Educational Technology Blog Review: Hack Education
There is seemingly endless enthusiasm and hype in the educational technology world. Hack Education by Audrey Watters is one of my favourite blogs because the author…
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Implementation of anonymous marking
From Semester 1, 2018, anonymous marking of written assignments, tests and examinations should be undertaken across all units of study. This will help to…
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…
Principles and Practice program
The Principles and Practice of University Teaching and Learning (P&P) program is a joint Education Portfolio and Faculty program. It is a basic introduction…
Synergy shines on
Who remembers Synergy? (Bonus points if you published in Synergy). Synergy was a publication by the Institute for Teaching and Learning. There were 31…
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…
Higher Education Academy Fellows announced
The Higher Education Academy in the UK has awarded 24 University of Sydney staff with new fellowships, including five prestigious Principal Fellowships, in recognition…
Edtool Tips #5: SEAMS – Planning for semester – Site Creation, Management, and Launch
The start of semester is upon us once again as the glow from the holidays begins to fade. One of the best ways to…
12 apps of Christmas
Are you interested in exploring which free mobile apps could help you in your teaching or supporting your students? Would you like to take…
2017 Strategic Education Grants Now Open
The Strategic Education Grants program is a competitive scheme to fund educational innovation and targeted curriculum development to deliver enhanced student learning outcomes across the University. The…