Learning outcomes on the horizon
Intended learning outcome descriptions present the distilled essence of a period of study in the form of a brief list of abilities that students “will…
authentic assessment
How2MCQ – Tips for efficiently writing meaningful automarkable questions
Commonly held beliefs about multiple choice questions and other question types that can be marked by a computer are that they can only really…
Innovative uses of discussion boards for collaboration and community engagement
Online discussion boards, whether those that come as part of Blackboard/Canvas or come from an external provider, are a great way to engage your…
Integrated learning: a Faculty/Library Partnership for Embedding Digital Literacy in the Curriculum
Many of us are aware that embedding the new Graduate Qualities in the curriculum has been going on for some time, even prior to…
Mitigating Risks to Academic Integrity
To limit plagiarism and misconduct, prevention is better than a cure. In this article we highlight how the University is working to improve academic integrity and what…
Bringing the world into your lecture – lessons we learnt from observing other lecturers
In week 4 semester 2 last year, lecturers across the University opened their classroom doors and invited colleagues to sit in and observe how…
Innovation Week 2016: Sydney Teaching Colloquium – Experiments in Learning and Teaching
From 1-4 pm on Thursday 27th October, during the University of Sydney’s Innovation Week, the Education Portfolio is hosting a three-part Teaching Colloquium about…