Practicalities of anonymous marking
byAnonymous marking of assessments with written elements is now in effect across the University. A variety of enterprise tools allow coordinators and markers to…
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Anonymous marking – communicating with students
byWritten assignments can be easily set up for anonymous marking in both Canvas and Blackboard, as long as this is done before it is…
Implementation of anonymous marking
byFrom Semester 1, 2018, anonymous marking of written assignments, tests and examinations should be undertaken across all units of study. This will help to…
EdTool Tips #6: The Not So Secret Guide to Groups in Blackboard
byIt is that time of the year again when we’re getting our sites up and running and matching our Blackboard configuration to our teaching…
Six quick and impactful changes you can do today on your Blackboard site
byAs we gear up for week 1, tens of thousands of students across the University will be logging into their Blackboard sites for the first…
Edtool Tips #5: SEAMS – Planning for semester – Site Creation, Management, and Launch
byThe start of semester is upon us once again as the glow from the holidays begins to fade. One of the best ways to…
Participate in the evaluation of our new learning management system – LMS Update for week beginning 21st November 2016
byYour opportunity to participate in the evaluation process for the new learning management system (LMS) and learn about the history and biology of our…
EdTool Tips #4: Beautiful Grade Centre and the Scourge of Hidden Columns
byWe’ve all had difficulties with our students not seeing their results properly in My Grades. This 4th entry of EdTool Tips on Teaching@Sydney is…
LMS Update for week beginning 17th October 2016
byAs reported previously, the learning management system (LMS) will be reviewed over the coming months. A ‘request for tender’ (RFT) was issued in September…
EdTool Tips #2: Speed up your marking by using smart views in the grade centre
bySmart Views are the best way to visually navigate the Grade Centre and can help speed up the marking process for you or your…