Partnering with students to transform teaching and learning
The University of Sydney has a long history of staff and students working in partnership. In 2023 the nominated practitioners in student-faculty partnership came…
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Get inspired: 2023 Educational Innovation Awards entries and winners
The 2023 Educational Innovation Awards was an opportunity to share and celebrate examples of innovative teaching and learning practice at the University of Sydney….
Setting our students up for success: The Vice-Chancellor’s Challenge
At the University of Sydney we’re committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that prepares our students for success. As you may already know,…
[2C3] Programmatic Assessment for Learning in the Doctor of Physiotherapy: Reflections and Future Pathways?
The inaugural Doctor of Physiotherapy program, with a cohort of 110 students, uses Programmatic Assessment for Learning. This session will outline the structure and…
[2A2] Proactive Student Support via Early Feedback Tasks: Beyond the Traditional Canvas Quiz
This presentation discusses two innovative Early Feedback Tasks in first-year, first-semester units in the School of Health Sciences, aimed at proactively identifying and supporting…
Putting support for students at the centre – update on Semester 1 and looking forward to Semester 2
Response to the legislative changes to the Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023 in Semester 1 As reported previously in Teaching@Sydney, the new requirements…
Five myths about interactive oral assessments and how to get started
What if there was a way to make assessments more engaging, reduce marking time, enhance academic integrity, and assess unit or course learning outcomes…
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Educational Innovation helpdesk The Educational Innovation Helpdesk supports the University of Sydney staff to make effective use of institution-wide digital teaching platforms, applications, and…
About Educational Innovation
Educational Innovation is a central team within the DVC (Education) Portfolio at the University of Sydney which collaborates with the University’s staff, affiliates, and…
Game Changer: 5 ways to make peer feedback constructive and promote positive teamwork experiences
Collaborative learning and teamwork skills continue to be the competency and graduate qualities that employers look for in graduates. As educators, we incorporate group…