New Teaching and Learning Low Risk Ethics Subcommittee
byWe are pleased to announce the establishment of the Teaching and Learning Low Risk Subcommittee (Teaching and Learning LRSC) under the University of Sydney…
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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…
Designing language and culture AI assistants to develop students’ independence and critical literacy
byI coordinate language and culture undergraduate courses in Spanish and Latin American Studies (SLAS) at different levels of proficiency and I wanted to introduce…
Strengthening social connections in the classroom: The impact of group work on social capital
byThe University’s values include actively creating an inclusive and collaborative environment. In regards to student mental wellbeing, this value of inclusivity and collaboration is…
Spotlight on the Library’s Reading Lists service: a partnership to enable student success
byAt the heart of every successful learning experience is access to quality resources. The Library’s Reading Lists service exemplifies this by ensuring students have…
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…