Assessment Design and Canvas

This 90 minute workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building an assessment in Canvas. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Rubrics and Canvas (with AI Rubrics Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will cover developing your assessment rubrics and implimenting in Canvas so that you can take full advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an USyd AI Rubric assistant!

Group Work in Canvas (with AI agent coach for students)

This 90-minute workshop focuses on developing scaffolded group assignments using Canvas. The workshop will cover the rationale for group work, a brief overview of options to scaffold group assignments to produce meaningful and productive collaborative learning. We will provide some basic technical help to set up Canvas for these purposes to support efficient administration of group work. We will also demonstrate an AI Group Work Coach that you can incorporate in your group assessment. 

Assessment Design and Canvas

This 90 minute workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building an assessment in Canvas. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Rubrics and Canvas (with AI Rubrics Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will cover developing your assessment rubrics and implimenting in Canvas so that you can take full advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an USyd AI Rubric assistant!

Group Work in Canvas (with AI agent coach for students)

This 90-minute workshop focuses on developing scaffolded group assignments using Canvas. The workshop will cover the rationale for group work, a brief overview of options to scaffold group assignments to produce meaningful and productive collaborative learning. We will provide some basic technical help to set up Canvas for these purposes to support efficient administration of group work. We will also demonstrate an AI Group Work Coach that you can incorporate in your group assessment. 

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

Assessment Design and Canvas

This 90 minute workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building an assessment in Canvas. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Rubrics and Canvas (with AI Rubrics Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will cover developing your assessment rubrics and implimenting in Canvas so that you can take full advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an USyd AI Rubric assistant!

Group Work in Canvas (with AI agent coach for students)

This 90-minute workshop focuses on developing scaffolded group assignments using Canvas. The workshop will cover the rationale for group work, a brief overview of options to scaffold group assignments to produce meaningful and productive collaborative learning. We will provide some basic technical help to set up Canvas for these purposes to support efficient administration of group work. We will also demonstrate an AI Group Work Coach that you can incorporate in your group assessment. 

MPLF M17 - Designers' Community of Practice - Connections

Designers' Community of Practice - Connections is a community of practice for educational designers, educational support officers, and anyone interested in advancing learning design at the University. 

In this two-hour session, colleagues from across the University (please click through for more about our speakers) showcase their recent projects.

MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 01 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to explore factors that shape how students learn, and to think about how we might best facilitate this. The module covers a few key principles of learning drawn from the learning sciences and explores how these principles impact student learning. You'll then examine how these learning principles can be applied in the classroom and reflect on how your own experiences as a learner can help to better understand the principles and the perspectives of your students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

This 2-hour session is part of Module 03 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

Inclusive teaching is about designing learning experiences that cater for all students, regardless of factors such ethnic background, social status, or gender. In this module, we will discuss the importance of inclusive teaching and some of the challenges we face as instructors when teaching the diverse student populations that make up our classes. We will cover examples of teaching practices and language that can isolate particular student populations and consider strategies we can use to avoid these practices in our own teaching context.

For full module details visit: MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M08 - Engaging students in lectures and large classes

This 2-hour session is part of Module 08 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be run on Gadi (Camperdown/Darlington) campus, room to be confirmed.

In this module, you will investigate effective ways to construct your lectures, with a specific focus on how to design and incorporate active learning into your classroom. You will also explore how you can harness theories from the learning sciences to best facilitate the learning of your students in your context. You will even get a chance to put what you learn into practice by hacking some real lectures, transforming them into what you see as ideal learning experiences for your students.

For full module details visit: MPLF M08 - Engaging students in lectures and large classes

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning (for unit coordinators)

This 2-hour session is part of Module 05 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom. The aim of this module is to strengthen our approaches to understanding assessments and providing feedback to students. This version of M05 has been specifically designed for unit coordinators, lecturers, educational designers and anyone involved in the design and implementation of assessment and feedback for units of study. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M06 - Supporting student cohorts and teaching teams

This 2-hour session is part of Module 06 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The dual aims of this module are to develop your abilities to (i) support student cohorts (including larger cohorts, and those in transition to university study) and (ii) tutors, sessional staff, and other staff working with you.  We will cover a range of tools and resources that can help with understanding and supporting your cohort of learners, and plan achievable changes that can be made to improve their learning experience. We will also discuss key principles for supporting and managing staff, and consider how we can better communicate with and grow our teams. This module is useful for any unit coordinator, and particularly first year coordinators.

