Using peer review as evidence and improvement of your teaching
The wider uptake of peer review of teaching has the potential to make a valuable contribution to the advancement of higher education — among…
Boost student engagement with a universal approach to learning design
Student engagement, connectedness, and sense of belonging feature prominently in our day-to-day conversations about learning design. There are so many factors to consider when…
‘It’s the pedagogy not the technology that counts’ in HyFlex teaching
In Semester 1 2021, Tamara Neal taught in HyFlex for the first time, in two language units with multiple workshops a week, and continues…
Let’s talk about PhD skills
Many PhD candidates will agree that the question “How is your PhD going” might send shivers down their spine – depending on how productive…
Well-being first: Building relationships in online teaching spaces
Phillip Poulton and Rachel Yoo are PhD candidates and tutors in the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, and also qualified primary school…
Principles for transformational educational experiences
For many of us, our higher education journeys led to a marked change in our life, hugely increasing our aspirations and career expectations leading…
2022 Sydney Teaching Symposium
Join us on Monday 18 July 2022 for the annual Sydney Teaching Symposium. This popular event highlights approaches to teaching and assessment developed by…
Welcoming students back to campus
A successful orientation and transition experience is vital in developing a sense of belonging to the University, which is itself strongly linked to both…
Jisc’s new principles of good assessment and feedback
In case you missed it, Jisc has recently published an excellent resource on the principles of good assessment and feedback. A UK not-for-profit organisation, Jisc…
“Why is my lecturer a robot now?” Using AI-assisted technology to teach.
“Why is my lecturer a robot now”? This was the question entered into the chat function of Zoom by a student when I first…