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Program level assessment design and the two-lane approach
byThe University’s ‘two-lane approach’ to assessment, summarised below in Table 1, focuses attention on the legislated need to ensure our graduates have met the…
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Bridging the gap between technology and empathy
byAt the intersection of lived experience and engineering innovation, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Working alongside people with lived experiences opens the minds of…
Using generative AI as part of assessments: Cheating or opportunity?
byWhat do you want students to learn and achieve when they complete assessments? Are there opportunities for AI to improve how students achieve these…
Making groupwork meaningful and authentic – Assessment for learning in High Performance in Sport
byIn April 2023, Dr. Rhonda Orr from Exercise and Sport Science approached the Educational Innovation team to collaborate on the design of a group…
Program level assessment design and the two-lane approach
byThe University’s ‘two-lane approach’ to assessment, summarised below in Table 1, focuses attention on the legislated need to ensure our graduates have met the…
Tailoring peer observation for your tutors at Sydney
byIn our previous post, Supporting Tutors through Peer Observation, we explored the concept of peer observation, its benefits for tutors, and key features of…
Supporting tutors through Peer Observation
byTutors are often the first point of contact for our students, playing a crucial role in their learning journey. However, these educators, especially those…
To grade or not to grade – is it time to go gradeless?
byAt Sydney, almost all units of study use a graded system for assessment; that is students’ work is assessed as being on the scale…
Unravelling the sensory campus experience – A unique perspective of autistic academics
byHave you ever wondered what it is like for autistic academics to navigate a sensory-rich campus? In academia, individuals must navigate diverse physical and…
Access for all in the chemistry laboratory: The case of blind students
byScience has much to learn from sport when it comes to accessibility of participation. The Paralympics, just opened in Paris, is currently showcasing the…
Partnering with students to transform teaching and learning
byThe University of Sydney has a long history of staff and students working in partnership. In 2023 the nominated practitioners in student-faculty partnership came…
What do Law students really need? Students talk to students!
byIn this article, student partner Cherie Tse, student in the Bachelor of Arts/ Law IV cohort, shares how she and her peer, Edward Ford,…
The Green Guide – Enhancing the learning experiences of students from equity backgrounds
byA practical, open-access guide for educators is now available to enhance the learning experiences of students from equity backgrounds. This ‘Green Guide’, accessible at…
Improve your UDL literacy – Interview with UDL expert Dr. Elizabeth Berquist
byUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that can be used to guide the design of accessible and challenging learning environments for all…
Get inspired: 2023 Educational Innovation Awards entries and winners
byThe 2023 Educational Innovation Awards was an opportunity to share and celebrate examples of innovative teaching and learning practice at the University of Sydney….
Setting our students up for success: The Vice-Chancellor’s Challenge
byAt the University of Sydney we’re committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that prepares our students for success. As you may already know,…
Rules, access, familiarity, and trust – A practical approach to addressing generative AI in education
byTEQSA recently asked all higher education institutions to reflect “meaningfully on the impact of generative AI” on teaching, learning and assessment practices and develop…
Frequently asked questions about the two-lane approach to assessment in the age of AI
byThe University’s ‘two-lane approach’ to assessment has been well received at the institution, nationally, and internationally. It is a simple model that recognises the…
Everyday innovation with tech tools
byThe rapid development of generative AI and all its amazing possibilities is quite rightly drawing a lot of attention as people in all industries and fields…
Enhancing pharmacy education using AI coaches
byPart of clinical education in pharmacy involves helping students counsel patients and manage pharmacies. Both are traditionally difficult, facing student engagement challenges. Here, I…
Improving in-class engagement and assessment integrity using Gradescope
byCan we improve the student experience and build academic integrity without adding to administration load for teaching staff? Lecturer in the School of Economics Dr…
Running revision sessions
byStudents place great value in revision sessions that help them check their progress and feel confident, at least informed, about how well they might…
Teaching with AI: Revolutionising education while honouring tradition
byIn these challenging times, as we confront environmental, social, and technological upheavals, teaching at a university presents itself as both a daunting and pivotal…
How generative AI can make personalised feedback at scale more consistent and efficient
byEducators play a crucial role in a student’s learning journey by providing assessment feedback that is personalised, encouraging, constructive and timely. However, we often…
Fostering agentic engagement and autonomy support in tutorials
byA key goal of tertiary teaching and learning must be to develop independence in our students through encouraging them to take charge of their…