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…
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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…
Rethinking Assessment in Higher Education
byOne of the key goals of the University Strategic Plan for 2016-2020 is to deliver a unique learning experience. Assessment, although may not be…
On the wire – highlights from across the web
byThe month’s highlights on higher education from across the web 1. How to Make Your Teaching More Engaging How to Make Your Teaching More…
Getting your students to know you!
byStudent engagement and student experience in the classroom are two of the pinnacles of the University’s Strategic Plan for 2016-2020. For me, transforming the…
Padlet and collaborative learning
byThe Education Innovation team has recently been given the chance to offer University of Sydney staff an unlimited Padlet account until the end of…
Integrating Text and Data Mining into a History Course
byThis article was authored by Mathew Toll and Marco Duranti. Being introduced to conventional statistical programs can be daunting for students put off by…
On the wire – highlights from across the web
byThe month’s highlights on higher education from across the web 1.‘Is It Ever OK to Lecture?’ Is it ever ok to lecture? Good question….
Building student capacity through educational technologies – reports from ASCILITE 2018
byASCILITE 2018 was held at Deakin University from 25-28 November 2018. The annual ASCILITE conference brings together academics, developers, researchers, and technologists from around…