In the past 10 years, I’ve interviewed 100+ students about their online learning experiences. One thing they say over & over: use the checklist feature in the LMS to list what’s due each week. This is the “fancy” tech they love most. A checkable checklist. #onlineteaching #edtech

So pleased to receive this today - thanks ALT - alt.ac.uk

‘Effective use of video is enhanced when instructors consider three elements: how to manage cognitive load..how to maximize student engagement with the video; and how to promote active learning from the video.’ buff.ly/30BSJgk

also.. 'Video is a powerful tool – but you don’t have to do everything live' - absolutely this.

"Teaching that depends on personal charisma rather than a deep competence in learning design will not translate well into the hybrid learning environment at scale." Yep. wonkhe.com/blogs/the-tran…

"Students want opportunities to have more organic conversations than most structured online discussions allow. Online teachers, ask yourself: Is your discussion question something that will start a conversation?"#onlinelearning buff.ly/32HTpzS

What a wonderful way to decline an invitation to be on a committee... (makes a note)..!

great article - and an often overlooked huge advantage of online learning (if done well) to balance cognitive load

A key Q: "whether it’s possible to rebuild the l&t environment in a way that mobilises the best of f2f and online, and that creates the greatest degree of engagement and inclusion for the largest number of students" wonkhe.com/blogs/educator…

Over summer Durham Centre for Academic Development (DCAD) are exploring the best ways to build inclusive learning communities and are recruiting student co-researchers to work with us. If you're a student at #DurhamUni please think about applying. Please retweet. durham.taleo.net/careersection/… Durham SU Durham University

If we make enough noise, they’ll make a u-turn. That’s what this government does. If you want NHS staff to be properly protected with FFP3 masks, RT 🚨💙

Some fantastic examples of building trust and togetherness of spirit in online learning neatly summarised here: brocansky.com/humanizing/inf… - thanks to Michelle Pacansky-Brock

In QS Top MBA, Dr Joanna Berry shares insights on sustainability and the concepts that need to sit at the heart of every business decision. Joanna also gives more info on our Master of Energy Systems Management with Department of Engineering @ Durham University Durham University Durham Energy Institute. 🔎:topmba.com/mba-programs/w…

Please retweet if you want Labour, LibDems and Greens to cooperate at the next election in order to oust the Tories and introduce PR so that we never again have to endure a Tory Government with an eighty seat majority, secured with only 43% of the popular vote.

If you think every single MP should be pushing the government into action to save lives in the NHS, RT this please. I will follow back everyone who RTs this. Time for us to get connected 💙

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Can I borrow you really quickly?💙 We are about to start building a movement to fight for the NHS. If you support the NHS, could you pls spend 30 seconds following me+RTing this? I’m looking for all the people who are ready to fight back 🤞🤞🤞 Ju Chief Exec of EveryDoctor

Tories out now. RT if you agree #RishiSunak #GeneralElection

Rishi Sunak says we don’t want a General Election. If you disagree with him, RT this💥

I am ashamed our country has arrested and charged Greta Thunberg. RT if you agree.