Working with the wind
byTo be honest, my first years of unit co-ordination were somewhat of a challenge. Sweeping into the wind when all I had to do…
Sections
Designing and implementing learning outcomes
byHigher education units are designed in a structured way. Part of the backbone of this structure are learning outcomes that detail what a student…
Telling it like it is: Supporting international students’ transition to university
byAs Adam Bridgeman reminds us, “starting university is a daunting and life-defining moment”. This is especially so if you move to a new city…
Managing timely feedback and marking
byMost teachers would agree that marking assignments and giving students feedback are crucial aspects of educational practice that contribute significantly to student learning. However,…
A Sense of Purpose – Supporting Second Year Students in 2021
byFor this year’s first year students, classes started on 24th February. Those affected by the travel ban were studying remotely from day 1. The…
End the year with MPLF and set yourself up for flexible teaching in 2021
byLaunched last year, the Modular Professional Learning Framework, or MPLF, offers University of Sydney educators bite-sized professional learning for evidence-based educational innovation and excellence….
Helping students prepare for proctored final exams
byThose of us who assess with exams have seen remote online proctoring become a big part of our lives in 2020. Exams are stressful…
Supporting your teaching needs through Leganto, a new reading list platform from the Library
byIn a year in which teaching support has never been more important, the University Library is pleased to announce a transition to an enhanced…
Engaging students on and off campus
byMany of us have been teaching and working remotely since mid-March. It seems longer. Much longer. For the most part, we’ve mastered using the…
Teaching flexibly for learning in all locations
byIt is clear that we will continue to have students who are unable to travel to campus in 2021. Some units of study have…