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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Tag: Student Wellbeing
100 days of #100DaysToOffload
Well. Something that should have taken just 100 days to complete has taken me over 5 years and 4 jobs.
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Shouting into the void
Shouting into the void is what it feels like when you speak to be heard, to add to the conversation,
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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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Curiosity
Why do people stop asking questions. It’s not because they don’t have questions but because past experience has taught them
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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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Online learning and SEN
I have written often about the challenges of online learning but for many learners, eg those with Special Educational Needs
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The future of the student experience: cost, value, and expectations
Higher education is no longer seen as ‘just’ about education. It’s about value, investment, and return. The reality of university for
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AI in HE: friend or foe?
The rising availability and popularity of AI tools is reshaping the way we teach, assess, and support students. But are
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