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How academics are using peer review to boost their teaching skills and enhance their career
byPeer review for teaching is an observation and evaluation of teaching practices by colleagues. A common barrier to teachers engaging in peer review is…
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Should we use generative artificial intelligence tools for marking and feedback?
byGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT are powerful aids for writing and analysis. As we understand their potential for improving teaching and…
How academics are using peer review to boost their teaching skills and enhance their career
byPeer review for teaching is an observation and evaluation of teaching practices by colleagues. A common barrier to teachers engaging in peer review is…
Strategic Education Grants are back!
byAnd this time they are bigger than ever. Got a great idea for improving the learning and assessment in your unit? Need time and…
Designing for diversity – inclusive assessment
byInclusive assessment in higher education refers to the design and implementation of assessment practices that accommodate the diverse learning needs, backgrounds, and abilities of…
Principles for the (re)development of learning spaces at Sydney
byA commitment to transformational learning is what unites our efforts and orients our actions. For some this may involve finding ways to foster a…
Unravelling the teaching-research nexus
byThe Higher Education Standards Framework legislation requires Australian universities to research and teach. Indeed, higher education is distinguished from other parts of education by…
Apply for the Educational Innovation Awards 2023
byHave you implemented a learning, teaching, or assessment design change in 2023 that has improved students’ learning experience? Is it something that others can implement? …
Ten myths about generative AI in education that are holding us back
byOver the last ten months, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with hundreds of educators here and overseas about generative AI. The emotional and…
“I am not a customer”
byAt this year’s 2023 Sydney Teaching Symposium, educators learnt about students-as-partners in a unique session hosted and co-facilitated by Business School Lecturer, Dr Maria…
Make students part(ners) of your teaching
byUniversities spend a lot of time thinking and talking about students. From how we improve teaching on a day-to-day basis, through to how we…
Turning the tables: Getting your students hooked on their weekly readings
byConvincing students to complete the weekly readings before coming to university classes is a common struggle. More often than not, students show up to…
“Async is hard”: Enhancing Interaction in Asynchronous Learning Environments
byAsynchronous learning has become a significant part of higher education today, especially post-pandemic. With the increasing demand for flexibility and convenience, students told us…
The FASS Teacher Development Program: Building professional knowledge, practice, and scholarship
byMeeting students’ educational needs and expectations requires a strong base of pedagogical knowledge and expert skills in course design, delivery, and assessment. However, developing…
Power up your preparation for small class teaching
byThe first classroom that most of us step into as tertiary educators is usually a small, rather than a large one. Small class teaching…
Taking chances – investing in innovative education at Sydney
byProf Joanne Wright, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) joined the University a year ago as a champion of innovation in education. Innovation is a key feature…
Supporting students to use AI responsibly and productively
byWe’ve released a new resource, co-created with students, to help students upskill in their understanding and application of generative AI. Our goal is to democratise…
Rethinking assessment design one small step at a time.
byThis year our monthly UDL Chats continue to host colleagues from around the University, willing to share their stories about using Universal Design for…
Designing for diversity – creating bridges and lowering barriers
byThroughout most of its history, universities have been largely known for their exclusivity. Terms such as the “ivory tower” have come to reflect not…
Transforming a pharmaceutical compounding unit using competency-based assessment and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
byPharmaceutical compounding is recognised as a core pharmacy skill, both in Australia (1) and internationally (2). As part of their accreditation requirements, Australian University…
What is a rubric?
byWhy use marking rubrics? Assessments are important educational tools, but they can cause confusion and stress if academic expectations are not clear. Some students…
What to do about assessments if we can’t out-design or out-run AI?
byGenerative AI is improving at a rapid pace and is increasingly integrated into software that we use daily. It is becoming increasingly clear that there…
Enhancing teaching with educational media
byHigh-quality online resources that support active learning in the classroom are a key part of Sydney’s approach to blended learning. Developing meaningful video and media…
Making group work relevant, meaningful and accessible – Universal Design for Learning in practice
byIn the April Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Chat meeting, we met with Dr Anne Quain from Veterinary Science to talk about the redesign…
ChatGPT is old news: How do we assess in the age of AI writing co-pilots?
byIn the seven months since ChatGPT was released, the world of generative AI has progressed at an almost impossible pace. Trying to keep up…