The dos and don’ts in online posting spaces
We often assume our students are “digital natives” and are familiar with the social conventions of online discussion – but this is not necessarily…
The Lesson as a Work of Art
The German philosopher Martin Heidegger (1889-1976) said of the work of art, that it is a “setting-forth of earth” and the “setting-up of a…
Designing Effective Educational Videos
When it comes down to it, as an educational designer I am concerned with the creation of meaningful teaching resources guided by the theory…
Designing assessment tasks for public health teaching – Constructive alignment with learning outcomes and graduate qualities
Designing assessment tasks is probably the greatest challenge in curriculum development. Based on Professor David Boud’s criteria proposed in the 1990s, which are still…
Principles and Practice program
The Principles and Practice of University Teaching and Learning (P&P) program is a joint Education Portfolio and Faculty program. It is a basic introduction…
Engaging students in internationalisation – symposium and call for papers
For those interested in engaging students in internationalisation global learning, please read on… Symposium – Engaging students as partners in global learning This National…
Strategic Partnership with the Higher Education Academy
Following a successful pilot, the University of Sydney has become a Strategic Partner of the Higher Education Academy (HEA). The University is now working…
Inclusive Culture in Our Teaching: Universal Design in Canvas Event
Providing high quality education is a matter of social justice, and ‘Universal Design for Learning’ (UDL) is an innovative framework that supports all learners…
Innovative uses of discussion boards for collaboration and community engagement
Online discussion boards, whether those that come as part of Blackboard/Canvas or come from an external provider, are a great way to engage your…