Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

Rubrics and Canvas (with Cogniti Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will reviewing and embedding your rubrics in Canvas so that you can take advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an AI Cogniti rubric assistant!

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

Rubrics and Canvas (with Cogniti Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will reviewing and embedding your rubrics in Canvas so that you can take advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an AI Cogniti rubric assistant!

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Rubrics and Canvas (with Cogniti Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will reviewing and embedding your rubrics in Canvas so that you can take advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an AI Cogniti rubric assistant!

Group Work in Canvas (with Cogniti Coach for students)

This 90-minute workshop focuses on group assignments using Canvas. The workshop will cover the rationale for group work, a brief overview of options to scaffold group assignments to produce meaningful and productive collaborative learning. We will provide some basic technical help to set up Canvas for these purposes and to to support efficient administration of group work. We will also try out the Designing for Diversity Cogniti assistant that supports you to think about designing with the needs of all your students in mind. 

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

MPLF M17 - Designers' Community of Practice - Connections

Designers' Community of Practice - Connections is a community of practice for educational designers, educational support officers, and anyone interested in advancing learning design at the University. 

In this two-hour session, colleagues from across the University (please click through for more about our speakers) showcase their recent projects.

MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 01 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to explore factors that shape how students learn, and to think about how we might best facilitate this. The module covers a few key principles of learning drawn from the learning sciences and explores how these principles impact student learning. You'll then examine how these learning principles can be applied in the classroom and reflect on how your own experiences as a learner can help to better understand the principles and the perspectives of your students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

This 2-hour session is part of Module 03 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

Inclusive teaching is about designing learning experiences that cater for all students, regardless of factors such ethnic background, social status, or gender. In this module, we will discuss the importance of inclusive teaching and some of the challenges we face as instructors when teaching the diverse student populations that make up our classes. We will cover examples of teaching practices and language that can isolate particular student populations and consider strategies we can use to avoid these practices in our own teaching context.

For full module details visit: MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M04 - Curriculum design and constructive alignment

This 2-hour session is part of Module 04 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to critically examine the design of our units and make sure that the assessments, teaching/learning activities, and learning outcomes are cohesively connected. We'll spend some time looking at the elements of 'constructive alignment' and the importance of making sure that we assess what we actually want students to learn, and design learning experiences in a way that helps students do this. We'll also lay out plans of our units so that we can see how to better align its various components.

For full module details visit: MPLF M04 - Curriculum design and constructive alignment

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M13 - Designing for blended and online learning

This 2-hour session is part of Module 13 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to help us consider the design and use of online spaces, such as Canvas, in a more systematic and evidence-based way. We will consider the elements of good site design from our own, student, and evidence-based perspectives, and then formulate a design for effective online learning. On the way, we'll address ideas around structure and organisation, simple tools that can be used, as well as Universal Design for Learning principles to ensure that our learning designs will benefit all students.

For full module details visit: M13 - Designing for blended and online learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning (for unit coordinators)

This 2-hour session is part of Module 05 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom. The aim of this module is to strengthen our approaches to understanding assessments and providing feedback to students. This version of M05 has been specifically designed for unit coordinators, lecturers, educational designers and anyone involved in the design and implementation of assessment and feedback for units of study. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M06 - Supporting student cohorts and teaching teams

This 2-hour session is part of Module 06 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The dual aims of this module are to develop your abilities to (i) support student cohorts (including larger cohorts, and those in transition to university study) and (ii) tutors, sessional staff, and other staff working with you.  We will cover a range of tools and resources that can help with understanding and supporting your cohort of learners, and plan achievable changes that can be made to improve their learning experience. We will also discuss key principles for supporting and managing staff, and consider how we can better communicate with and grow our teams. This module is useful for any unit coordinator, and particularly first year coordinators.

For full module details visit: MPLF M06 - Supporting student cohorts and teaching teams

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M10 Enhancing group work

This 2-hour session is part of Module 10 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

Groups can provide a place where subject material can be fully engaged with, processed and integrated into the learner's pre-existing conception of reality. Personal responsibility to fellow students can be a motivating factor in actually getting to grips with the subject. Group-work is often an extremely effective method of achieving this deep approach. The reverse, however, can also be true: if the group dynamics cause members to withdraw and choose survival and a quick way out of conflict this in turn can encourage a surface approach to learning.

For full module details visit: MPLF M10 - Enhancing group work

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M15 - Creating and using educational media

This 2-hour session is part of Module 15 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to provide some evidence-based approaches to using teacher-generated and student-generated media to enhance learning. Focusing primarily on video, we will discuss key considerations when designing and making effective educational videos, and then plan to transform a concept into a video. We will also examine student-generated videos for assessment and other learning, considering some key implications such as assessment, risk, and support. Finally, we will get hands-on with some media equipment and experiment with different techniques that you and your students could use.

