Gerhard Kristandl As an educator with nearly two decades of experience, I have witnessed numerous changes in higher education. The recent integration of Generative AI (GenAI) into our learning and teaching practices stands out as …
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Exploring Simulation-Based Learning: Enhancing Experiential Education and Nurturing Transferable Employability Skills
Andrew Wilson In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, bridging the gap between academic theories and real-world practices is more critical than ever. There has been a gradual shift from graduate employers where they not only …
Continue readingHold on, a simulation game without tech? Exploring the power of role play in experiential learning
Emma Connor and Jingyang Ai Introduction to the case In business education, we frequently hear about business simulation games and role play. These tools use digital technology to create scenarios that help students improve their …
Continue reading“Please, ChatGPT, write me an essay in my own words…” Can Teachers Really Tell Their Students from Bots?
Guido Conaldi and Francesco Mambrini What’s happening with AI in Higher Education? It’s an exciting time to be in Higher Education (HE). The landscape is transforming, and at the centre of it all, there’s a …
Continue readingUnderstanding Stressors for International Students
Chi Maher Introduction Stressors are psychological events that students tend to see as demanding, challenging and threatening to their safety (Cao et al., 2021). They can affect mental function, performance, and individual behaviour. A stressor …
Continue readingUsing Experiential Learning to Promote Egyptian Students’ Industry Readiness: A Case Study from a Marketing Course
Ranya Yousif Marketing educators strive to achieve a balance between research-led education and industry-led education and aligning marketing curriculum with the standards and expectations set by employers. I am the module leader of the Advertising …
Continue readingValue-Added (VA) Scores & Attainment Gaps: An Empirical Analysis using University PAS (Planning & Statistics) Data
Mahkameh Ghanei and Francesco Guidi Background According to UK Government’s data, the attainment gaps for undergraduate degree classification in the UK by ethnicity & gender still shows biased towards black and ethnic minority groups. Studies …
Continue readingUniversity Students’ Views of Personal Tutoring: A Systematic Literature Review
Scott Tindal In her influential work Thomas (2006) argues that personal tutors fulfill multiple roles for students: to foster a sense of belonging to the institution; academic and professional socialisation; guide development; help with institutional …
Continue readingJoyful Influencers: A day at the University of Greenwich Learning and Teaching Festival
Peter Wolstencroft, Elizabeth Whitfield and Danielle Talbot To quote Ferris Bueller, ‘Life Moves Pretty Fast. If You Don’t Stop And Look Around Once In A While, You Could Miss It’ and with the daily treadmill of …
Continue readingUse It, Don’t Lose It – Three Ideas To Get Online Learning Technologies Back On Campus
Gerhard Kristandl In the UK, the last two years since March 2020 marked nothing less than a rollercoaster ride in higher education. A series of lockdowns due to Covid-19 necessitated an initially rushed move of learning …
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