Embodiment in Academia: Slowing Down to Sustain Ourselves and Each Other
CIE Guest Blog Post by Sandra Abegglen, Annapurna Menon, Kelsea Costin, and Fabian Neuhaus - based on our asynchronous Islands of Innovation 2025 presentation.
Posted on: 10 June 2025
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 40, the one with the Hammock
In Episode 40, the Treasure Island Pedagogies podcast features insights on postgraduate research supervision, with guests sharing coaching strategies, interdisciplinary tools, and collaborative approaches that support PhD students' growth. From lightbulb moments to luxury items, the episode highlights the balance between guidance and independence in research supervision.
Posted on: 23 May 2025
Level Up Your Learning: Make your Canvas content interactive with H5P!
Boost active learning and engagement with H5P, an easy-to-use tool available in Canvas, for producing interactive learning resources alongside other course materials: quizzes, interactive simulations, revision aids, drag-and-drop activities, virtual tours, interactive videos, eye-catching presentations, and much more.
Posted on: 2 May 2025
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 39, the one with the Twix
In Episode 39, Paul Astles, Sam Saunders, and Yigit Oezcelik shared their teaching treasures—from climate action pedagogy, Twix-inspired teaching of theory to reflective digital exit tickets. Their ideas sparked a shared vision of imaginative, student-led learning, all anchored by creativity, curiosity, and a love for lifelong learning. This episode hides four Jurassic Park quotes hidden in plain sight by Paul – tune in to discover them!
Posted on: 24 April 2025
Digifest 2025: Key Takeaways and Next Steps
Attending Digifest 2025 was a great chance to think about how digital innovation is shaping education. With universities facing financial challenges and changing international student numbers, I was reminded that digital experiences aren’t just a nice-to-have, they’re essential.
Posted on: 2 April 2025
When Did You Last Fail?
Personally speaking, a recent attempt to get my three-year-old swimming springs to mind. Bags packed, elusive locker change gripped, I was at the door with time to spare.
Posted on: 27 March 2025
Elevate Your Teaching with our New Canvas Course Principles
Many of you may be aware that in response to Strategy 2031, the Staff and Student Engagement and Training Working Group of the Digital Education Advisory Group (DEAG) have been working on a collection of Canvas Course Principles to enrich our online teaching and learning environments.
Posted on: 25 February 2025
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 38, the one with the Rubik cube
In Episode 38, our discussion explored lightbulb moments in education, from fostering student confidence through social constructivism to the power of pedagogies of care and kindness. We examined inclusive assessment, digital wellbeing, and the role of language in shaping learning experiences. Our guests shared insights on creating supportive environments where students and educators alike feel valued, capable, and inspired. As always, we wrapped up with our treasure island teaching props, pedagogies, and personal luxury items—this time featuring Rubik’s Cubes, hammocks, and a surprising essential for daily success.
Posted on: 17 February 2025
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 37, the one with the Circular Time
In Episode 37, our discussion covered enhancing small group discussions in online learning, using exploratory talk to foster collaboration, and leveraging visual arts to develop communication skills in medical education. We also explored the power of storytelling and case studies in engaging diverse learners and the educator’s role in moderating discourse and fostering dialogue. These approaches were connected to broader themes such as intellectual moderation, multimodal communication, and the holistic integration of knowledge, emotion, and interaction in education.
Posted on: 20 January 2025