Workshops, Events and Registration
Effective teaching through Canvas
Use Canvas to engage students and teach efficiently
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Thursday
9 April 2026
10.00am - 11.30pm
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.
Modular Professional Learning Framework
Bite-sized modules on contemporary and practical approaches to teaching, aligning with all activities of the Academic Excellence Framework's Education Pillar
How to access professional learning to support the Education Pillar of the AEF:
- Enrol in the MPLF Canvas site: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/enroll/MGEWBA
- Find modules that align with specific framework activities or fit your schedule
To view the complete MPLF schedule, visit: https://canvas.sydney.edu.au/courses/16284/pages/semester-schedule
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Monday
20 July 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
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Monday
20 July 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Tuesday
21 July 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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 in person on 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.
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Thursday
23 July 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
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Thursday
23 July 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Friday
24 July 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
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Tuesday
4 August 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
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Tuesday
4 August 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Wednesday
5 August 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
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Wednesday
5 August 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Tuesday
18 August 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
Sydney Educational Fellowship Program
Gain an internationally-recognised accolade for your contributions to higher education and document evidence in support of the Education Leadership Pillar of the Academic Excellence Framework
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Tuesday
7 April 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Thursday
9 April 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Thursday
30 July 2026
10.00am - 11.00am
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.
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Tuesday
4 August 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
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.
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Monday
10 August 2026
10.00am - 11.00am
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.
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Monday
31 August 2026
12.00pm - 2.00pm
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.
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Thursday
3 September 2026
9.30am - 11.30am
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.
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Tuesday
8 September 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Friday
11 September 2026
12.00pm - 2.00pm
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.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI)
Get to know AI and how to use it productively and responsibly in education
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Tuesday
28 April 2026
11.00am - 12.00pm
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/
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Thursday
30 April 2026
10.00am - 11.00am
Doing more with Cogniti
This workshop explores more of what you can do with Cogniti. From building mini apps, to making the most of your agents, to understanding how students are engaging, and more. Come along to share your stories and questions. This session assumes some experience with Cogniti.
Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/
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Monday
1 June 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
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/
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Monday
8 June 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Doing more with Cogniti
This workshop explores more of what you can do with Cogniti. From building mini apps, to making the most of your agents, to understanding how students are engaging, and more. Come along to share your stories and questions. This session assumes some experience with Cogniti.
Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/
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Tuesday
28 July 2026
10.00am - 11.00am
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/
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Wednesday
29 July 2026
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Doing more with Cogniti
This workshop explores more of what you can do with Cogniti. From building mini apps, to making the most of your agents, to understanding how students are engaging, and more. Come along to share your stories and questions. This session assumes some experience with Cogniti.
Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/
Assessment and feedback
Improve student learning through assessments and feedback
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Thursday
23 July 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
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Tuesday
18 August 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
Student engagement
Try some technologies that help to increase student engagement in and out of class
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Student Relationship Engagement System (SRES)
Personalise learning and student support at scale
- nothing currently listed -
Early feedback tasks
Tips to design effective early feedback tasks to support student success
- nothing currently listed -
Designing for diversity
Explore inclusivity in the classroom and how to lower barriers in the learning environment
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Monday
13 April 2026
10.00am - 11.30am
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Join us for a 90-minute workshop where we introduce you to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. UDL seeks to create environments where "all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities." CAST 2024
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Thursday
16 April 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
Apply UDL to design for diversity
Join us for a 120-minute workshop exploring how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can be applied to design inclusive learning environments aligned with the Education pillar of the Academic Excellence Framework. This workshop examines how intentionally designing for learner variability can reduce barriers, enhance student engagement, and support diverse cohorts to thrive.
DIY recording booth
Get started with and get access to the DIY recording booth
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Tuesday
14 April 2026
10.00am - 11.30am
DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session 14 April
The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.
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Tuesday
9 June 2026
10.00am - 11.30am
DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session 09 June
The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.
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Tuesday
21 July 2026
10.00am - 11.30am
DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session 21 July
The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.
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Tuesday
1 September 2026
10.00am - 11.30am
DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session 01 Sept
The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.
Supporting university teaching (for professional staff)
Learn how to leverage systems that support teaching
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Tuesday
28 April 2026
2.00pm - 2.45pm
SEAMS Intro for professional staff
This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at how to use SEAMS with Faculty access role access
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Tuesday
5 May 2026
1.30pm - 2.30pm
SEAMS for professional staff - Advanced
This workshop is for professional staff who support academic staff using the Faculty admin role in SEAMS.
All events
See all events as a list
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Tuesday
7 April 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Thursday
9 April 2026
10.00am - 11.30pm
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.
