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,…
teaching
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…
Principles for transformational educational experiences
byFor many of us, our higher education journeys led to a marked change in our life, hugely increasing our aspirations and career expectations leading…
Jisc’s new principles of good assessment and feedback
byIn case you missed it, Jisc has recently published an excellent resource on the principles of good assessment and feedback. A UK not-for-profit organisation, Jisc…
Getting back into the physical classroom 2022 – tips for teachers
byThis semester, most of us will be heading back into the physical classroom. It’s an exciting time, but may be a bit unfamiliar for…