Taking chances – investing in innovative education at Sydney
byProf Joanne Wright, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) joined the University a year ago as a champion of innovation in education. Innovation is a key feature…
Student experience
Designing for diversity – creating bridges and lowering barriers
byThroughout most of its history, universities have been largely known for their exclusivity. Terms such as the “ivory tower” have come to reflect not…
Transforming a pharmaceutical compounding unit using competency-based assessment and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
byPharmaceutical compounding is recognised as a core pharmacy skill, both in Australia (1) and internationally (2). As part of their accreditation requirements, Australian University…
Concept Maps: a useful way of putting theory into practice
byIn an engineering degree, students start by learning fundamental mathematical principles. In second year, students are expected to make a substantial conceptual leap from…
Transition to University – 2023 update
byWhat is transition? Transition to university is a critical period for students as they move from high school to tertiary education, return to study,…
Upgraded DIY Recording Booth open for all staff
byBy popular demand, Educational Innovation’s DIY Recording Booth has been upgraded with new equipment. It is now available for any University of Sydney staff…
Taking History Beyond the Classroom: A Student and Unit Coordinator’s Reflections on Work Integrated Learning
byI never thought I’d find myself mediating a debate about where to put an early 20th century wine stomping vat, let alone as part…
“It doesn’t test what we want it to” – tweaking online exams to better assess students in pharmacy
byFor graduates working in healthcare, being able to undertake difficult tasks at a moment’s notice in a way that is safe is a core…
A rich Twitter experience on Canvas
byDespite the perils that are currently besetting the social media platform, Twitter is at the centre of the public promotion and discussion of science….
Practical approaches for creating inclusive learning environments for Chinese students
byBoth academics and students may face ongoing challenges due to the diverse experience students bring to tertiary classrooms. Chinese international students in particular often experience academic…