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…
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Interactive Oral Assessment in practice
byInteractive Oral Assessments (IOAs) are defined as secure assessments in the new Sydney assessment framework. With the rise of generative AI, concerns about academic…
Making Peace with AI – ChatGPT-Integrated Assessments in Economics
byThe University of Sydney is leading the way in embracing Generative Artificial Intelligence (GAI) in education, particularly in assessment. Starting Semester 2, 2025, a two-lane…
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…
Peer Partnerships: a collaborative approach to tutor development in the Business School
byIn line with the University’s 2032 strategy to drive student-focused transformational education, the University of Sydney Business School deploys peer partnerships for tutors to…
AI-enhanced Socratic teaching for medical emergency management in dental education
byMedical emergencies are common in dental settings, yet many practitioners feel underprepared. A 10-year study in Great Britain found 70.2% of dentists encountered at…
Co-creating Gen-AI guidance: tailored support through student partnership
byThe University of Sydney has adopted a ‘two-lane approach’ to balance assurance and human-AI collaboration in assessment design. This approach encourages educators to integrate…
Bridging academic gaps: A collaborative approach to communication skills development in healthcare
byFirst year Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) students complete a unit (OCCP5256) that involves high fidelity simulation learning. The unit focuses on the development…
Navigating AI in education: Reflections on a year of innovation and collaboration
byOur journey with generative artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education began in late 2023 with the release of Cogniti, a generative AI tool developed…