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Building a learning simulation with generative AI: process and pedagogy

  • by Catherine Luck
  • Posted on 7 September 20267 September 2026

A learning designer shares how generative AI helped turn an idea for a financial management simulation into a working learning experience, and why learning design expertise remained essential throughout the process.

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  • Digital education reading group

Why are we still using discussion forums?

  • by Jonathon Thomas
  • Posted on 8 July 20268 July 2026

In this month’s reading group we ask – As AI transforms online learning, which discussion forums still serve a meaningful educational purpose and which have outlived their usefulness?

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Authentic assessment in a modular world: designing for microcredentials

  • by Kirsty Branch
  • Posted on 30 April 202630 April 2026

Designing assessment for our microcredentials had been a challenge! Here we share practical approaches to creating on-demandc, scalable assessment that supports both academic rigour and real-world relevance.

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Embedding employability: Linking learning to real-world skills

  • by Laura Brammar
  • Posted on 13 April 202613 April 2026

Designing employability into microcredentials requires more than good intentions. This post explores how we’ve created a scalable, personalised approach that helps learners recognise, develop and articulate real-world skills.

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Evidence-led course design: strengthening persistence in MOOCs

  • by kseniiavladimirova
  • Posted on 20 March 202620 March 2026

Drawing on learner data and practical use of AI tools, we share how redesigning our MOOCs improved engagement, persistence and course completion.

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Educational transformation in action: from degree modules to microcredentials

  • by Jonathon Thomas
  • Posted on 18 March 202618 March 2026

How do you turn traditional degree modules into flexible, self-paced microcredentials? This post explores the design choices behind making lifelong learning work in practice.

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  • Microcredentials

Microcredentials: designing lifelong learning at scale

  • by sambrenton
  • Posted on 2 March 202618 March 2026

How do you design lifelong learning at scale? This post explores how stackable credit, flexible student journeys, digital infrastructure and a federal model combine to turn microcredentials from policy aspiration into institutional practice.

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Microcredentials: reimagining higher education for lifelong learners

  • by sambrenton
  • Posted on 23 February 202611 March 2026

With lifelong learning back on the policy agenda, we are introducing stackable microcredentials designed for flexible access, low-friction entry, supportive assessment and credit accumulation across working lives.

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  • Digital education reading group

Reading group insights: Rethinking the Community of Inquiry in contemporary digital education

  • by Anna Armstrong
  • Posted on 12 January 202626 January 2026

A lively critical discussion on the Community of Inquiry framework prompted fresh questions about presence, participation, and what community really means in digital learning. Key insights from November’s reading group.

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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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