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…
Transforming a pharmaceutical compounding unit using competency-based assessment and Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Pharmaceutical compounding is recognised as a core pharmacy skill, both in Australia (1) and internationally (2). As part of their accreditation requirements, Australian University…
What is a rubric?
Why use marking rubrics? Assessments are important educational tools, but they can cause confusion and stress if academic expectations are not clear. Some students…
What to do about assessments if we can’t out-design or out-run AI?
Generative AI is improving at a rapid pace and is increasingly integrated into software that we use daily. It is becoming increasingly clear that there…
Enhancing teaching with educational media
High-quality online resources that support active learning in the classroom are a key part of Sydney’s approach to blended learning. Developing meaningful video and media…
Making group work relevant, meaningful and accessible – Universal Design for Learning in practice
In the April Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Chat meeting, we met with Dr Anne Quain from Veterinary Science to talk about the redesign…
ChatGPT is old news: How do we assess in the age of AI writing co-pilots?
In the seven months since ChatGPT was released, the world of generative AI has progressed at an almost impossible pace. Trying to keep up…