How do ordinary people teach well during extraordinary times?
Having survived semester 1’s rapid shift to online teaching, members of the University of Sydney community gathered together to celebrate and learn from some…
Learning online during COVID – key insights from Sydney students
Coming up for air after a semester like no other, on 8 July 2020 University of Sydney staff had a chance to “gather” online…
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…
Educational Fellowships 2020
What is the Sydney Educational Fellowship Program? In 2018 the University of Sydney became an accredited partner of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), allowing…
Surviving the Assignment Lifecycle
Marking season is upon us and, for many, the first hurdle of the semester. For students it can be an anxiety provoking time. We…
HEA Fellowships 2019-2020
What is HEA Fellowship and why should I apply for one? Fellowships of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) provide professional recognition for contributions to…
On the wire – highlights from across the web
The month’s highlights on higher education from across the web 1.My university forced me into teaching training It was all dry ‘eduspeak’ This month…
When intuition is not enough
In this extended piece for Teaching@Sydney, Jessica Frawley makes the case for scholarly approaches to teaching and learning. This month The Guardian’s Academics Anonymous (higher ed’s go-to…
On the wire – highlights from across the web
The month’s highlights on higher education from across the web 1. 2018 NMC Horizon Report The New Media Consortium has become synonymous with its…
On the wire – highlights from across the web
The month’s highlights on higher-ed from across the web 1. How to Prepare for Class Without Overpreparing If you have ever had the experience…