Contributed by the hive mind of academic twitter, here are HE’s greatest hits from 2020
In a time-poor world, where the articles on our to-read lists keep piling up; here is a neat solution: a list of the top podcasts and blogposts in higher education in 2020. Compiled using the hive mind of academic twitter, this list, #HEgreatesthits2020 puts together some of the key and emerging issues that are being discussed in education circles across the world from surveillance to well-being to pedagogy.
Over 10 days in December, we received nominations from all over the world. The requirements were that it had to be a podcast or blogpost about higher education, published in 2020, and freely accessible. Thanks to all those who contributed and participated – your suggestions and likes have unearthed some real gems!
We have highlighted six nominations – the entry with the most likes and nominations, and five others that have been chosen by the LSE HE Blog editorial team. The full list of nominations appears at the end.
Popular Choice
An online video teach-in on the pernicious pervasiveness of surveillance-based tools in higher education, that doubled as a fundraiser for Ian Linkletter’s defence against Proctorio. At over three hours, it may seem long, but it’s split into six parts – a panel discussion with Maha Bali, Cory Doctorow, Benjamin Doxtdator, Chris Gilliard, sava saheli singh, and Brenna Clarke Gray; followed by interviews with Jesse Stommel and Audrey Watters; and finally, an appearance by Ian Linkletter.
Editor’s Choice
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 3
Part of the CIE podcast series from the University of Liverpool, this episode gets lecturers discussing what teaching prop or pedagogy they would take with them if they were marooned on a deserted island.
Episode 14 – Marion Muliaumaseali’i
In this episode in the Open Classrooms series hosted by RMIT, Marion Muliaumaseali’i discusses the indigenous student journey based on her ethnographic research.
A Story about Becoming a University Teacher
In a post on her blog, Adventures in Academic Development, Nathalie Sheridan uses proverbs and stories to discuss how we develop our academic identities.
The Single Most Essential Requirement in Designing a Fall Online Course
Cathy Davidson dispels common myths about the new normal in higher education during the pandemic in this HASTAC blogpost: “We need to be human first, professor second.
Episode 2: Unwrapping Digital Identity with Sue Beckingham
The Education Burrito’s second episode features Sue Beckingham discussing social and digital identity and its impact on student engagement.
Nominations for #HEGreatestHits2020
Treasure Island Pedagogies: Episode 3
Building Anti-Surveillance Ed-Tech
Ep 14 – Marion Muliaumaseali’i
It’s compassion, not capitulation, to ask less of students amid disruption
A Story about Becoming a University Teacher
The Single Most Essential Requirement in Designing a Fall Online Course
Ep 13: Understanding Wellbeing – Sarah Waite
Ep 11: Dr Jess Wade: Using Wikipedia to champion equality
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Disclaimer: This post is opinion-based and does not reflect the views of the London School of Economics and Political Science or any of its constituent departments and divisions.
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