ColumnI have been in education for more than 45 years. I grew up in a small Lancashire village in the North West of England, and I’m the second eldest of nine siblings and the eldest girl. There is dyslexia and other educational needs in the family but I prefer to call them educational differences.
Success StoriesThe Royal College of Art’s (RCA) Graduate Diploma Art & Design programme prepares students for master’s level study of Art and Design.
Success StoriesRISE is a new online journal and publishing platform created by a team of professionals at the University of Portsmouth (UoP), in the United Kingdom, with the aim to recognize excellence primarily in the research-based work of students and build a greater sense of community.
ColumnSupporting international students in growing their English language and Academic skills is a challenge since we were not sure if they would be able to travel or participate in the programmes. However, transforming the course into an entirely online programme worked out well.
Success StoriesFind out how this Spanish institute of professional studies has adapted to online education through Open LMS EDU. Learn which tools were adopted and some practical recommendations for any institution looking to incorporate eLearning into their curriculum.
Success StoriesItaly In February 2020, as the possibility of a national lockdown in Italy was becoming more evident, ITS-ICT Piedmont Director, Giulio Genti, contacted Learning Solution, an eLearning platform solutions company based in Torino, Italy, and Open LMS Channel Partner, to…
InterviewsAn Interview With Oriol Pujol, University of Barcelona
InfographicsCOVID-19 has accelerated the digital transformation of many sectors, including education. With extended quarantine measures and the temporary closures of schools and universities, educational institutions globally have had to strengthen their digital teaching and learning ecosystems in order to continue…
RoundtablesQuick Take: How has COVID-19 changed the way we teach and assess students? See what education professionals from around the world have to say about how they’ve adapted and what they anticipate for the future.
InfographicsUnited Kingdom For all of us, the last six months (March-August 2020) have been a challenge for our working and home lives. Corporate learning is no exception. We describe the journey we have been on with our clients in three…
Success StoriesUnited Kingdom Since the emergence of COVID-19, many higher education institutions across the globe have been presented with significant challenges. In particular, institutions that had mainly relied on traditional, in-person teaching models have had to quickly pivot and adopt online…
InterviewsQuick take: As businesses continue to face ongoing challenges, finding the right strategy for employee learning and development is crucial. A specialist shares her views on how corporate universities can successfully fulfill this role supported by online learning.
InfographicsQuick Take: Keeping students from dropping out depends on a retention strategy that is based on understanding why they are choosing to leave school in the first place.
Featured countryQuick Take: Looking for a multicultural experience when studying abroad? One of the three Benelux countries might be the right choice for you.
ResearchQuick take: As markets, jobs and activities evolve, new skills become needed. Companies will have to work in collaboration with individuals and education institutions in order to develop these capabilities.
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Cartoon ResearchQuick Take: Do you know about UDL? Universal Design for Learning is an approach to curriculum that gives students equal opportunities to learn and succeed.
Cartoon InterviewsQuick take: Adopting learning analytics strategies may come with some ethical and legal concerns. Educational institutions should be prepared to deal these appropriately.
Featured countryQuick Take: France is known for welcoming international students to their high standard universities and Grandes Écoles. Now, the government is investing more each year in order to continue providing a remarkable educational experience for French students as well.
InfographicsAssessment plays a major role in education, as a student grading and support mechanism, but also in program improvement. All over the world, there are varying perspectives and approaches, and regions are taking action in different forms of assessment, both…
Success StoriesParis, France. When implementing a new LMS, solutions need to be simple but also adaptive and open. That is one of the main challenges Eric Briantais faces as the Pedagogical Innovation Director at Paris-Sud University, where the institution’s context and…
InfographicsQuick Take: Is your institution student-centered? Investing in a student-focused approach can ensure a better educational experience and increase student engagement. Virtual student services, the use of mobile technologies and cognitive solutions are examples of initiatives that extend beyond campus reach
ColumnThe concept of student-centered learning (SCL) goes back to 1968 when massive student protests took place against the elitism of universities demanding them to be open for all society. Political recognition of SCL was gained in 2009 through the Leuven/Louvain-la-Neuve…
Featured countryDespite all of the concerns Brexit has raised for UK’s universities, such as funding issues, the land of hope and glory remains a great choice for students who want to attend some of its most renowned and best-ranked higher education institutions.
Success StoriesQuick Take: Few universities teach their students basic abilities for their future career, such as how to find a job before graduating. Thus, these abilities become purely empirical knowledge.
Success StoriesCopenhaguen, Denmark The decision to adopt a digital platform as a new training method, promises to bring future graduates closer to the career they want. Copenhagen Business Academy is Denmark’s largest business academy. A few months ago, this academic institution…
Success StoriesCoventry, United Kingdom. In today’s globalized world, speaking more than one language has become an important skill for business and in life. More people are learning a different language as a means to travel, effectively communicating with others, and as…
Success StoriesBarcelona, Spain Pompeu Fabra University believes in strong, interactive teaching, and that is why it has partnered with Open LMS, the online platform that will enable it to expand its learning and performance strategies.
InterviewsOur desire at the University is to encourage innovative careers, especially double degrees that cover a broad array of topics and reach superior levels of knowledge compared to those of a single discipline.
Success StoriesLondon, England For over 50 years, The American Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) has been committed to cross-cultural exchange. Under the guidance of founder Sir Cyril Taylor, AIFS operates as a social enterprise based in Stamford, Connecticut. The organization maintains…
Success StoriesLondon, United Kingdom With a history that dates back 130 years, Middlesex University is an educational institution that arose from multiple colleges and training institutions in North London, England coming together. Today, it is a world-class institution with campuses and partnerships that…
