Building language and communication skills with strategic assessment and feedback
byDo we assume our students come to university with the language and communication skills to succeed in their studies? Writing well is a crucial…
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How Sydney educators are building ‘AI doubles’ of themselves to help their students
byIf you had an ‘AI double’ of yourself, what would you tell that clone to do? This is a question we’ve posed to over…
It’s no mean feat! Assessing medical student research projects at scale
byThe University of Sydney Doctor of Medicine (MD) Program includes a mandatory 14-week, individual student research project in Year 3 of the 4-year postgraduate…
AI as an authentic and engaging teaching tool for occupational therapy students
byWorking in collaboration with Educational Innovation, Joanne Hinitt from the Faculty of Medicine and Health recently designed and ran a workshop with interactive chatbots…
Should we use generative artificial intelligence tools for marking and feedback?
byGenerative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT are powerful aids for writing and analysis. As we understand their potential for improving teaching and…
How academics are using peer review to boost their teaching skills and enhance their career
byPeer review for teaching is an observation and evaluation of teaching practices by colleagues. A common barrier to teachers engaging in peer review is…
Ten myths about generative AI in education that are holding us back
byOver the last ten months, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with hundreds of educators here and overseas about generative AI. The emotional and…
Turning the tables: Getting your students hooked on their weekly readings
byConvincing students to complete the weekly readings before coming to university classes is a common struggle. More often than not, students show up to…
The FASS Teacher Development Program: Building professional knowledge, practice, and scholarship
byMeeting students’ educational needs and expectations requires a strong base of pedagogical knowledge and expert skills in course design, delivery, and assessment. However, developing…
Power up your preparation for small class teaching
byThe first classroom that most of us step into as tertiary educators is usually a small, rather than a large one. Small class teaching…