Helping Students Learn by Using Ancient Memory Devices
byWhen you think of ancient memory devices you might think of a memory palace. This is a memory device used by memory champions to…
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Head, heart and hands: reflections on a new unit on Disability and Decolonising Practices
byEmbedding equity and inclusivity into the curriculum can be challenging. Amani Bell from Work Integrated Learning in the Sydney School of Health Sciences (SSHS) recently had…
Assessment in first year – what the evidence tells us
byTransition to university in 2022 Throughout 2020 and much of 2021, students will have had variable school experiences, with fewer opportunities to learn study skills,…
Encouraging collaborative learning
byWhat is collaborative learning? Recently, a fantastic new resource for staff has been launched on the hows and whys of using collaborative learning with…
Learning to learn after lockdown: the transition journey from alpha to omega
byTransition is key to developing a sense of belonging which is itself strongly associated with retention, student satisfaction and achievement. At Sydney, even in…
Bringing online learning to life: Students find inspiration and peer engagement across borders
bySupporting learning success through peer and community connections: The Australian Consul-General in Guangzhou was recently guest of honour at a special University of Sydney…
Digital Object-Based Learning PD workshops
byThe Chau Chak Wing Museum’s Academic Engagement Program invites you to a professional development workshop on Digital Object-Based Learning (OBL) skills. Join us for…
Business School’s Learning and Teaching Forum 2021
byThe L&T Forum committee would like to invite you to the Learning & Teaching Forum 2021 where colleagues from across the Business School will…
Authentic online assessment: strategy, innovation and management
byRecent years have seen an increased emphasis on authentic assessments in business courses, designed to mirror the real-world tasks that graduates face in the…
New program to connect students with support and their peers
byvSydney Study Connect launches with over 1000 students in first week vSydney Study Connect is an online program connecting students from the same faculties…