August teaching and learning resources

A short, curated list of articles, conferences, podcasts, books, whitepapers or videos for teaching and learning professionals.

• Articles
• The design of hybrid teaching environments: 10 questions answered
• Online and hybrid learning are increasingly popular. Now colleges have to keep up.
• Campus engagement tip: connecting online-only learners
• Cool tools: Zoom whiteboard
• Unleashing the power of active learning: revolutionizing online education for unprecedented engagement and achievement
• Podcasts
• Enhancing authentic immersive learning experiences through simulations 
• Maturing the core work of online education
• Videos
• Top tips for online presenting with Kirsten Rourke

Articles

The design of hybrid teaching environments: 10 questions answered

Overall, hybrid teaching has the potential to transform the way we think about and deliver higher education. While this model may not be suitable for every subject or every institution, it is a viable and promising option for many. 

Note: The hybrid in this context equates to our partner institutions’ blended or distributed learning options.  

Online and hybrid learning are increasingly popular. Now colleges have to keep up.

Last year’s survey, which had asked about the demand for online learning between the falls of 2020 and 2021, found that, unsurprisingly, older undergraduates and graduate students wanted online learning to stay, Simunich said. However, this year’s report shows that the demand has increased and spans across the student population.

Campus engagement tip: connecting online-only learners

Tiger-2-Tiger works like a text-based social media platform (think Facebook or LinkedIn) where other students or campus members can react or respond to other posts. The site also allows moderation, staff and faculty member interaction, and content-based support.

Cool tools: Zoom whiteboard

This allows educators and learners to use the Whiteboard virtual hub to create engaging and efficient meeting experiences—from anywhere. Whiteboards are designed to work across all supported Zoom hardware platforms, from laptops to in-room, full-size Zoom Rooms for Touch devices.

Unleashing the power of active learning: revolutionizing online education for unprecedented engagement and achievement

The key to unlocking this new era of educational success lies in integrating active learning strategies. By immersing students in dynamic activities, stimulating discussions, and collaborative endeavours, educators can transcend the limitations of the digital realm and revolutionize online teaching. 

Podcasts