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…
Open Door is back, now welcoming anyone to open their classroom doors
This semester, Open Door is back and more open. With 87 Open Doors and counting, we’re inviting any teacher from across the University to…
Time-saving Excel tips for busy academics
As we move into the peak time of year for grading and marks processing, thousands of academics and staff across the University will be…