Little things, big pressures #DURBBU
There’s something quietly comfortable about reflecting on an event like last week’s DURBBU. Reflection and time away helps me gather
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Tag: Student Experience
What I’ve learned from my kids: University
A while ago (way, way back) I wrote a few posts about things I was learning from my kids. As
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Unbundling the degree
The idea of unbundling the university degree is often framed as something radical: a disruption driven by technology companies, MOOCs,
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Built around people
In a recent post, I wrote about the importance of building infrastructure around the needs of students, keeping things clear,
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What makes a good online learning experience (2025)?
Ten years ago, I wrote about ‘What makes a good online learning experience?‘, exploring what makes a good online learning
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Built around students
A VLE has to be built around the needs of students. An upgrade is an opportunity to reassess and reaffirm
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From repository to ecosystem
How do we really use the VLE or LMS? At its core, the VLE is normally viewed as a container
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Design for everyone
For years, conversations around course design in digital spaces has focused overwhelmingly on online and distance learning. The VLE and
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Design, not disruption
One of the priorities in my role at Buckinghamshire New University has been understanding the current status of the university-wide
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Backwards Design
A backward design approach has gained popularity and support for its effectiveness in enhancing student learning outcomes and for enhancing
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