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Thursday
9 April 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Monday
13 April 2026
10.00am - 11.30am
Introduction to Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Join us for a 90-minute workshop where we introduce you to the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. UDL seeks to create environments where "all learners can access and participate in meaningful, challenging learning opportunities." CAST 2024
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Tuesday
14 April 2026
10.00am - 11.30am
DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session 14 April
The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.
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Tuesday
14 April 2026
3.00pm - 4.00pmWriting Course Learning Outcomes that strengthen quality, clarity and integrity
This 1-hour workshop provides course and program directors and coordinators with the tools to develop or revise Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) in line with AQF levels, TEQSA expectations, and the University’s assessment reform.
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Thursday
16 April 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
Apply UDL to design for diversity
Join us for a 120-minute workshop exploring how Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can be applied to design inclusive learning environments aligned with the Education pillar of the Academic Excellence Framework. This workshop examines how intentionally designing for learner variability can reduce barriers, enhance student engagement, and support diverse cohorts to thrive.
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Thursday
16 April 2026
10.00am - 11.00amWriting Course Learning Outcomes that strengthen quality, clarity and integrity
This 1-hour workshop provides course and program directors and coordinators with the tools to develop or revise Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) in line with AQF levels, TEQSA expectations, and the University’s assessment reform.
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Thursday
23 April 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pmWriting Course Learning Outcomes that strengthen quality, clarity and integrity
This 1-hour workshop provides course and program directors and coordinators with the tools to develop or revise Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) in line with AQF levels, TEQSA expectations, and the University’s assessment reform.
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Tuesday
28 April 2026
11.00am - 12.00pm
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/
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Tuesday
28 April 2026
2.00pm - 2.45pm
SEAMS Intro for professional staff
This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at how to use SEAMS with Faculty access role access
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Thursday
30 April 2026
10.00am - 11.00am
Doing more with Cogniti
This workshop explores more of what you can do with Cogniti. From building mini apps, to making the most of your agents, to understanding how students are engaging, and more. Come along to share your stories and questions. This session assumes some experience with Cogniti.
Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/
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Tuesday
5 May 2026
1.30pm - 2.30pm
SEAMS for professional staff - Advanced
This workshop is for professional staff who support academic staff using the Faculty admin role in SEAMS.
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Monday
1 June 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
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/
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Monday
8 June 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
Doing more with Cogniti
This workshop explores more of what you can do with Cogniti. From building mini apps, to making the most of your agents, to understanding how students are engaging, and more. Come along to share your stories and questions. This session assumes some experience with Cogniti.
Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/
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Tuesday
9 June 2026
10.00am - 11.30am
DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session 09 June
The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.
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Monday
20 July 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
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Monday
20 July 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Tuesday
21 July 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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 in person on 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.
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Tuesday
21 July 2026
10.00am - 11.30am
DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session 21 July
The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.
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Thursday
23 July 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
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Thursday
23 July 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Friday
24 July 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
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Tuesday
28 July 2026
10.00am - 11.00am
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/
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Wednesday
29 July 2026
12.00pm - 1.00pm
Doing more with Cogniti
This workshop explores more of what you can do with Cogniti. From building mini apps, to making the most of your agents, to understanding how students are engaging, and more. Come along to share your stories and questions. This session assumes some experience with Cogniti.
Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/
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Thursday
30 July 2026
10.00am - 11.00am
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.
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Tuesday
4 August 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
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Tuesday
4 August 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pm
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.
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Tuesday
4 August 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Wednesday
5 August 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
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Wednesday
5 August 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Monday
10 August 2026
10.00am - 11.00am
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.
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Tuesday
18 August 2026
10.00am - 12.00pm
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.
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Monday
31 August 2026
12.00pm - 2.00pm
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.
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Tuesday
1 September 2026
10.00am - 11.30am
DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session 01 Sept
The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.
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Thursday
3 September 2026
9.30am - 11.30am
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.
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Tuesday
8 September 2026
1.00pm - 3.00pm
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.
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Friday
11 September 2026
12.00pm - 2.00pm
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.
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Tuesday
14 April 2026
3.00pm - 4.00pmWriting Course Learning Outcomes that strengthen quality, clarity and integrity
This 1-hour workshop provides course and program directors and coordinators with the tools to develop or revise Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) in line with AQF levels, TEQSA expectations, and the University’s assessment reform.
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Thursday
16 April 2026
10.00am - 11.00amWriting Course Learning Outcomes that strengthen quality, clarity and integrity
This 1-hour workshop provides course and program directors and coordinators with the tools to develop or revise Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) in line with AQF levels, TEQSA expectations, and the University’s assessment reform.
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Thursday
23 April 2026
1.00pm - 2.00pmWriting Course Learning Outcomes that strengthen quality, clarity and integrity
This 1-hour workshop provides course and program directors and coordinators with the tools to develop or revise Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) in line with AQF levels, TEQSA expectations, and the University’s assessment reform.