For full module details visit: MPLF M06 - Supporting student cohorts and teaching teams

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M10 Enhancing group work

This 2-hour session is part of Module 10 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

Groups can provide a place where subject material can be fully engaged with, processed and integrated into the learner's pre-existing conception of reality. Personal responsibility to fellow students can be a motivating factor in actually getting to grips with the subject. Group-work is often an extremely effective method of achieving this deep approach. The reverse, however, can also be true: if the group dynamics cause members to withdraw and choose survival and a quick way out of conflict this in turn can encourage a surface approach to learning.

For full module details visit: MPLF M10 - Enhancing group work

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M20 - Supporting diverse experiences in learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 20 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to equip educators with the skills to support learners to interact, collaborate and learn despite differences in cultural backgrounds, beliefs, ideologies, and opinions. This module will explore ways to build cultural awareness among teaching staff and students and examine how to ensure cultural differences become a source of richness in the classroom. You’ll explore case studies involving difficult conversations and plan for how to approach similar situations in your own learning and teaching context to transform them into important learning moments.

For full module details visit: MPLF M20 - Supporting diverse experiences in learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M14 - Online tools for interactive and collaborative learning

This 2-hour session is part of Module 14 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

This module aims to help you effectively seek out appropriate technology-based solutions to specific teaching and learning issues and apply them effectively in your context. You will explore how taking a considered approach to integrating online tools into your teaching and learning context lets you 1) draw on the capabilities that online tools can offer, 2) increase your chances of success and 3) build more opportunities for interactive and collaborative learning experiences into your teaching.

For full module details visit: M14 - Online tools for interactive and collaborative learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 01 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to explore factors that shape how students learn, and to think about how we might best facilitate this. The module covers a few key principles of learning drawn from the learning sciences and explores how these principles impact student learning. You'll then examine how these learning principles can be applied in the classroom and reflect on how your own experiences as a learner can help to better understand the principles and the perspectives of your students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

This 2-hour session is part of Module 03 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

Inclusive teaching is about designing learning experiences that cater for all students, regardless of factors such ethnic background, social status, or gender. In this module, we will discuss the importance of inclusive teaching and some of the challenges we face as instructors when teaching the diverse student populations that make up our classes. We will cover examples of teaching practices and language that can isolate particular student populations and consider strategies we can use to avoid these practices in our own teaching context.

For full module details visit: MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M09 - Engaging students in small classes

This 2-hour session is part of Module 09 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered in person on Gadi (Camperdown/Darlington) campus - location to be confirmed.

In this practical and hands-on module, we'll look at the characteristics of an effective small class and run through practical approaches to encourage discussion, critical thought, and student engagement. A must for anyone teaching in tutorials, seminars, and other small-class environments.

For full module details visit: MPLF M09 - Engaging students in small classes

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M11 - Microteaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 11 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered on Camperdown campus (room location will be communicated to registrants via emails). 

"Microteaching" is a teaching session conducted in a short period of time. The aim of the microteaching module is to give you an opportunity to try some new and different ways of teaching and receive feedback in a supportive environment. During the module you get the chance to deliver your own microteaching activity, as well as receive formative (constructive) feedback to help you improve your future teaching.

For full module details visit: M11 - Microteaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning (for tutors)

This 2-hour session is part of Module 05 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom. The aim of this module is to strengthen our approaches to understanding assessments and providing feedback to students. This version of M05 has been specifically designed for tutors, demonstrators, and anyone involved in marking and providing feedback on student work. We will look at how and why we assess and give feedback to students, practice marking and giving feedback with rubrics, and explore what makes feedback most effective for students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M16 - Research and ethics in evidence-based learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 16 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to upskill staff in performing 'scholarship of teaching and learning' (SoTL), which involves systematic inquiry into the processes and outcomes of student learning in order to make these public and further improve teaching practices. We will discuss the ins and outs and practical techniques for 'doing research' on your own students and your own learning and teaching, as well as approaches to human ethics approvals..

For full module details visit: M16 - Research and ethics in evidence-based learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M17 - Designers' Community of Practice - Connections

Designers' Community of Practice - Connections is a community of practice for educational designers, educational support officers, and anyone interested in advancing learning design at the University. 

In this two-hour session, colleagues from across the University (please click through for more about our speakers) showcase their recent projects.

