Maintaining engagement in a large online unit with a diverse cohort
byIn 2021 we launched a new 6cp Open Learning Environment unit: OLES1602 The Apocalypse in Science and Culture. The unit was designed to be…
Core pedagogical principles
In the Margins: Creating Cultural Change in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
byOnline by Our Design provides a platform for innovative teaching practices and tips to be shared across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences….
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…
A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
byOur students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds, and life experiences. The University of Sydney is committed through its visions and values to…
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…
“This is not business as usual”: Belonging in the teaching team
byOnline by Our Design provides a platform for teaching and learning resources that are centred on the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences pedagogical…
Continuity and Change: Teaching history via material culture in the 21st Century
byOnline by Our Design platforms the innovative teaching practices across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences generated by the shift to online learning…
A shared sense of place – empowering culturally responsive teaching
byWhat is culturally responsive teaching? To be a culturally responsive teacher is to be “able to understand and consider the different cultural backgrounds of the people (we) teach“. The University of Sydney is an…
The value of prework and how to ‘get them to do it’ in the new normal
byAlthough I take comfort that I am not alone in facing the challenge of getting students to complete class prework, it has always frustrated…
8 simple things to do in Canvas to make learning more accessible for all students
byOn 3rd Dec 2021, the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Education Portfolio ran a “design, plan, apply” workshop featuring staff and students…