Charting our students’ assessment workload
As detailed in our recent article asking How Much Assessment is Enough?, research across UK research-intensive universities by Tomas & Jessop (2019) suggests that…
Student-staff forums on generative AI at Sydney
On 1 March and 7 March 2023, we heard from two student panels on their thoughts about generative AI and what it means for…
How Sydney academics are using generative AI this semester in assessments
Our approach to ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) at the University of Sydney is one of productive and ethical engagement. Whilst recognising…
How Sydney academics are using generative AI this semester in class
Our approach to ChatGPT and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) at the University of Sydney is one of productive and ethical engagement. Whilst recognising…
Three quick strategies to improve student learning using Universal Design for Learning
Our UDL Chat series for 2023 kicked off in February with guest speaker, Dr Benjamin Miller from the School of Art, Communication and English….
Maximising student engagement, connection and learning with Mentimeter
Welcome news – online polling tool Mentimeter is now available for all University of Sydney Staff! Engaging students, particularly in large classes, is one…
“It doesn’t test what we want it to” – tweaking online exams to better assess students in pharmacy
For graduates working in healthcare, being able to undertake difficult tasks at a moment’s notice in a way that is safe is a core…
Transitioning students from laptop to lab
Transitioning pharmacy students back to lab-based learning in a pharmaceutical compounding unit Pharmaceutical compounding refers to the process of combining, mixing, or altering ingredients…
How can I update assessments to deal with ChatGPT and other generative AI?
There is a constant stream of news and opinions about ChatGPT, a relatively new generative artificial intelligence (AI) that can produce paragraphs of human-sounding…
Artificial intelligence and education at Sydney
New and existing artificial intelligence tools present urgent and compelling challenges and benefits for higher education at Sydney. Our approach to generative AI at…