MPLF M17 - Designers' Community of Practice - Connections

Designers' Community of Practice - Connections is a community of practice for educational designers, educational support officers, and anyone interested in advancing learning design at the University. 

In this two-hour session, colleagues from across the University (please click through for more about our speakers) showcase their recent projects.

SEFP - Introductions to fellowship and transition to PSF 2023

Staff are supported to work through a process to identify the appropriate category of fellowship, and to start mapping their practice, experience and professional development (as well as any ‘gaps’ that need to be addressed) to the Professional Standards Framework 2023 (PSF 2023) at the appropriate descriptor.

SEFP - Introductions to fellowship and transition to PSF 2023

Staff are supported to work through a process to identify the appropriate category of fellowship, and to start mapping their practice, experience and professional development (as well as any ‘gaps’ that need to be addressed) to the Professional Standards Framework 2023 (PSF 2023) at the appropriate descriptor.

SEFP - Introductions to fellowship and transition to PSF 2023

Staff are supported to work through a process to identify the appropriate category of fellowship, and to start mapping their practice, experience and professional development (as well as any ‘gaps’ that need to be addressed) to the Professional Standards Framework 2023 (PSF 2023) at the appropriate descriptor.

SEFP D1 and D2 - Writing for Associate Fellowship and Fellowship PSF 2023

This workshop provides two hours of structured time for applicants submitting for AFHEA or FHEA recognition to work on their written application while asking questions on aspects related to writing, submission or assessment process.

SEFP D3 - Writing for Senior Fellowship PSF 2023

This workshop provides two hours of structured time for applicants submitting for SFHEA recognition to work on their written application while asking questions on aspects related to writing, submission or assessment process.

SEFP D1 and D2 - Writing for Associate Fellowship and Fellowship PSF 2023

This workshop provides two hours of structured time for applicants submitting for AFHEA or FHEA recognition to work on their written application while asking questions on aspects related to writing, submission or assessment process.

SEFP D3 - Writing for Senior Fellowship PSF 2023

This workshop provides two hours of structured time for applicants submitting for SFHEA recognition to work on their written application while asking questions on aspects related to writing, submission or assessment process.

Rubrics and Canvas (with AI Rubrics Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will cover developing your assessment rubrics and implimenting in Canvas so that you can take full advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an USyd AI Rubric assistant!

Group Work in Canvas (with AI agent coach for students)

This 90-minute workshop focuses on developing scaffolded group assignments using Canvas. The workshop will cover the rationale for group work, a brief overview of options to scaffold group assignments to produce meaningful and productive collaborative learning. We will provide some basic technical help to set up Canvas for these purposes to support efficient administration of group work. We will also demonstrate an AI Group Work Coach that you can incorporate in your group assessment. 

Rubrics and Canvas (with AI Rubrics Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will cover developing your assessment rubrics and implimenting in Canvas so that you can take full advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an USyd AI Rubric assistant!

Group Work in Canvas (with AI agent coach for students)

This 90-minute workshop focuses on developing scaffolded group assignments using Canvas. The workshop will cover the rationale for group work, a brief overview of options to scaffold group assignments to produce meaningful and productive collaborative learning. We will provide some basic technical help to set up Canvas for these purposes to support efficient administration of group work. We will also demonstrate an AI Group Work Coach that you can incorporate in your group assessment. 

[FULLY BOOKED] Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

Rubrics and Canvas (with AI Rubrics Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will cover developing your assessment rubrics and implimenting in Canvas so that you can take full advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an USyd AI Rubric assistant!

Group Work in Canvas (with AI agent coach for students)

This 90-minute workshop focuses on developing scaffolded group assignments using Canvas. The workshop will cover the rationale for group work, a brief overview of options to scaffold group assignments to produce meaningful and productive collaborative learning. We will provide some basic technical help to set up Canvas for these purposes to support efficient administration of group work. We will also demonstrate an AI Group Work Coach that you can incorporate in your group assessment. 

Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

Assessment Design and Canvas

This 90 minute workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building an assessment in Canvas. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Interactive Oral Assessments

The workshop explores practical applications of Interactive Oral Assessments in your teaching practice. These assessments provide an alternative secure approach to traditional examination methods by facilitating authentic, professional conversations that align with disciplinary practice, real-world contexts, and specific learning outcomes.

MCQs for Quizzes and Early Feedback Task (AI MCQ assistant)

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and revision plus guidelines for writing quality MCQs. We will also discuss the purpose of the Early Feedback Task before we jump into using the AI MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area and topics.

