“It doesn’t test what we want it to” – tweaking online exams to better assess students in pharmacy
byFor graduates working in healthcare, being able to undertake difficult tasks at a moment’s notice in a way that is safe is a core…
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Supporting international students from China in online teaching and learning
byDr Yu Sang is a scholar and teacher in Chinese Studies in the School of Languages and Cultures. As part of her teaching, Yu…
Research and reflections on being a ‘good’ teacher
byThe Sydney Law School hosts several legal education seminars each year, and theme for 2022 is Award Winning Teachers. In April, the series was…
In the Margins: Creating Cultural Change in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
byOnline by Our Design provides a platform for innovative teaching practices and tips to be shared across the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences….
8 simple things to do in Canvas to make learning more accessible for all students
byOn 3rd Dec 2021, the Faculty of Medicine and Health and the Education Portfolio ran a “design, plan, apply” workshop featuring staff and students…
Did we work with the wind? A reflection from our students
byWorking with the wind, published in early 2021, detailed the pandemic-related delivery and assessment changes made to AVBS1002 Animal Management, a semester 2 unit of study…
Beginning to Belong: building learning communities online for the future
byBuilding a strong sense of belonging is key for student-centred teaching and learning and a core value in the Faculty of Arts and Social…
Helping Students Learn by Using Ancient Memory Devices
byWhen you think of ancient memory devices you might think of a memory palace. This is a memory device used by memory champions to…
What do students think about working as ‘students as partners’?
byIn 2020, a group of student co-designers partnered with the University of Sydney’s Educational Innovation team to develop Get Prepared, a learning resource supporting…
Welcoming students to Sydney
byStarting university can be an exciting but stressful time. The University of Sydney is a very large institution with a wide range of disciplines…