Five ways to make online videos better for student learning
In a recent tweet that went viral (by education standards), a recent paper by Richard Mayer and colleagues received global attention for its evidence-based and…
Getting students talking through masks and mics – active learning in times of COVID-19
For better or for worse we’ve made it. As we exit semester 1 and the great COVID-19 online pivot, we do so with mixed…
In defence of just doing what you can during COVID-19
It’s been a tough semester. And, as it comes to an end we may feel the urge to look back on what just happened….
Summative assessments in the time of COVID-19: Balancing anxiety, workload, and integrity
The situation we’re all in this year has meant a complete rethink of not only how we teach, but also how we assess. Some…
Transforming practice and personalising feedback and engagement – at the inaugural SRESCon2019
Join over 100 educators from 7 universities on Tuesday 19 November 2019 to share good practice around personalising student learning using data. Specifically, we’ll be…
From one-size-fits-all professional learning to choose-your-own-adventure
The University’s newest training program for Sydney educators has changed the professional learning landscape from a single torrential river to a rich interconnected delta…
How can our teaching enhance student mental health and wellbeing?
As we approach the beginning of semester 2 and dust off our chalk (or whiteboard markers or PowerPoint files), it’s a key time to…
The new Modular Professional Learning Framework – choose your own professional learning adventure
A flexible new program for educators offers a choice of 19 modules to help you access just the learning that you need, right when…
Australian Awards for University Teaching 2019
The Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) are a national scheme that recognises teaching excellence and reward the diverse contributions made by individuals and…
Deep student learning while crowdsourcing quality questions? The power of PeerWise
PeerWise is an award-winning online platform that helps students engage with unit concepts more deeply and critically. It does this by providing a space…