Assessment Design and Canvas

This 90 minute workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building an assessment in Canvas. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

MCQs for Quizzes and Early Feedback Task (AI MCQ assistant)

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and revision plus guidelines for writing quality MCQs. We will also discuss the purpose of the Early Feedback Task before we jump into using the AI MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area and topics.

Interactive Oral Assessments

The workshop explores practical applications of Interactive Oral Assessments in your teaching practice. These assessments provide an alternative secure approach to traditional examination methods by facilitating authentic, professional conversations that align with disciplinary practice, real-world contexts, and specific learning outcomes.

MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning (for unit coordinators)

This 2-hour session is part of Module 05 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom. The aim of this module is to strengthen our approaches to understanding assessments and providing feedback to students. This version of M05 has been specifically designed for unit coordinators, lecturers, educational designers and anyone involved in the design and implementation of assessment and feedback for units of study. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Assessment Design and Canvas

This 90 minute workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building an assessment in Canvas. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

MCQs for Quizzes and Early Feedback Task (AI MCQ assistant)

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and revision plus guidelines for writing quality MCQs. We will also discuss the purpose of the Early Feedback Task before we jump into using the AI MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area and topics.

MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning (for tutors)

This 2-hour session is part of Module 05 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom. The aim of this module is to strengthen our approaches to understanding assessments and providing feedback to students. This version of M05 has been specifically designed for tutors, demonstrators, and anyone involved in marking and providing feedback on student work. We will look at how and why we assess and give feedback to students, practice marking and giving feedback with rubrics, and explore what makes feedback most effective for students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Introduction to H5P

Getting started with H5P

This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom. 

MCQs for Quizzes and Early Feedback Task (AI MCQ assistant)

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and revision plus guidelines for writing quality MCQs. We will also discuss the purpose of the Early Feedback Task before we jump into using the AI MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area and topics.

MCQs for Quizzes and Early Feedback Task (AI MCQ assistant)

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and revision plus guidelines for writing quality MCQs. We will also discuss the purpose of the Early Feedback Task before we jump into using the AI MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area and topics.

MCQs for Quizzes and Early Feedback Task (AI MCQ assistant)

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and revision plus guidelines for writing quality MCQs. We will also discuss the purpose of the Early Feedback Task before we jump into using the AI MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area and topics.

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Join us for a 70-minute workshop (with additional 20 minutes Q&A) where we explore the CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Join us for a 70-minute workshop (with additional 20 minutes Q&A) where we explore the CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Join us for a 70-minute workshop (with additional 20 minutes Q&A) where we explore the CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Join us for a 70-minute workshop (with additional 20 minutes Q&A) where we explore the CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who support academic staff with the Faculty admin role in SEAMS.

MPLF M17 - Designers' Community of Practice - Connections

Designers' Community of Practice - Connections is a community of practice for educational designers, educational support officers, and anyone interested in advancing learning design at the University. 

In this two-hour session, colleagues from across the University (please click through for more about our speakers) showcase their recent projects.

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who support academic staff with the Faculty admin role in SEAMS.

Assessment Design and Canvas

This 90 minute workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building an assessment in Canvas. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Rubrics and Canvas (with AI Rubrics Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will cover developing your assessment rubrics and implimenting in Canvas so that you can take full advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an USyd AI Rubric assistant!

Interactive Oral Assessments

The workshop explores practical applications of Interactive Oral Assessments in your teaching practice. These assessments provide an alternative secure approach to traditional examination methods by facilitating authentic, professional conversations that align with disciplinary practice, real-world contexts, and specific learning outcomes.

MCQs for Quizzes and Early Feedback Task (AI MCQ assistant)

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and revision plus guidelines for writing quality MCQs. We will also discuss the purpose of the Early Feedback Task before we jump into using the AI MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area and topics.

Group Work in Canvas (with AI agent coach for students)

This 90-minute workshop focuses on developing scaffolded group assignments using Canvas. The workshop will cover the rationale for group work, a brief overview of options to scaffold group assignments to produce meaningful and productive collaborative learning. We will provide some basic technical help to set up Canvas for these purposes to support efficient administration of group work. We will also demonstrate an AI Group Work Coach that you can incorporate in your group assessment. 

