Four strategies for implementing custom AIs that help students learn, not outsource
The launch of Cogniti has opened new opportunities for teachers at the University of Sydney to design customised AI agents that align with unit…
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…
How to design custom AIs that can propel learning
Cogniti, a platform that lets educators easily build their own generative AI ‘agents’, offers exciting opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. The key to…
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…
Tailoring peer observation for your tutors at Sydney
In our previous post, Supporting Tutors through Peer Observation, we explored the concept of peer observation, its benefits for tutors, and key features of…
Supporting tutors through Peer Observation
Tutors are often the first point of contact for our students, playing a crucial role in their learning journey. However, these educators, especially those…
The Green Guide – Enhancing the learning experiences of students from equity backgrounds
A practical, open-access guide for educators is now available to enhance the learning experiences of students from equity backgrounds. This ‘Green Guide’, accessible at…
Empowering Economics tutors through peer observation
When students transition from learners to tutors, they face a significant identity shift. This transition can be challenging and junior tutors may feel apprehensive, particularly…
Building language and communication skills with strategic assessment and feedback
Do we assume our students come to university with the language and communication skills to succeed in their studies? Writing well is a crucial…
A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
(This article has been updated from the original and the 2022 version to include data covering our current students.) Our students come from a variety…