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15 January 2025
4 minutes to readDecolonisation in higher education has become a popular topic, and it’s not just about tweaking reading lists or including diverse perspectives in curricula. The conversation is shifting to more nuanced spaces, like the relationship between doctoral supervisors and their PGRs. So, what does a decolonial approach to supervision look like, and why…
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4 December 2024
5 minutes to readSince the Covid-19 pandemic we have seen an increase in fully online asynchronous courses, and launch of the University of Exeter Centre for Online. But in a fully online environment, how do you facilitate student engagement? In this post Sarah Paddock, Senior Learning Experience Designer in LXI, discusses how putting the tutor…
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23 October 2024
3 minutes to readEducators and disability practitioners from across the South-West came together at University of Exeter for a GW4 Alliance funded staff development conference focused on how higher education can implement Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in teaching practice. Shaped around the core UDL principles of Engagement, Representation, and Action & Expression, we…
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9 October 2024
< 1 minute to readThis case study, co-developed with Tom Wickens, presents an innovative approach to online learning through the use of immersive virtual reality (VR) technology on the Spatial platform. In this video, we demonstrate how VR can transform traditional educational environments into dynamic, interactive spaces that foster engagement and creativity. From customisable avatars that…
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