Assessment Design and Canvas

This 90 minute workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building an assessment in Canvas. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

MCQs for Quizzes and Early Feedback Task (AI MCQ assistant)

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and revision plus guidelines for writing quality MCQs. We will also discuss the purpose of the Early Feedback Task before we jump into using the AI MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area and topics.

AI 101 Demystifying Gen-AI for Educators

Turn AI anxiety to classroom clarity: join our 60-minute tailored workshop where we'll use pre-session polls to focus on what matters to you–bring along your questions and concerns, invite a buddy and leave with practical resources you can use tomorrow. 

Rubrics and Canvas (with AI Rubrics Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will cover developing your assessment rubrics and implimenting in Canvas so that you can take full advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an USyd AI Rubric assistant!

Group Work in Canvas (with AI agent coach for students)

This 90-minute workshop focuses on developing scaffolded group assignments using Canvas. The workshop will cover the rationale for group work, a brief overview of options to scaffold group assignments to produce meaningful and productive collaborative learning. We will provide some basic technical help to set up Canvas for these purposes to support efficient administration of group work. We will also demonstrate an AI Group Work Coach that you can incorporate in your group assessment. 

Interactive Oral Assessments

The workshop explores practical applications of Interactive Oral Assessments in your teaching practice. These assessments provide an alternative secure approach to traditional examination methods by facilitating authentic, professional conversations that align with disciplinary practice, real-world contexts, and specific learning outcomes.

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 01 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to explore factors that shape how students learn, and to think about how we might best facilitate this. The module covers a few key principles of learning drawn from the learning sciences and explores how these principles impact student learning. You'll then examine how these learning principles can be applied in the classroom and reflect on how your own experiences as a learner can help to better understand the principles and the perspectives of your students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

This 2-hour session is part of Module 03 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

Inclusive teaching is about designing learning experiences that cater for all students, regardless of factors such ethnic background, social status, or gender. In this module, we will discuss the importance of inclusive teaching and some of the challenges we face as instructors when teaching the diverse student populations that make up our classes. We will cover examples of teaching practices and language that can isolate particular student populations and consider strategies we can use to avoid these practices in our own teaching context.

For full module details visit: MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M08 - Engaging students in lectures and large classes

This 2-hour session is part of Module 08 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be run on Gadi (Camperdown/Darlington) campus, room to be confirmed.

In this module, you will investigate effective ways to construct your lectures, with a specific focus on how to design and incorporate active learning into your classroom. You will also explore how you can harness theories from the learning sciences to best facilitate the learning of your students in your context. You will even get a chance to put what you learn into practice by hacking some real lectures, transforming them into what you see as ideal learning experiences for your students.

For full module details visit: MPLF M08 - Engaging students in lectures and large classes

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning (for unit coordinators)

This 2-hour session is part of Module 05 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom. The aim of this module is to strengthen our approaches to understanding assessments and providing feedback to students. This version of M05 has been specifically designed for unit coordinators, lecturers, educational designers and anyone involved in the design and implementation of assessment and feedback for units of study. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

AI 101 Demystifying Gen-AI for Educators

Turn AI anxiety to classroom clarity: join our 60-minute tailored workshop where we'll use pre-session polls to focus on what matters to you–bring along your questions and concerns, invite a buddy and leave with practical resources you can use tomorrow. 

2025 Sydney Teaching Symposium

This popular event highlights approaches to teaching and assessment developed by colleagues across the University which are practical, transferable, and student-centred. 

MPLF M06 - Supporting student cohorts and teaching teams

This 2-hour session is part of Module 06 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The dual aims of this module are to develop your abilities to (i) support student cohorts (including larger cohorts, and those in transition to university study) and (ii) tutors, sessional staff, and other staff working with you.  We will cover a range of tools and resources that can help with understanding and supporting your cohort of learners, and plan achievable changes that can be made to improve their learning experience. We will also discuss key principles for supporting and managing staff, and consider how we can better communicate with and grow our teams. This module is useful for any unit coordinator, and particularly first year coordinators.

For full module details visit: MPLF M06 - Supporting student cohorts and teaching teams

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

[FULLY BOOKED] Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

MPLF M10 Enhancing group work

This 2-hour session is part of Module 10 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

Groups can provide a place where subject material can be fully engaged with, processed and integrated into the learner's pre-existing conception of reality. Personal responsibility to fellow students can be a motivating factor in actually getting to grips with the subject. Group-work is often an extremely effective method of achieving this deep approach. The reverse, however, can also be true: if the group dynamics cause members to withdraw and choose survival and a quick way out of conflict this in turn can encourage a surface approach to learning.

