OU Learning Design team blog

It is fully embedded in the teaching and learning of (inter)disciplinary content (reflects a contextual and epistemological view of skills) At the same time, it is perceived as meaningful and relevant to students’ current and future lives (transferable, flexible) Students are apprenticed into the conventions, techniques, styles and approaches of their field(s) of study (they […]

Collaborative learning activities build students’ critical thinking skills and encourage them to reflect on their learning. However, students can struggle to engage with them if they don’t feel supported. Use these steps to build in support for students before, during and after online collaborative activities. The steps are based on a study by Zheng et […]

When students have the chance to share their insights, they feel more engaged in their study and more connected to their institution. And of course, they can offer fresh perspectives that will benefit future students. That’s why it’s vital to gather student feedback on your courses – not just through with end-of-course evaluations but also […]

Read the following text [‘A bit passive’] :: and:: [‘Ooh, there’s more!’] discuss your interpretation… [‘Bringing in active skills! Now you’re talking!’] Watch this video :: and :: summarise it in an infographic… Listen to this lecture :: and :: present your own research… Read <crossed out> Review <replaces ‘read’. ‘A switcheroo from passive to […]