For full module details visit: MPLF M15 - Creating and using educational media

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M16 - Research and ethics in evidence-based learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 16 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to upskill staff in performing 'scholarship of teaching and learning' (SoTL), which involves systematic inquiry into the processes and outcomes of student learning in order to make these public and further improve teaching practices. We will discuss the ins and outs and practical techniques for 'doing research' on your own students and your own learning and teaching, as well as approaches to human ethics approvals..

For full module details visit: M16 - Research and ethics in evidence-based learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M21 - Supporting interdisciplinary learning

This 2-hour session is part of Module 21 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

Interdisciplinary teaching facilitates the synthesis of ideas from different academic disciplines, often in search of novel solutions to complex and authentic problems. This module aims to support educators in designing and delivering interdisciplinary activities and assessments in their own contexts. You will learn how to support the development of skills necessary for collaboration across different perspectives and knowledge bases. 

For full module details visit: M21 - Supporting interdisciplinary learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M20 - Supporting diverse experiences in learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 20 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to equip educators with the skills to support learners to interact, collaborate and learn despite differences in cultural backgrounds, beliefs, ideologies, and opinions. This module will explore ways to build cultural awareness among teaching staff and students and examine how to ensure cultural differences become a source of richness in the classroom. You’ll explore case studies involving difficult conversations and plan for how to approach similar situations in your own learning and teaching context to transform them into important learning moments.

For full module details visit: MPLF M20 - Supporting diverse experiences in learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M14 - Online tools for interactive and collaborative learning

This 2-hour session is part of Module 14 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

This module aims to help you effectively seek out appropriate technology-based solutions to specific teaching and learning issues and apply them effectively in your context. You will explore how taking a considered approach to integrating online tools into your teaching and learning context lets you 1) draw on the capabilities that online tools can offer, 2) increase your chances of success and 3) build more opportunities for interactive and collaborative learning experiences into your teaching.

For full module details visit: M14 - Online tools for interactive and collaborative learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M08 - Engaging students in lectures and large classes

This 2-hour session is part of Module 08 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be run on Gadi (Camperdown/Darlington) campus, room to be confirmed.

In this module, you will investigate effective ways to construct your lectures, with a specific focus on how to design and incorporate active learning into your classroom. You will also explore how you can harness theories from the learning sciences to best facilitate the learning of your students in your context. You will even get a chance to put what you learn into practice by hacking some real lectures, transforming them into what you see as ideal learning experiences for your students.

For full module details visit: MPLF M08 - Engaging students in lectures and large classes

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M09 - Engaging students in small classes

This 2-hour session is part of Module 09 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered in person on Gadi (Camperdown/Darlington) campus - location to be confirmed.

In this practical and hands-on module, we'll look at the characteristics of an effective small class and run through practical approaches to encourage discussion, critical thought, and student engagement. A must for anyone teaching in tutorials, seminars, and other small-class environments.

For full module details visit: MPLF M09 - Engaging students in small classes

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M11 - Microteaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 11 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered on Camperdown campus (room location will be communicated to registrants via emails). 

"Microteaching" is a teaching session conducted in a short period of time. The aim of the microteaching module is to give you an opportunity to try some new and different ways of teaching and receive feedback in a supportive environment. During the module you get the chance to deliver your own microteaching activity, as well as receive formative (constructive) feedback to help you improve your future teaching.

For full module details visit: M11 - Microteaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 01 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to explore factors that shape how students learn, and to think about how we might best facilitate this. The module covers a few key principles of learning drawn from the learning sciences and explores how these principles impact student learning. You'll then examine how these learning principles can be applied in the classroom and reflect on how your own experiences as a learner can help to better understand the principles and the perspectives of your students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M09 - Engaging students in small classes

This 2-hour session is part of Module 09 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered in person on Gadi (Camperdown/Darlington) campus - location to be confirmed.

In this practical and hands-on module, we'll look at the characteristics of an effective small class and run through practical approaches to encourage discussion, critical thought, and student engagement. A must for anyone teaching in tutorials, seminars, and other small-class environments.