For full module details visit: MPLF M10 - Enhancing group work

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M20 - Supporting diverse experiences in learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 20 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to equip educators with the skills to support learners to interact, collaborate and learn despite differences in cultural backgrounds, beliefs, ideologies, and opinions. This module will explore ways to build cultural awareness among teaching staff and students and examine how to ensure cultural differences become a source of richness in the classroom. You’ll explore case studies involving difficult conversations and plan for how to approach similar situations in your own learning and teaching context to transform them into important learning moments.

For full module details visit: MPLF M20 - Supporting diverse experiences in learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M14 - Online tools for interactive and collaborative learning

This 2-hour session is part of Module 14 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

This module aims to help you effectively seek out appropriate technology-based solutions to specific teaching and learning issues and apply them effectively in your context. You will explore how taking a considered approach to integrating online tools into your teaching and learning context lets you 1) draw on the capabilities that online tools can offer, 2) increase your chances of success and 3) build more opportunities for interactive and collaborative learning experiences into your teaching.

For full module details visit: M14 - Online tools for interactive and collaborative learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Assessment Design and Canvas

This 90 minute workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building an assessment in Canvas. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Rubrics and Canvas (with AI Rubrics Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will cover developing your assessment rubrics and implimenting in Canvas so that you can take full advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an USyd AI Rubric assistant!

MCQs for Quizzes and Early Feedback Task (AI MCQ assistant)

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and revision plus guidelines for writing quality MCQs. We will also discuss the purpose of the Early Feedback Task before we jump into using the AI MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area and topics.

AI 101 Demystifying Gen-AI for Educators

Turn AI anxiety to classroom clarity: join our 60-minute tailored workshop where we'll use pre-session polls to focus on what matters to you–bring along your questions and concerns, invite a buddy and leave with practical resources you can use tomorrow. 

SEFP - Introductions to fellowship and transition to PSF 2023

Staff are supported to work through a process to identify the appropriate category of fellowship, and to start mapping their practice, experience and professional development (as well as any ‘gaps’ that need to be addressed) to the Professional Standards Framework 2023 (PSF 2023) at the appropriate descriptor.

Group Work in Canvas (with AI agent coach for students)

This 90-minute workshop focuses on developing scaffolded group assignments using Canvas. The workshop will cover the rationale for group work, a brief overview of options to scaffold group assignments to produce meaningful and productive collaborative learning. We will provide some basic technical help to set up Canvas for these purposes to support efficient administration of group work. We will also demonstrate an AI Group Work Coach that you can incorporate in your group assessment. 

Introduction to H5P

Getting started with H5P

This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom. 

MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 01 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to explore factors that shape how students learn, and to think about how we might best facilitate this. The module covers a few key principles of learning drawn from the learning sciences and explores how these principles impact student learning. You'll then examine how these learning principles can be applied in the classroom and reflect on how your own experiences as a learner can help to better understand the principles and the perspectives of your students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

SEFP - Introductions to fellowship and transition to PSF 2023

Staff are supported to work through a process to identify the appropriate category of fellowship, and to start mapping their practice, experience and professional development (as well as any ‘gaps’ that need to be addressed) to the Professional Standards Framework 2023 (PSF 2023) at the appropriate descriptor.

MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

This 2-hour session is part of Module 03 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

Inclusive teaching is about designing learning experiences that cater for all students, regardless of factors such ethnic background, social status, or gender. In this module, we will discuss the importance of inclusive teaching and some of the challenges we face as instructors when teaching the diverse student populations that make up our classes. We will cover examples of teaching practices and language that can isolate particular student populations and consider strategies we can use to avoid these practices in our own teaching context.

For full module details visit: MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M09 - Engaging students in small classes

This 2-hour session is part of Module 09 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered in person on Gadi (Camperdown/Darlington) campus - location to be confirmed.

In this practical and hands-on module, we'll look at the characteristics of an effective small class and run through practical approaches to encourage discussion, critical thought, and student engagement. A must for anyone teaching in tutorials, seminars, and other small-class environments.

For full module details visit: MPLF M09 - Engaging students in small classes

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M11 - Microteaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 11 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered on Camperdown campus (room location will be communicated to registrants via emails). 

