To grade or not to grade – is it time to go gradeless?
byAt Sydney, almost all units of study use a graded system for assessment; that is students’ work is assessed as being on the scale…
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Setting our students up for success: The Vice-Chancellor’s Challenge
byAt the University of Sydney we’re committed to providing an exceptional educational experience that prepares our students for success. As you may already know,…
Rules, access, familiarity, and trust – A practical approach to addressing generative AI in education
byTEQSA recently asked all higher education institutions to reflect “meaningfully on the impact of generative AI” on teaching, learning and assessment practices and develop…
Frequently asked questions about the two-lane approach to assessment in the age of AI
byThe University’s ‘two-lane approach’ to assessment has been well received at the institution, nationally, and internationally. It is a simple model that recognises the…
Improving in-class engagement and assessment integrity using Gradescope
byCan we improve the student experience and build academic integrity without adding to administration load for teaching staff? Lecturer in the School of Economics Dr…
Running revision sessions
byStudents place great value in revision sessions that help them check their progress and feel confident, at least informed, about how well they might…
Putting support for students at the centre – update on Semester 1 and looking forward to Semester 2
byResponse to the legislative changes to the Higher Education Support Amendment Bill 2023 in Semester 1 As reported previously in Teaching@Sydney, the new requirements…
Menus, not traffic lights: A different way to think about AI and assessments
byEarlier this year I went on a Disney cruise with my extended family. Seasickness aside, another notable experience was the dining: a sit-down dinner…
Five myths about interactive oral assessments and how to get started
byWhat if there was a way to make assessments more engaging, reduce marking time, enhance academic integrity, and assess unit or course learning outcomes…
Frequently asked questions about generative AI at Sydney
byOver the past few weeks, we have held a number of roundtables and open forums with staff across the University around how we can…