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#Online Learning

Digital courses, remote learning and learning platforms.

18 discussions found

Where should we draw the line on Group assignments?

A welcoming, professional discussion about group assignments, comparing assessing teamwork as a core skill with grading students mainly on individual contribution and inviting evidence, lived experience and practical recommendations.
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Gap years and immediate progression: Continuing study without interruption or taking time for work, exploration or recovery?

An open, professional discussion about gap years and immediate progression, comparing continuing study without interruption with taking time for work, exploration or recovery and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
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Is it time to rethink Examination pressure?

A welcoming, professional discussion about examination pressure, comparing using major exams to maintain standards with using continuous assessment to reduce high-stakes pressure and inviting evidence, lived experience and practical recommendations.
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Where should we draw the line on degrees and practical skills?

An open, professional discussion about degrees and practical skills, comparing investing in formal qualifications with prioritising practical competence and portfolios and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
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Memorisation and critical thinking: Protecting foundational knowledge or prioritising analysis and problem-solving?

An open, professional discussion about memorisation and critical thinking, comparing protecting foundational knowledge with prioritising analysis and problem-solving and seeking practical, context-sensitive conclusions.
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Online learning versus classroom learning: expanding flexible online study or prioritising face-to-face learning and accountability?

A welcoming, professional discussion about online learning versus classroom learning, comparing expanding flexible online study with prioritising face-to-face learning and accountability and inviting evidence, lived experience and practical recommendations.
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