Practice Note 2: Useful Learning Outcomes
This Practice Note addresses why learning outcomes in higher education are often ignored and how educators can transform them into […]
May 2026
The case for personas: designing for students, not content
The article emphasizes the importance of developing student personas in learning design, arguing against generic archetypes. It advocates for tailored course creation that accommodates diverse student capabilities. This proactive approach enhances inclusion, reduces structural friction, and improves efficiency, ultimately benefiting institutions while contradicting the notion that personas reinforce biases.
New Practice Notes for Teaching Practitioners
I’m delighted to announce the launch today of a series of weekly Practice Notes for learning and teaching faculty, lecturers,
Is your institution stuck diagnosing the AI problem without a clear roadmap for action?
The article emphasizes the urgent need for academic leaders to address curriculum inertia in the age of AI. It presents a 12-month action plan for Deputy and Pro Vice-Chancellors that includes naming outdated curricula as a key challenge, conducting thorough audits, and implementing rapid reform pathways.
Is your university’s governance architecture actively blocking your AI curriculum strategy?
The piece discusses how traditional academic governance is failing to adapt to the rapid impact of AI on curricula. It identifies three primary failures: slow review cycles, unclear ownership of AI initiatives, and a focus on compliance rather than transformation. Senior leadership must lead changes to effectively respond to these challenges.
Are we mistaking activity for strategy when it comes to AI in higher education?
Senior leadership discussions on AI often overlook the critical issue of curriculum inertia in higher education. As the labor market demands AI fluency, many graduates feel unprepared. Institutions risk falling behind in graduate employability, student retention, and reputation unless they adapt their degree programs swiftly to meet these changes.