Using peer review as evidence and improvement of your teaching
The wider uptake of peer review of teaching has the potential to make a valuable contribution to the advancement of higher education — among…
A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
Our students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds, and life experiences. The University of Sydney is committed through its visions and values to…
8 simple things to do in Canvas to make learning more accessible for all students
On 3rd Dec 2021, the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Education Portfolio ran a “design, plan, apply” workshop featuring staff and students…
2021 Sydney Universal Design for Learning forum
Creating inclusive learning environments and experiences is an important part of providing all students with equal opportunities to learn. However, how to translate this…
Learning on and off campus in the new normal – key insights from Sydney students
A few weeks ago during the 2021 Sydney Teaching Symposium, students from a range of faculties, backgrounds, and year levels spoke about their own…
Get Prepared: Helping students transition to university
In 2020, the year like no other, a team of staff from Educational Innovation and students from across the university came together in partnership…
Engaging students through inclusive teaching: conversations with Dr Samantha McMahon
Inclusive teaching describes a range of teaching approaches that consider the many different needs, backgrounds, and ways of learning of all students. Knowing how…
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…
On the wire – highlights from across the web
The month’s highlights on higher education from across the web 1. Teaching Online Will Make You a Better Teacher in Any Setting Teaching Online Will…