Disconnection and humanising teaching
byRecently there have been reports of a growing phenomenon of disconnection among students in the media. I’m sure that many of us can relate…
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Using peer review as evidence and improvement of your teaching
byThe wider uptake of peer review of teaching has the potential to make a valuable contribution to the advancement of higher education — among…
Let’s talk about PhD skills
byMany PhD candidates will agree that the question “How is your PhD going” might send shivers down their spine – depending on how productive…
Welcoming students back to campus
byA successful orientation and transition experience is vital in developing a sense of belonging to the University, which is itself strongly linked to both…
Open Canvas Sites – 2022 edition
byHow have we adapted our Canvas sites alongside our teaching in recent COVID times? Over the last two years, and since our previous Open…
In the Margins: Creating Cultural Change in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
byOnline by Our Design provides a platform for innovative teaching practices and tips to be shared across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences….
Getting back into the physical classroom 2022 – tips for teachers
byThis semester, most of us will be heading back into the physical classroom. It’s an exciting time, but may be a bit unfamiliar for…
A snapshot of student diversity at Sydney
byOur students come from a variety of countries, backgrounds, and life experiences. The University of Sydney is committed through its visions and values to…
Creating a positive learning environment using classroom norms
byThe first few weeks of a new semester are vital to creating a sense of belonging for students and setting expectations for the semester…
Important Canvas updates for semester 1 2022
byCanvas has been updated with new features for 2022 including anonymous posting on discussion boards, the ability to add and/or request your pronouns to…