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  • Digital education reading group

What makes the best human – AI team for learning?

  • by Anna Armstrong
  • Posted on 5 December 20259 December 2025

December’s reading group draws on classic and emerging research to understand how humans and AI can work together to enrich educational practice and explore what makes the best human–AI team for learners.

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  • Innovation

How AI dialogues can support personalised learning at scale

  • by Catia Costa
  • Posted on 1 September 20252 September 2025

We recently explored how AI-powered Socratic dialogues can offer a new, scalable approach to fostering personalised reflection and deeper learner engagement in online education.

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Reading group insights: What works in online learning? Lessons from 100 courses

  • by Anna Armstrong
  • Posted on 1 August 20255 December 2025

Our discussion of a large-scale study on online learning design sparked critical reflections on structure, tutor presence, and what truly supports student success. Key takeaways from July’s reading group.

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Unlocking success: Key features of online pedagogical practices that predict better performance

  • by Anna Armstrong
  • Posted on 15 July 202516 July 2025

Leonard Houx leads July’s reading group, exploring new research that identifies specific online teaching practices that truly support student success.

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Reading group insights: Why playful learning matters – opportunities and challenges

  • by Anna Armstrong
  • Posted on 2 July 20251 August 2025

How can games and play enrich engagement and identity in higher education? Key takeaways from June’s reading group.

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Start gaming or the world will be destroyed* 

  • by Tim Hall
  • Posted on 28 May 202529 May 2025

This June, our Reading Group returns to playful learning. From game-based design to joyful nonsense, we’ll explore how a playful mindset can bring curiosity, connection, and care into online education.

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Reading group insights: How AI is reshaping thinking, learning and ourselves

  • by Anna Armstrong
  • Posted on 14 May 202514 May 2025

Are today’s digital tools just helping us survive, or are they changing what it means to be human? Key takeaways from April’s reading group.

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Mastering the lightboard: Transforming complex ideas into clear, visual lessons

  • by Anna Armstrong
  • Posted on 9 April 20259 April 2025

Using a lightboard can transform video lectures. This practical guide shares expert tips from academics and videographers to help you plan, present, and engage with confidence.

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  • Digital education reading group

Clicks, Comments, and Conversations: What Drives Meaningful Engagement?

  • by Anna Armstrong
  • Posted on 19 November 202420 November 2024

We’re discussing the impact of tools such as ‘Like’ buttons on learner interaction, alongside broader questions about measuring and fostering meaningful engagement.

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Playful learning

  • by Anna Armstrong
  • Posted on 1 December 202121 May 2025

Join us to explore how playful learning can spark creativity, connection, and curiosity in digital education. From festive games to game-based pedagogy, it’s a light-hearted end to the year with serious ideas behind it.

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