Improve your UDL literacy – Interview with UDL expert Dr. Elizabeth Berquist
byUniversal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that can be used to guide the design of accessible and challenging learning environments for all…
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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,…
EDI in the STEM Classroom in Engineering
byAll new tutors in the Faculty of Engineering are required to undertake the Tutor Development Program, a practical introduction to tutoring designed to help tutors…
Transition to University – 2023 update
byWhat is transition? Transition to university is a critical period for students as they move from high school to tertiary education, return to study,…
Using Miro for managing in-class group activities and fostering student interaction
byHave you ever wondered what students are doing when they are working in groups in the classroom? Sure, you can visit individual groups in…
Prompt engineering for educators – making generative AI work for you
byChatGPT has received a lot of attention across numerous industries. Bill Gates, drawing on the recent advances in AI which include ChatGPT, proclaimed in…
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…
Engaging students in Law with active learning
byTraditionally, law lectures are generally didactic in nature, with limited student participation or interaction, which is usually reserved for weekly tutorial classes. However, in…
Wayfinding – your guide to (some) teaching resources at Sydney
byWhen I started teaching at Sydney I was definitely winging it! My first class was early in my PhD studies, as sole tutor in…
Using peer review as evidence and improvement of your teaching
byThe wider uptake of peer review of teaching has the potential to make a valuable contribution to the advancement of higher education — among…