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…
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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…
“This is not business as usual”: Belonging in the teaching team
byOnline by Our Design provides a platform for teaching and learning resources that are centred on the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences pedagogical…
Continuity and Change: Teaching history via material culture in the 21st Century
byOnline by Our Design platforms the innovative teaching practices across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences generated by the shift to online learning…
Teaching with Zoom Webinars
byWith large class teaching going ahead in the online format some of us are considering Zoom ‘webinars’ as the tool of choice for live…
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…
The value of prework and how to ‘get them to do it’ in the new normal
byAlthough I take comfort that I am not alone in facing the challenge of getting students to complete class prework, it has always frustrated…
8 simple things to do in Canvas to make learning more accessible for all students
byOn 3rd Dec 2021, the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Education Portfolio ran a “design, plan, apply” workshop featuring staff and students…
Beginning to Belong: building learning communities online for the future
byBuilding a strong sense of belonging is key for student-centred teaching and learning and a core value in the Faculty of Arts and Social…
An early support system in response to the Job-ready Graduates Package
byIn semester 2, 2021 we piloted an approach to find and support students who may have been struggling across multiple units of study in…