Creating accessible content in Canvas
In Why Think About Accessibility? Heidi Laidler highlighted the importance of making content in Canvas accessible to users with disabilities. As Heidi explained in…
think in canvas
Transition to Canvas: June 2017 update
Our new learning management system (LMS) ‘Canvas’ is being rolled out over 2017 and 2018. Major benefits for staff and students include its speed, modern interface…
Why Think About Accessibility?
With the announcement of the University’s new Learning Management System (LMS), Canvas, now is an opportune time to be thinking about the accessibility of our…
Welcome to Canvas: Sessions to help you design in Canvas
To kick start our University-wide move to Canvas over the next 6-18 months, the Educational Innovation Team as part of the DVC (Education) Portfolio…
Welcome to the Open Learning Environment
The Open Learning Environment (OLE) is a key and highly innovative feature of the reimagined Sydney educational experience. On 20th April, the Board of Interdisciplinary…
Active Learning Anywhere
Practical techniques for effective engagement in flat‑floor, tiered, online, and hybrid classes The start of the academic year is always an exciting time for…
AI-enhanced learning in oral histopathology with Dr Histopathix
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology is the study of diseases that affect the teeth, mouth, jaws, and gums, and is one of the core areas…
Small moves that support Chinese students’ participation
Over many years of researching Chinese international students’ learning experiences, colleagues have frequently approached me with similar questions: How can I help my Chinese…
Authentic workplace learning in pharmacy through mystery shopping
Work-integrated learning (WIL) is essential in professional health education, but it doesn’t always prepare students well for real practice. In pharmacy education, students traditionally…
You have a customised AI agent – now what? Implementing and iterating Cogniti for improved teaching and learning
The presence of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) has become ubiquitous. Students are already using gen AI, often to…