Engaging students in tutorial discussions: two strategies to try
byAs part of teaching in higher education, we often ask students to read various texts such as academic journals and theory. In tutorials, we…
Core pedagogical principles
Tips for Teaching in HyFlex
byThe return to campus has ushered in new ways of teaching for many at Sydney; one of these is optimistically referred to as “HyFlex”….
Four meaningful ways to enhance student relationships and engagement with the right data
byStudents consistently say that they value their relationships with their teachers and their support and feedback. As we move into a COVID-normal teaching context,…
Doing learning design for online, while online
byOne of the things that the pandemic has shown us is that quality teaching and learning needs to look a bit different in different…
What do students think about working as ‘students as partners’?
byIn 2020, a group of student co-designers partnered with the University of Sydney’s Educational Innovation team to develop Get Prepared, a learning resource supporting…
Students’ perspective on supporting them in their transition to university
byThe recently launched Get Prepared Canvas site emerged from a collaboration between a group of student co-designers from a number of faculties across the University and Educational Innovation….
Connecting across borders
byDo you remember your first few days and weeks at university? It’s an exciting but daunting time for most and can define how strongly…
Supporting students through HELP funding changes
bySince the end of the free tertiary education reforms introduced by the Whitlam government, most domestic students have seen their time at university supported…
Get Prepared: Helping students transition to university
byIn 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
byInclusive teaching describes a range of teaching approaches that consider the many different needs, backgrounds, and ways of learning of all students. Knowing how…