Ensuring off-campus students can access resources to learn anywhere and anytime
This semester, many units are running with online supported learning for at least part of the semester for students impacted by travel restrictions. A positive,…
Including off-campus students in a positive learning experience
As semester 1 starts, many units are running with online supported learning for at least part of the semester for students impacted by travel restrictions….
Transition as one stage of a journey
Starting university is a daunting and life defining moment. The University of Sydney is a very large institution with a wide range of disciplines…
Making our curriculum visible: unit outlines now online
Unit of study outlines are now published on the University’s website in a common format, giving staff and students unprecedented and transparent access to our…
Developing a sense of belonging
Students’ sense of belonging is closely associated with their ratings on the overall quality of their educational experience at the University (figure to the…
Unit outlines in the palm of students’ hands
In 2020, unit of study outlines will be available on the University’s website in a common format, making them more consistent and accessible, to…
Support students with a values affirmation exercise
The start of semester can be an exciting and stressful time for students. For those from under-represented groups, a place like The University of…
A tipping point for higher education?
The disruption of higher education through forces such as technological innovation, globalisation, shifts in government funding, and changes in the nature of work has…
Enhancing the teaching and learning experience using Echo360 Active Learning Platform (ALP)
Did you know that during 2018 the Echo360 lecture recording platform had over 51,000 lecture recordings and close to 5 million viewings, and that…
Canvas workshops: refresh your skills
Canvas has many powerful features and tools to help your students learn online and for you to support, interact and assess them. We provide…