Make students part(ners) of your teaching
Universities spend a lot of time thinking and talking about students. From how we improve teaching on a day-to-day basis, through to how we…
Turning the tables: Getting your students hooked on their weekly readings
Convincing students to complete the weekly readings before coming to university classes is a common struggle. More often than not, students show up to…
“Async is hard”: Enhancing Interaction in Asynchronous Learning Environments
Asynchronous learning has become a significant part of higher education today, especially post-pandemic. With the increasing demand for flexibility and convenience, students told us…
The FASS Teacher Development Program: Building professional knowledge, practice, and scholarship
Meeting students’ educational needs and expectations requires a strong base of pedagogical knowledge and expert skills in course design, delivery, and assessment. However, developing…
2023 Sydney Teaching Symposium – Resources
This page houses the resources from the 2023 Sydney Teaching Symposium, which the presenters and facilitators have given permission to share. We will…
Power up your preparation for small class teaching
The first classroom that most of us step into as tertiary educators is usually a small, rather than a large one. Small class teaching…
Taking chances – investing in innovative education at Sydney
Prof Joanne Wright, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) joined the University a year ago as a champion of innovation in education. Innovation is a key feature…
Supporting students to use AI responsibly and productively
We’ve released a new resource, co-created with students, to help students upskill in their understanding and application of generative AI. Our goal is to democratise…
Rethinking assessment design one small step at a time.
This year our monthly UDL Chats continue to host colleagues from around the University, willing to share their stories about using Universal Design for…
Designing for diversity – creating bridges and lowering barriers
Throughout most of its history, universities have been largely known for their exclusivity. Terms such as the “ivory tower” have come to reflect not…