
JUNE 16, 2020
Image Credit: University of Edinburgh Collections, Title: Prima Septimi Libri Figura, Creator: Oporinus, Johannes, Record No.: 0041208 & Unsplash. Remix by Joe Arton In this post, Gemma Spencer, a Masters student in Psychology of Mental Health (Conversion), shares her experience transitioning from undergraduate to postgraduat e. Changing direction My academic journey into the field of psychology is a rather unconventional one.
Teaching Matters Academic Support
JUNE 11, 2020
Royal Scottish Academy photo by Paul Dodds In this post, Lucy Coull, Study Abroad Administrator, shares valuable tips for visiting students to make the most of their study abroad experience at the University of Edinburgh… I’m Lucy, part of the Study Abroad team at The University of Edinburgh, working with incoming visiting students. The University of Edinburgh has European exchange agreements with around 180 universities in more than 20 countries and over 100 worldwide partners in around 1
Teaching Matters Academic Support
JUNE 9, 2020
Photo credit: Jordan Encarnacao Unsplash CC0 In this post, Lesley Kelly, Academic Developer at the Institute for Academic Development, highlights the university’s multiple initiatives aimed at helping incoming students develop necessary and effective study skills… Starting University is an exciting but challenging time for our students. Many students are moving away from home for the first time, often to a new city and som etimes to a new country.
The Change Leader, Inc.
JUNE 9, 2020
Many higher education institutions are struggling with survival. While many leaders are beginning to consider closing the institution, there are other options available. Some of the most commonly talked about are mergers and acquisitions. However, forming or becoming part of a consortium can offer important support that can help an institution survive and even thrive.
Teaching Matters Academic Support
JUNE 4, 2020
Photo credit: Tatiana Rodriguez, Unsplash CC0 In this post, Lesley Ross, Pre-Arrival and Induction Team Leader, reflects on her experiences of starting something new (be it university or a job) and the value of student inductions for supporting and preparing students in their university journey… Thinking about when you started something new, be it a job or study, and reflecting on your first interactions and how it left a lasting impression on you, can be a useful way to think about ‘stude
Teaching Matters Academic Support
JUNE 2, 2020
Welcome Week 2018. Photo by Ludo Farine, copyright University of Edinburgh. In this introductory post for June’s issue on Student Transitions, Nichola Kett, Head of Quality Assurance and Enhancement Team in Academic Services, describes the various initiatives the University of Edinburgh has been undertaking to help students transition into the university experience.
The Change Leader, Inc.
JUNE 2, 2020
How to Reengineer Higher Education Post-COVID with Mike Goldstein and Dr. Drumm McNaughton podcast discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has accelerated the changes already facing higher education. These issues include financial, structural, and enrollment. Mike Goldstein, one of the top higher education attorneys in the country, offers his insights on how higher education leaders can navigating these challenges.
The Change Leader, Inc.
JUNE 29, 2020
We discuss university governance in crises and how the current coronavirus pandemic puts an intense spotlight on leadership, both at the administrative and board levels.
Terminalfour
JUNE 8, 2020
How are institutions using the most popular app in the world to connect with students during COVID19 restrictions?
Teaching Matters Academic Support
JUNE 2, 2020
Welcome Week 2018. Photo by Ludo Farine, copyright University of Edinburgh. In this introductory post for June’s issue on Student Transitions, Nichola Kett, Head of Quality Assurance and Enhancement Team in Academic Services, describes the various initiatives the University of Edinburgh has been undertaking to help students transition into the university experience.
Terminalfour
JUNE 18, 2020
What can universities do at an institutional level to help decrease their drop-out rates?
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