Including off-campus students in a positive learning experience
byAs semester 1 starts, many units are running with online supported learning for at least part of the semester for students impacted by travel restrictions….
Teaching research
ASCILITE 2019 highlights: Playful Learning
byASCILITE 2019 was held at the Singapore University of Social Sciences at the end of 2019. The theme of the conference was ‘Personalised Learning….
Transition as one stage of a journey
byStarting university is a daunting and life defining moment. The University of Sydney is a very large institution with a wide range of disciplines…
Multiple choice quizzes for learning – Part 3
byPart 3 – MCQs, knowledge transfer and the role of feedback We saw in parts 1 and 2 how MCQs can help activate the…
Multiple choice quizzes for learning – Part 2
byPart 2 -MCQs can help reactivate previously known information. We saw in part 1 how retrieval practice, including through practice MCQ testing, helps students…
Multiple choice quizzes for learning- Part 1
byPart 1: MCQs – recognition or retrieval? Students often tell us in unit of study surveys and other student feedback how much they appreciate…
Developing a sense of belonging
byStudents’ sense of belonging is closely associated with their ratings on the overall quality of their educational experience at the University (figure to the…
A dirty job – Curriculum change and the introduction of compulsory weekly revision quizzes in a small second year Science unit
byLearning through practice is a foundational and essential part of the student experience (Laurillard 2012). Giving students the opportunity to attempt tasks, make mistakes,…
How can our teaching enhance student mental health and wellbeing?
byAs we approach the beginning of semester 2 and dust off our chalk (or whiteboard markers or PowerPoint files), it’s a key time to…
Making effective video assignments
byAs the need for video and other online learning resources becomes more important, empowering students to create their own rich media offers a great…