Join us to celebrate the publication of Making Active Learning Happen for All: Practical Ideas for Developing and Sustaining Active Learning at an online event on Wednesday 15th April 2026, 10.00 – 11.30 (BST) This launch will provide an overview of the book and a brief introduction to a systems thinking led approach to nurturing… Continue reading Book launch: 15th April
Category: Institutional
Idea #10: Models for inclusive hybrid learning
Learn how Dr Andrew Middleton has developed an inclusive hybrid, location-neutral, curricula, while building student identity, connection and commitment in his chapter in the 100 Ideas for Active Learning (Betts & Oprandi, 2022), Access the chapter here Leave comments on your experiences using this idea/technique in your practice. Have you developed something similar? What do you do… Continue reading Idea #10: Models for inclusive hybrid learning
2022 ALN Conference: Using work placements to embed humanistic, active learning
15 minutes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYtfiX8c3hU&t=1920s Look back at this session that focuses on rewarding student engagement through Work Integrated Learning (WIL). Helene and Patricia have employed a specialised student-centric approach within higher education using work placements, in which they create a tripartite relationship between the learner, industry partner and educational institution to bridge the gap between theory… Continue reading 2022 ALN Conference: Using work placements to embed humanistic, active learning
2022 ALN Conference: An appetite for change; authentic learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom
45 minutes Presenters: Wendy Johnston & Sally Ann Starkey, LJMU, and Mike Mounfield, Operations Director of Lu Ban Restaurant, International Academy of Chinese Arts and the Lu Ban Foundation https://youtu.be/xiK9b3nMyAs?si=UnVS-sWgRPvzhJCc&t=2750 Look back at Wendy Johnston, Sally Ann Starkey, and Mike Mounfield conference session who argued that to genuinely engage students in learning, the classroom environment… Continue reading 2022 ALN Conference: An appetite for change; authentic learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom
2022 ALN Conference: Enhancing belonging at university: Exploring authentic community building
15 Minutes Presenters: Christine Haddow & Jackie Brodie, Edinburgh Napier University https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYtfiX8c3hU&t=1208s Take a look back at Christine Haddow & Jackie Brodie's excellent talk about increasing studen retention through increasing their sense of belonging. This talk began by briefly sharing learning from the evaluation of a suite of belonging focused mini-projects implemented at a modern… Continue reading 2022 ALN Conference: Enhancing belonging at university: Exploring authentic community building
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