Designing assessment as a learning journey in language studies
byIn 2018, I found myself reflecting on a question that many language teachers have probably asked at some point: How do we create opportunities…
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Transitioning our students well into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum
byEach year roughly 140 students will enrol into the postgraduate Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). Coming into this program from diverse undergraduate backgrounds, the…
Goodbye slide decks? Rethinking group presentations through a classroom mini-conference
byIn many group presentations, only one part of the room is really active: the group at the front. The rest of the class is…
How weekly group randomisation transformed student collaboration and belonging
byGroup work is a fundamental aspect of active learning, providing students with opportunities to collaborate, problem-solve, and develop essential teamwork skills. It enables students…
Designing meaningful student engagement with course readings
byCourse readings are central to student learning, yet they’re often treated as a routine, grudging task rather than a designed learning experience. On average,…
Using storytelling and decision-making to create active learning experiences
byEveryone loves a good story and using storytelling in teaching is a powerful tool. With their relatable characters and vivid details, stories can engage…
Authentic workplace learning in pharmacy through mystery shopping
byWork-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…
Should I dispense this? Teaching pharmacists to decide with confidence
byLegal and ethical decision-making skills are essential for many healthcare professions, including pharmacists. Every day, pharmacists need to make decisions about whether prescriptions meet…
From Drawing to Predicting: An Integrated and Scaffolded Approach to Connecting Theory and Practice in Vet Medicine
byHow often do your students memorise content but struggle to explain the deeper connections that make that knowledge meaningful? In veterinary education, understanding the…
How to design custom AIs that can propel learning
byCogniti, a platform that lets educators easily build their own generative AI ‘agents’, offers exciting opportunities to enhance teaching and learning. The key to…