{"id":26484,"date":"2026-06-24T17:27:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educational-innovation.sydney.edu.au\/teaching@sydney\/?p=26484"},"modified":"2026-06-24T17:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-24T07:27:08","slug":"mplf-updates-and-how-to-get-started","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educational-innovation.sydney.edu.au\/teaching@sydney\/mplf-updates-and-how-to-get-started\/","title":{"rendered":"MPLF updates and how to get started"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019ve been busy making two big updates to the Modular Professional Learning Framework (MPLF), and we\u2019re excited to share them with you. Below you\u2019ll find a summary of what\u2019s new \u2014 including a refreshed Canvas site, and revamped completion pathways. You might notice this article looks a little different \u2014 we’ve styled it as a preview of the new Canvas site!<\/p>\n

What is the MPLF?<\/h1>\n

The MPLF is the flagship professional development program for academic and professional staff at the University of Sydney that runs in three intensives over the academic year. It offers a flexible, self-paced suite of modules designed to support your growth \u2014 whether you\u2019re new to teaching at the university or looking to deepen your existing practice. Modules are either delivered in online or in-person sessions, or asynchronously (i.e., completed online in your own time). You can either (a) choose which modules to complete according to the area(s) of practice you want to develop, or (b) complete modules as part of a structured pathway (which you may be required to do for probation, for example). For information on the MPLF and modules, visit our Canvas site.<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n

Update 1: A refreshed MPLF Canvas site<\/h2>\n

We’ve given the MPLF Canvas site a fresh look and feel, based on feedback from participants and best practices on inclusive and accessible online design. The goal was simple \u2014 make it easier to find what you need, see where you’re up to, and get the most out of your learning.<\/p>\n

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Here’s what’s new (use the buttons below to see the Canvas pages – Sydney login required):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Homepage<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

“Get started” guidance, and pathway and completion information, can all be found in one place on the homepage. You can also see how the MPLF maps to the Academic Excellence Framework<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Schedule page<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

A brand new place for viewing MPLF intensives and sessions occurring throughout each year.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Track Your Progress<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

A refreshed look for the place where you can track your progression through the MPLF.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Update 2: Revamped completion pathways<\/h2>\n

We’ve streamlined the MPLF pathways<\/a> from five down to two (check out pathway information and requirements here<\/a>). Though the original pathways were well received, we heard from previous learners that the breadth of options and similarities between the pathways could make it harder to know where to start, and some pathways saw lower uptake as a result. We therefore consolidated to two core pathways that cover the most common professional learning needs across the University.<\/p>\n

The two revamped pathways are:<\/strong><\/p>\n