Managing difficult conversations in the classroom
byWith around 75,000 students at The University of Sydney it should come as no surprise that occasionally they, and we, might feel differently about…
Have clear communications and expectations
Collaborative Canvas design – a case study to support student engagement
byThis brief case study promotes the benefits of a collaboration between an academic, students and an educational designer to refresh the design of the…
Open to the possibilities: reconnecting with students through languages and cultures
byDr Kylie Giblett teaches in Germanic Studies in the School of Languages and Cultures. I met Kylie at a recent teaching day for the…
Research and reflections on being a ‘good’ teacher
byThe Sydney Law School hosts several legal education seminars each year, and theme for 2022 is Award Winning Teachers. In April, the series was…
Using Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Courses
byInformation Overload Several years ago, a picture of an American professor angrily pointing to a t-shirt underneath his unbuttoned dress shirt went viral. The…
Boost student engagement with a universal approach to learning design
byStudent engagement, connectedness, and sense of belonging feature prominently in our day-to-day conversations about learning design. There are so many factors to consider when…
‘It’s the pedagogy not the technology that counts’ in HyFlex teaching
byIn Semester 1 2021, Tamara Neal taught in HyFlex for the first time, in two language units with multiple workshops a week, and continues…
The Value of a Weekly Preview Video
byAs many of us know, virtual teaching can present a range of challenges for both students and teachers. Building community, communicating clearly, and introducing…
Getting back into the physical classroom 2022 – tips for teachers
byThis semester, most of us will be heading back into the physical classroom. It’s an exciting time, but may be a bit unfamiliar for…
Creating a positive learning environment using classroom norms
byThe first few weeks of a new semester are vital to creating a sense of belonging for students and setting expectations for the semester…