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…
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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…
Expanding Awareness of Inclusivity and Disability at the University of Sydney
byIn 2018 an OLE (Open Learning Environment) on Disability Awareness and Inclusivity was launched, the vision of a large team of staff across the…
Seminar on teacher motivation – Achievement goals for teaching: What are they and do they matter?
byJoin us for a seminar by visiting scholar Professor Ruth Butler from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Ask how her approach is being applied to…
Deep student learning while crowdsourcing quality questions? The power of PeerWise
byPeerWise is an award-winning online platform that helps students engage with unit concepts more deeply and critically. It does this by providing a space…
On the wire – highlights from across the web
byThe month’s highlights on higher education from across the web 1. How universities can enhance student mental wellbeing: the student perspective How universities can enhance…