"Microteaching" is a teaching session conducted in a short period of time. The aim of the microteaching module is to give you an opportunity to try some new and different ways of teaching and receive feedback in a supportive environment. During the module you get the chance to deliver your own microteaching activity, as well as receive formative (constructive) feedback to help you improve your future teaching.

For full module details visit: M11 - Microteaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

AI 101 Demystifying Gen-AI for Educators

Turn AI anxiety to classroom clarity: join our 60-minute tailored workshop where we'll use pre-session polls to focus on what matters to you–bring along your questions and concerns, invite a buddy and leave with practical resources you can use tomorrow. 

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Join us for a 70-minute workshop (with additional 20 minutes Q&A) where we explore the CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

SEFP - Introductions to fellowship and transition to PSF 2023

Staff are supported to work through a process to identify the appropriate category of fellowship, and to start mapping their practice, experience and professional development (as well as any ‘gaps’ that need to be addressed) to the Professional Standards Framework 2023 (PSF 2023) at the appropriate descriptor.

Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

AI 101 Demystifying Gen-AI for Educators

Turn AI anxiety to classroom clarity: join our 60-minute tailored workshop where we'll use pre-session polls to focus on what matters to you–bring along your questions and concerns, invite a buddy and leave with practical resources you can use tomorrow. 

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning (for tutors)

This 2-hour session is part of Module 05 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom. The aim of this module is to strengthen our approaches to understanding assessments and providing feedback to students. This version of M05 has been specifically designed for tutors, demonstrators, and anyone involved in marking and providing feedback on student work. We will look at how and why we assess and give feedback to students, practice marking and giving feedback with rubrics, and explore what makes feedback most effective for students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

MPLF M16 - Research and ethics in evidence-based learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 16 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to upskill staff in performing 'scholarship of teaching and learning' (SoTL), which involves systematic inquiry into the processes and outcomes of student learning in order to make these public and further improve teaching practices. We will discuss the ins and outs and practical techniques for 'doing research' on your own students and your own learning and teaching, as well as approaches to human ethics approvals..

For full module details visit: M16 - Research and ethics in evidence-based learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

AI 101 Demystifying Gen-AI for Educators

Turn AI anxiety to classroom clarity: join our 60-minute tailored workshop where we'll use pre-session polls to focus on what matters to you–bring along your questions and concerns, invite a buddy and leave with practical resources you can use tomorrow. 

Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

SEFP D1 and D2 - Writing for Associate Fellowship and Fellowship PSF 2023

This workshop provides two hours of structured time for applicants submitting for AFHEA or FHEA recognition to work on their written application while asking questions on aspects related to writing, submission or assessment process.

SEFP D3 - Writing for Senior Fellowship PSF 2023

This workshop provides two hours of structured time for applicants submitting for SFHEA recognition to work on their written application while asking questions on aspects related to writing, submission or assessment process.

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Join us for a 70-minute workshop (with additional 20 minutes Q&A) where we explore the CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

MPLF M17 - Designers' Community of Practice - Connections

Designers' Community of Practice - Connections is a community of practice for educational designers, educational support officers, and anyone interested in advancing learning design at the University. 

In this two-hour session, colleagues from across the University (please click through for more about our speakers) showcase their recent projects.

SEFP D1 and D2 - Writing for Associate Fellowship and Fellowship PSF 2023

This workshop provides two hours of structured time for applicants submitting for AFHEA or FHEA recognition to work on their written application while asking questions on aspects related to writing, submission or assessment process.

AI 101 Demystifying Gen-AI for Educators

Turn AI anxiety to classroom clarity: join our 60-minute tailored workshop where we'll use pre-session polls to focus on what matters to you–bring along your questions and concerns, invite a buddy and leave with practical resources you can use tomorrow. 

SEFP D3 - Writing for Senior Fellowship PSF 2023

This workshop provides two hours of structured time for applicants submitting for SFHEA recognition to work on their written application while asking questions on aspects related to writing, submission or assessment process.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

MPLF M17 - Designers' Community of Practice - Connections

Designers' Community of Practice - Connections is a community of practice for educational designers, educational support officers, and anyone interested in advancing learning design at the University. 

In this two-hour session, colleagues from across the University (please click through for more about our speakers) showcase their recent projects.

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Join us for a 70-minute workshop (with additional 20 minutes Q&A) where we explore the CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.

Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)

Join us for a 70-minute workshop (with additional 20 minutes Q&A) where we explore the CAST Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework.