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….
Foster a sense of belonging and community
Strengthening social connections in the classroom: The impact of group work on social capital
byThe University’s values include actively creating an inclusive and collaborative environment. In regards to student mental wellbeing, this value of inclusivity and collaboration is…
The Course Design Institute comes to Sydney: February 2025
byThe University of Sydney is committed to delivering a student-focused, transformative learning experience that evolves to meet global educational challenges. As part of this…
Increased student engagement and belonging through continually randomised in-class activity groups
byImagine: It is week one of the semester, and the classroom is buzzing with students eager to engage and learn. In small group activities,…
Using AI to provide feedback on an Early Feedback Writing Task (EFT)
byThe introduction in semester 1, 2024, of an early feedback task (EFT) in all 1000-level units was a welcome innovation to assist students in a…
Bridging the gap between technology and empathy
byAt the intersection of lived experience and engineering innovation, a quiet revolution is unfolding. Working alongside people with lived experiences opens the minds of…
What do Law students really need? Students talk to students!
byIn this article, student partner Cherie Tse, student in the Bachelor of Arts/Law IV cohort, shares how she and her peer, Edward Ford, led…
Improve your UDL literacy – Interview with UDL expert Dr. Elizabeth Berquist
byUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that can be used to guide the design of accessible and challenging learning environments for all…
Everyday innovation with tech tools
byThe rapid development of generative AI and all its amazing possibilities is quite rightly drawing a lot of attention as people in all industries and fields…
Fostering agentic engagement and autonomy support in tutorials
byA key goal of tertiary teaching and learning must be to develop independence in our students through encouraging them to take charge of their…