Rethinking student evaluations: evidence and practice
byIn years gone by at the end of each semester, we would open an envelope containing hand-written student evaluations with a mix of expectation…
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Guide to curriculum mapping: A systematic process for program redesign
byThe introduction of AI has encouraged us to look at our program designs and ensure that we are thoroughly supporting and assessing learning (Cantú-Ortiz…
Interactive Oral Assessment in practice
byInteractive Oral Assessments (IOAs) are defined as secure assessments in the new Sydney assessment framework. With the rise of generative AI, concerns about academic…
From Compliance to Creativity: Teaching Problem-Reframing with GenAI in the Capstone
byWhen generative AI first entered the mainstream, universities worldwide scrambled to respond. Many adopted a prohibitive stance. Thankfully, the University of Sydney has taken…
New Teaching and Learning Low Risk Ethics Subcommittee
byWe are pleased to announce the establishment of the Teaching and Learning Low Risk Subcommittee (Teaching and Learning LRSC) under the University of Sydney…
AI-enhanced Socratic teaching for medical emergency management in dental education
byMedical emergencies are common in dental settings, yet many practitioners feel underprepared. A 10-year study in Great Britain found 70.2% of dentists encountered at…
Co-creating Gen-AI guidance: tailored support through student partnership
byThe University of Sydney has adopted a ‘two-lane approach’ to balance assurance and human-AI collaboration in assessment design. This approach encourages educators to integrate…
Bridging academic gaps: A collaborative approach to communication skills development in healthcare
byFirst year Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) students complete a unit (OCCP5256) that involves high fidelity simulation learning. The unit focuses on the development…
Navigating AI in education: Reflections on a year of innovation and collaboration
byOur journey with generative artificial intelligence (AI) in higher education began in late 2023 with the release of Cogniti, a generative AI tool developed…
Designing language and culture AI assistants to develop students’ independence and critical literacy
byI coordinate language and culture undergraduate courses in Spanish and Latin American Studies (SLAS) at different levels of proficiency and I wanted to introduce…