Why feedback matters (and matters more) for open assessments
The ability and availability of generative AI tools — which can complete many of our assessments, including quizzes, assignments, reports, reflections and presentations, potentially…
Guide for markers of open assessments
Purpose of this guide This guide supports markers working with open (Lane 2) assessments which are designed as assessment for learning and where any AI…
Writing Course Learning Outcomes that strengthen quality, clarity and integrity
When students have crossed the stage at their graduation and have left the Great Hall one last time, how do we know what they…
Navigating sensitive materials in the curriculum and classroom
One core purpose of universities is to test ideas against evidence. Sometimes that means engaging with material that is confronting, contested, or deeply personal…
Active Learning Anywhere
Practical techniques for effective engagement in flat‑floor, tiered, online, and hybrid classes The start of the academic year is always an exciting time for…
False flags and broken trust – Can we tell if AI has been used?
A recent ABC news investigation and Sydney Morning Herald story revealed the human cost of the use of AI detectors in some universities and…
Two parallel lanes: the roadmap for a future-ready transformative education
Generative AI is a revolutionary technology whose impact on society, industry and individuals is likely to be far larger than the invention of the…
Navigating AI in Higher Education: tasks ahead for 2025 and 2026
The rise of generative AI marks a seismic shift in education: one that rivals the impact of the internet, the printing press, and electricity….
A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
This article has been updated from the original (2021), and the 2022 and 2023 versions, to include data covering our current students. Our students come from many…
Rethinking student evaluations: evidence and practice
In years gone by at the end of each semester, we would open an envelope containing hand-written student evaluations with a mix of expectation…