Professional Development Workshop on Effective Teaching in the Digital Era
UoK launched a three-day Professional Development Programme aimed at strengthening teaching excellence, innovation, and digital pedagogy among its academic staff. The training, facilitated by the Professors Without Borders (PWB)- team, focused on equipping lecturers with modern teaching tools and strategies to enhance learner engagement and instructional effectiveness.
The workshop, themed “Effective Teaching in the Digital Era,” provided hands-on training in:
- Online and blended teaching techniques
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) in teaching and research
- Navigating and optimizing Moodle for course delivery
- Assessment enhancement methods
- Class management and learner engagement
The opening session began with welcoming remarks and programme overview by Director of International Affairs and Partnership, followed by Prof. Ogechi Adeola, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic, who officially opened the workshop.
Facilitators from Professors Without Borders (UK) led the first session on Innovative Online Teaching Techniques, highlighting how technology can be leveraged to create engaging and inclusive virtual classrooms. Participants explored strategies for blended and hybrid learning, the use of multimedia tools for course delivery, and best practices for maintaining student motivation in digital environments.
Professional Development Workshop on Effective Teaching in the Digital Era
The second day of the Faculty Development Programme focused on strengthening the quality of teaching and assessment at the University. The interactive workshop guided academic staff through innovative and practical approaches to evaluating student learning while enhancing classroom engagement.
Key areas of discussion included:
- Designing authentic and competency-based assessments
- Using digital tools for formative and summative evaluation
- Integrating peer and self-assessment to foster collaboration
- Applying feedback strategies for continuous learning improvement
- Ensuring alignment between learning outcomes and assessment methods
The session offered hands-on demonstrations and peer-sharing experiences, empowering faculty members to create learner-centered, outcome-driven assessment strategies.
The final day of the training centred on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies in transforming higher education. Facilitated by the Professors Without Borders (PWB) team, the session provided faculty with actionable insights into leveraging AI for research, teaching, and curriculum innovation.
The workshop explored key themes such as:
- Understanding the role of AI in modern education
- Using AI tools in teaching, scholarly writing, and curriculum design
- Maintaining ethical standards and academic integrity in AI usage
- Navigating Moodle for course delivery, including multimedia integration, assessment setup, and performance tracking
The session concluded with a Q&A discussion and closing remarks by Prof Ogechi, who commended both facilitators and participants for their commitment to advancing teaching excellence and digital innovation at the UoK.
