Feedback, fairness and flow: Group work management reimagined with SRES
byAs a new hire through the Sydney Education Horizon pathway, I was excited to be exposed to and amazed by the range of university-developed…
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From Drawing to Predicting: An Integrated and Scaffolded Approach to Connecting Theory and Practice in Vet Medicine
byHow often do your students memorise content but struggle to explain the deeper connections that make that knowledge meaningful? In veterinary education, understanding the…
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…
More than just a game: Jeopardy, careers, and dynamic hybrid workshops
byHyFlex learning (face-to-face + Zoom) offers great flexibility for our students. However, creating a truly engaging learning experience for both in-person and online students…
Navigating biology with AI: Transforming first-year learning with Socratic tutoring and improved feedback
byLast year, we introduced a Cogniti AI assistant to help educators provide more personalised and constructive feedback on first-year biology scientific reports. Cogniti allows…
Aligning assessments in histology within the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
byThe Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) program has now introduced a novel approach to assessment alignment in the histology module. This initiative is part…
Using generative AI as part of assessments: Cheating or opportunity?
byWhat do you want students to learn and achieve when they complete assessments? Are there opportunities for AI to improve how students achieve these…
“What’s your diagnosis?”: Engaging medical students with board games for learning
byMicrobiology of infectious diseases is widely known as one of the most challenging areas for first-year medical students due to the large volume of…
Illuminating Team Culture: How Lightboards Have Revolutionised Tutor Training
byTogether we teach in BCMB2X01Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, a second-year unit of study with over 800 students enrolled across 40 different degrees spanning science,…
Bridging first year barriers: fostering belonging in the biology learning space
byFirst year teaching often requires a delicate and deft hand – teachers balance the delivery of important foundational content with facilitating student transition to…