A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
byThis 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…
Core pedagogical principles
The partnership approach: Integrating AI and human feedback for enhanced learning
byFeedback has long been recognised as a cornerstone of effective learning, enabling students to identify strengths and areas for improvement in their academic work….
How to design custom AIs that can propel learning
byCogniti, a platform that lets educators easily build their own generative AI ‘agents’, offers exciting opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. The key to…
From Reactive to Intentional: The Impact and Opportunity of the Proactive Design Intensive
byTransparent, inclusive, and intentional course design is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s essential. As university classrooms become more diverse and student needs more…
Mapping students’ assumed mathematical knowledge with the Learning Hub’s Mathematics Academic Planner
byIn 2025, the University of Sydney removed HSC Mathematics Advanced as a compulsory prerequisite for several degrees, including Commerce, Economics, Science, Medicine, and Psychology….
Guide to curriculum mapping: A systematic process for program redesign
byThe introduction of AI has encouraged us to look at our program designs and ensure that we are thoroughly supporting and assessing learning (Cantú-Ortiz…
Simplify communication using AI: Easy Read and Plain English
byUniversity communications can be overwhelming and confusing for students, especially as they contain unfamiliar or very technical language. So, we built a custom AI…
The 6R’s of using GenAI: How generative AI tools are shaping my engineering classrooms and beyond
byI’ve been teaching engineering courses for quite a while now, and it goes without saying that generative AI (Gen AI) tools have had a…
Teaching and learning with kindness
byI heard someone say of their students recently that, “you cannot show them weakness or they’ll exploit it.” I’m certainly familiar with this attitude….
Designing language and culture AI assistants to develop students’ independence and critical literacy
byI coordinate language and culture undergraduate courses in Spanish and Latin American Studies (SLAS) at different levels of proficiency and I wanted to introduce…