Exploit the asynchronous format of online delivery and recruited world experts in your topic areas to record ‘case studies’ on how concepts covered in your course relate to real-world settings. For example, in my 3rd year zoology course, I recruited leading researchers from across the world to record a lecture on their research and how it is relevant for understanding ourselves, the world

Online forums and discussion boards have a dismal reputation for poor student engagement. If these are used at all, it’s either by a small subset of students or as an administrative app for students to seek clarifications or guidance on assessment tasks. Instead, try combining the power of reflection and peer-engagement in an asynchronous forum activity that encourages your students to present