Three Interactive Polling Tools Reviewed
To poll or not to poll, that is the question! Interactive Polling Tools (also called student response systems, ‘clickers’, or classroom response systems) have been…
Thinking in Canvas: Effective quizzing
Creating quizzes in Canvas is quite easy and straightforward. In Canvas, quizzes can be created under ‘Quizzes’ (Quiz index page) or ‘Assignments’ (Assignments page)…
Integrated learning: a Faculty/Library Partnership for Embedding Digital Literacy in the Curriculum
Many of us are aware that embedding the new Graduate Qualities in the curriculum has been going on for some time, even prior to…
Thinking in Canvas: Using pages for collaborative learning
Collaborative learning involves groups of students learning together leading to shared creation of ideas, solutions and resources. Problem-based learning classes, workshops and laboratories are…
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…
Storyboarding – It’s now or never!
Stage 1 – Visualising your UoS design Jessica Frawley’s recent article in Teaching@Sydney, ‘(Re)designing Your Unit of Study – Learning Outcomes and Constructive Alignment’,…
2018 Strategic Education Grants: workshop for applicants
The Strategic Education Grants program is a competitive scheme to fund educational innovation and targeted curriculum development to deliver enhanced student learning outcomes across the University. The…
Innovation Week 2017: Sydney Teaching Colloquium – The Creative Curriculum
Register and save the date for this year’s Sydney Teaching Colloquium on Wednesday 16th August From 1-4 pm on Wednesday 16th August in the Education Building Lecture…
In defence of small teaching
Universities can often feel like places of endless optimisation, where grants, research papers, strategic documents and promotions applications, make the case for how much…
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…