Designing and reflecting on assessment
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS) recently held their assessment forum, an afternoon of presentations by teaching staff that gave insights into…
authentic assessment
What do Law students really need? Students talk to students!
In this article, student partner Cherie Tse, student in the Bachelor of Arts/Law IV cohort, shares how she and her peer, Edward Ford, led…
Get inspired: 2023 Educational Innovation Awards entries and winners
The 2023 Educational Innovation Awards was an opportunity to share and celebrate examples of innovative teaching and learning practice at the University of Sydney….
Ten myths about generative AI in education that are holding us back
Over the last ten months, I’ve had the privilege of speaking with hundreds of educators here and overseas about generative AI. The emotional and…
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…
AI generated stories for prediction activities: Get students engaged before you even start! [1A3]
The strategy of “Prediction” in education is a fairly well-known technique in which students are asked to make informed predictions to a certain question/questions…
Taking History Beyond the Classroom [1A1]
In this session, current History student Darcy Campbell and Professor Michael McDonnell will reflect on the origins, implementation and benefits of a Work-Integrated-Learning unit…
Teaching and Learning Strategy 2023-2025
The University’s 2032 Strategy has the aspirations of delivering a student-focused education which is transformational and which ensures that a greater diversity of students…
2023 Sydney Teaching Symposium
Join us on Tuesday 18 July 2023 for the annual Sydney Teaching Symposium. This popular event highlights approaches to teaching and assessment developed by…
Taking History Beyond the Classroom: A Student and Unit Coordinator’s Reflections on Work Integrated Learning
I never thought I’d find myself mediating a debate about where to put an early 20th century wine stomping vat, let alone as part…