Making relationship-rich experiences the heart of higher education
byStudents crave personal connections with their teachers and with each other. Even with shifts to more online and blended delivery of content, it is…
Sections
The new Modular Professional Learning Framework – choose your own professional learning adventure
byA flexible new program for educators offers a choice of 19 modules to help you access just the learning that you need, right when…
On the wire – highlights from across the web
byThe month’s highlights on higher education from across the web 1. Can We Teach Critical Thinking? Can We Teach Critical Thinking? from The Learning Scientists …
Gamification in Education: The future of soft skills development
byIn an era filled with newfound technologies and innovation, it comes as no surprise that the education sector is facing the trend of mobile…
Units as models: Systemism in unit design
byAs the new semester looms closer and with it the deadlines for having your unit outlines ready, here’s an idea for making the units…
Australian Awards for University Teaching 2019
byThe Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT) are a national scheme that recognises teaching excellence and reward the diverse contributions made by individuals and…
Readings lists with impact: using data for best practice
byA well designed reading list can not only enhance learning outcomes for students, but drive engagement with course content and tutorials. The Library manages…
Widening Participation Grants
byA new Widening Participation grant category has recently been established as part of the University’s Strategic Education Grant (SEG) scheme. This new category aims…
Small is beautiful: The use of single-case design for measuring response to innovation in teaching
byAs if having a good idea and implementing it into your teaching isn’t challenging enough, you will also often be asked how you can…
Interactive lectures – as easy as M-C-Q
byClassroom response systems, sometimes called ‘clickers’, have been used in secondary and higher education for many years. They can be invaluable, especially in large…