Panic Not: The Pandemic Pedagogy Handbook

In 2020 History departments suddenly had to think seriously about how to move teaching online. For most, this ‘emergency phase’ was a daunting and challenging time, but for some historians, there was also a sense of cautious excitement.  As a Continue reading Panic Not: The Pandemic Pedagogy Handbook

Pandemic Pedagogy: From Cohorts to Communities

Aimee Merrydew (PhD Candidate and Graduate Teaching Assistant in English Literature, Keele University) Creating a sense of community for students is an integral part of the learning experience; it helps students to gain a sense of belonging and is linked Continue reading Pandemic Pedagogy: From Cohorts to Communities

Pandemic Pedagogy: Building Online Learning Communities

Aimee Merrydew (PhD Candidate and Graduate Teaching Assistant in English Literature, Keele University)  Working collaboratively online is different to face-to-face group work in a physical classroom. Students may not know others on the course or how to work as part Continue reading Pandemic Pedagogy: Building Online Learning Communities

Historians and Archivists in conversation, Twitter chat: Thursday 9 July at 2pm (BST)

History UK and The National Archives have teamed up to co-host a Twitter chat that asks how historians and archivists can work together in a COVID landscape. We invite members of the History and Archives communities to join the discussion. Continue reading Historians and Archivists in conversation, Twitter chat: Thursday 9 July at 2pm (BST)

Should we stop worrying about contact hours?

Kate Cooper (Professor of History, Royal Holloway, University of London) One of the problems worrying wise heads as they think ahead to the autumn involves the instructional quantum formerly known as contact hours. Once we are no longer meeting in Continue reading Should we stop worrying about contact hours?