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Judith asked: What can we librarians be doing? (3:12) (28 July 21)

Are you remembering to C.O.T.E.? (3:06) (12 May 21)

What is your teaching super power? (2:36) (31 Mar 21)

As educators, what affects our practice? (12:20) (18 Mar 21)

As online educators, our teaching practice is not always aligned with our ideal of a 'good' educator. This video presents the results of recently published research that identified what factors affect our practice and cause this misalignment from our ideal. Use this model to reflect on your own ideals and practice, and address tensions that may be affecting you and your students. 

A spectrum of online education (6:41) (28 July 21)

I'm often asked what is the 'best practice' mode of online education. My answer is always 'it depends'. See this short video to understand the spectrum of online education modes, and to see why the 'right' mode is very contextual.

Francis wants to build rapport with students, but is worried about his workload (3:02) (26 Oct 21)

Angela worries about 'dead air' when she's presenting live online (2:41) (5 Oct 21)

Karen asked: When should I incorporate reflection activities? (2:47) (1 Sep 21)

William asked: Which is 'right' ... teacher-centred or student-centred? (4:06) (11 Aug 21)

Take note! Do your students know how to take effective notes? (3:22) (14 Jul 21)

What would you go back and tell your online newbie self? (4:00) (30 Jun 21)

How and why are you measuring student engagement? (11:33) (1 Jun 21) 

In this video about student engagement tasks and measurements, Dr Cathy Stone draws on research when challenging us to think more deeply about what we're measuring and why we're measuring it. She reminds us that students get frustrated when we assign 'busy work', and that engagement isn't always visible or measurable.

Achieving exemplary student-led, inquiry-based learning (18:16) (14 Apr 21) 

We know that student-led, inquiry-based education represents an exemplary approach to teaching ... but what strategies can you enact to foster that questioning mindset among your students? Find out in this video featuring first-hand tips from one of the greats, Mr John Cowan.

A matrix to help you decide what aspects of your practice to work on first (3:00) (24 Mar 21)

Brian lost students, and nearly lost his job - Don't make the same mistakes he did (3:13) (13 Jan 21)

Thomas asked: Am I the only one who dislikes digital textbooks? (2:28) (16 Sep 21)

To smile(y) or not to smile(y) - the research is in! (2:24) (19 May 21)

Snooze or story? See this must-have weapon to transform your digital data (2:22) (21 Apr 21)

Great educators know who they're talking to (3:10) (22 Feb 21)

Is your great online content going unclicked? (2:11) (20 Jan 21)

Using digital whiteboards in your online presentation (4:24) (28 July 21)

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