A rich Twitter experience on Canvas
byDespite the perils that are currently besetting the social media platform, Twitter is at the centre of the public promotion and discussion of science….
Faculty
Accelerating students’ engagement in a Master of Architecture course
byFor Dr Jennifer Ferng, the unit coordinator of MARC5010/MARC5020 within the Master of Architecture degree, peer engagement meant building community within studios, leveraging students’…
Projecting student work into the public sphere
byThe dissemination of Enlightenment ideas during the 17th and 18th centuries was fostered by a ‘Republic of Letters’. The greatest thinkers of the day…
Group work – rich, meaningful and transformative learning
byGroup learning is an increasingly popular approach to assessment; it provides opportunities for collaborative and authentic learning experiences. However, it is not without controversy; teachers report…
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…
Work Integrated Learning in the Arts and Social Sciences
byLed by Associate Professor Fiona Martin, the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences subcommittee for Work Integrated Learning have been tasked with investigating the…
Tort law ‘on the go’: using podcasts to cover key cases
byPrimary materials for teaching tort law are case law and statutes. This year, Dr Gemma Turton experimented with using podcasts in LAWS5001 Torts, to…
Pharmacy Students Working with Museum Collections and Artefacts – A Case for Object-Based Learning
byFor an incoming first-year pharmacy student, understanding how their chosen profession has evolved and developed over time will enable a better appreciation and connection…
Supporting international students from China in online teaching and learning
byDr Yu Sang is a scholar and teacher in Chinese Studies in the School of Languages and Cultures. As part of her teaching, Yu…
2022 Business School Learning and Teaching Forum – 28 September 2022
byThe University of Sydney Business School would like to invite you to our 2022 Learning & Teaching Forum where colleagues from across the Business School and beyond…