HEA Fellowships 2019-2020
What is HEA Fellowship and why should I apply for one? Fellowships of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) provide professional recognition for contributions to…
On the wire – highlights from across the web
The month’s highlights on higher education from across the web 1. Dual Coding and Learning Styles Dual Coding and Learning Styles from The Learning Scientists Many…
From one-size-fits-all professional learning to choose-your-own-adventure
The University’s newest training program for Sydney educators has changed the professional learning landscape from a single torrential river to a rich interconnected delta…
Engage your students in new ways with the help of the DIY recording booth
Educators across the University are engaging students better than ever before, with the help of the University’s DIY recording booth. Located in the Education…
Open your classroom and discover someone else’s
Open Door is a University-wide event designed to enable all staff to observe, connect and learn from teaching colleagues. It’s part of the University’s Strategic…
The Opening Learning Environment: 18 months on
It’s now over 18 months since the Open Learning Environment (OLE) was officially opened as a key and innovative feature of the reimagined Sydney educational experience….
From educational innovation grant to national tour
An inter-faculty group of eight University of Sydney academics, as the Sydney Arts and Health Collective, had been working together since 2016 to find…
A face-to-face icebreaker for group work assignments
Group assignments require a great deal of planning to achieve successful outcomes and prevent them from becoming a source of dissatisfaction for students. Imbalances…
Support students with a values affirmation exercise
The start of semester can be an exciting and stressful time for students. For those from under-represented groups, a place like The University of…
How can our teaching enhance student mental health and wellbeing?
As we approach the beginning of semester 2 and dust off our chalk (or whiteboard markers or PowerPoint files), it’s a key time to…