Category: Student Engagement

Why virtual reality has failed to revolutionise university teaching

Posted by Martin | Monday, 7 July 2025 | Creativity in Education, Future of Education, Innovative Learning, Learning Technologies, Student Engagement | 0 |

“Imagine walking through the ruins of Pompeii without leaving your desk or simulating...

The imperative of designing for inclusive and accessible learning

Posted by Martin | Thursday, 8 May 2025 | Creativity in Education, Educational Philosophy, Empathy and Perspective, Future of Education, Student Engagement, Teaching and Learning Strategies | 0 |

As an experienced learning technologist working within a UK university, I’ve viewed first-hand the...

Why inspiring active learning is important in education

Posted by Martin | Tuesday, 18 February 2025 | Creativity in Education, Critical Thinking, Educational Philosophy, Empathy and Perspective, Future of Education, Innovative Learning, Learning Technologies, Student Engagement, Teaching and Learning Strategies | 0 |

As a learning technologist working at a UK university, I have come to appreciate that the most...

Why imagination is more important than knowledge

Posted by Martin | Wednesday, 1 January 2025 | Creativity in Education, Critical Thinking, Educational Philosophy, Empathy and Perspective, Future of Education, Innovative Learning, Learning Technologies, STEM and Imagination, Student Engagement, Teaching and Learning Strategies | 0 |

My favourite quote, used on this website, is by Albert Einstein in 1929 when he said… “Imagination...

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