Rethinking assessment design one small step at a time.
byThis year our monthly UDL Chats continue to host colleagues from around the University, willing to share their stories about using Universal Design for…
Inclusive teaching
Designing for diversity – creating bridges and lowering barriers
byThroughout most of its history, universities have been largely known for their exclusivity. Terms such as the “ivory tower” have come to reflect not…
Rethinking unit design to support students in entering Occupational Therapy
byThis case study outlines an ongoing collaboration between Dr Joanne Hinitt, unit coordinator of OCCP1104 Analysing and Teaching Occupations, and educational designer Kria Coleman,…
Three quick strategies to improve student learning using Universal Design for Learning
byOur UDL Chat series for 2023 kicked off in February with guest speaker, Dr Benjamin Miller from the School of Art, Communication and English….
How AI can be used meaningfully by teachers and students in 2023
byThere has been a lot of hype over the last few weeks about students using ChatGPT, a conversational artificial intelligence (AI) that can write…
Practical approaches for creating inclusive learning environments for Chinese students
byBoth academics and students may face ongoing challenges due to the diverse experience students bring to tertiary classrooms. Chinese international students in particular often experience academic…
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…
Being human together – insights from students and teachers at the 2022 Sydney Teaching Symposium roundtable
byIt’s the middle of 2022 and we’ve had two and a half very strange years at Sydney. Two and a half years of figuring…
Wayfinding – your guide to (some) teaching resources at Sydney
byWhen I started teaching at Sydney I was definitely winging it! My first class was early in my PhD studies, as sole tutor in…
Boost student engagement with a universal approach to learning design
byStudent engagement, connectedness, and sense of belonging feature prominently in our day-to-day conversations about learning design. There are so many factors to consider when…