For full module details visit: MPLF M09 - Engaging students in small classes

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning (for tutors)

This 2-hour session is part of Module 05 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom. The aim of this module is to strengthen our approaches to understanding assessments and providing feedback to students. This version of M05 has been specifically designed for tutors, demonstrators, and anyone involved in marking and providing feedback on student work. We will look at how and why we assess and give feedback to students, practice marking and giving feedback with rubrics, and explore what makes feedback most effective for students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

[FULLY BOOKED] Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

[FULLY BOOKED] Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning (for unit coordinators)

This 2-hour session is part of Module 05 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom. The aim of this module is to strengthen our approaches to understanding assessments and providing feedback to students. This version of M05 has been specifically designed for unit coordinators, lecturers, educational designers and anyone involved in the design and implementation of assessment and feedback for units of study. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning (for tutors)

This 2-hour session is part of Module 05 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom. The aim of this module is to strengthen our approaches to understanding assessments and providing feedback to students. This version of M05 has been specifically designed for tutors, demonstrators, and anyone involved in marking and providing feedback on student work. We will look at how and why we assess and give feedback to students, practice marking and giving feedback with rubrics, and explore what makes feedback most effective for students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Introduction to H5P

Getting started with H5P

This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom. 

Introduction to H5P

Getting started with H5P

This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom. 

Introduction to H5P

Getting started with H5P

This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom. 

Introduction to H5P

Getting started with H5P

This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom. 

Introduction to H5P

Getting started with H5P

This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom. 

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

[FULLY BOOKED] Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

[FULLY BOOKED] Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

OLE improvement workshop

This session is an opportunity to meet other OLE coordinators and brainstorm ideas for improving OLE design, including ideas about how to implement lane 2 assessments and the possibilities of using Gen AI.

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

OLE improvement workshop

This session is an opportunity to meet other OLE coordinators and brainstorm ideas for improving OLE design, including ideas about how to implement lane 2 assessments and the possibilities of using Gen AI.

Easy video editing with Adobe Premiere Rush

Adobe Premiere Rush is a simple video editor that is available as part of the Adobe Creative Suite, provided to all staff at the University of Sydney. This workshop will show you how to import, cut, edit and export video, for use in any context. For teaching staff, we recommend taking this workshop in combination with M15 of the Modular Professional learning Framework.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

Introduction to H5P

Getting started with H5P

This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom. 

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

Rubrics and Canvas (with Cogniti Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will reviewing and embedding your rubrics in Canvas so that you can take advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an AI Cogniti rubric assistant!

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

Rubrics and Canvas (with Cogniti Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will reviewing and embedding your rubrics in Canvas so that you can take advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an AI Cogniti rubric assistant!

MPLF M17 - Designers' Community of Practice - Connections

Designers' Community of Practice - Connections is a community of practice for educational designers, educational support officers, and anyone interested in advancing learning design at the University. 

In this two-hour session, colleagues from across the University (please click through for more about our speakers) showcase their recent projects.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

Early feedback tasks in 2024 (General session)

The Higher Education Support Amendment (Response to the Australian Universities Accord Interim Report) Bill 2023, effective 1 January 2024, has mandated the development of a Support for Students policy at all Australian universities, requiring among other things a pre-census task with feedback to be introduced in all first-year units. In this session we will outline Sydney's response to this change and offer frameworks for converting existing or designing new tasks in individual units to meet our requirements.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 01 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to explore factors that shape how students learn, and to think about how we might best facilitate this. The module covers a few key principles of learning drawn from the learning sciences and explores how these principles impact student learning. You'll then examine how these learning principles can be applied in the classroom and reflect on how your own experiences as a learner can help to better understand the principles and the perspectives of your students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

This 2-hour session is part of Module 03 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

Inclusive teaching is about designing learning experiences that cater for all students, regardless of factors such ethnic background, social status, or gender. In this module, we will discuss the importance of inclusive teaching and some of the challenges we face as instructors when teaching the diverse student populations that make up our classes. We will cover examples of teaching practices and language that can isolate particular student populations and consider strategies we can use to avoid these practices in our own teaching context.

For full module details visit: MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M04 - Curriculum design and constructive alignment

This 2-hour session is part of Module 04 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to critically examine the design of our units and make sure that the assessments, teaching/learning activities, and learning outcomes are cohesively connected. We'll spend some time looking at the elements of 'constructive alignment' and the importance of making sure that we assess what we actually want students to learn, and design learning experiences in a way that helps students do this. We'll also lay out plans of our units so that we can see how to better align its various components.

For full module details visit: MPLF M04 - Curriculum design and constructive alignment

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

MPLF M13 - Designing for blended and online learning

This 2-hour session is part of Module 13 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to help us consider the design and use of online spaces, such as Canvas, in a more systematic and evidence-based way. We will consider the elements of good site design from our own, student, and evidence-based perspectives, and then formulate a design for effective online learning. On the way, we'll address ideas around structure and organisation, simple tools that can be used, as well as Universal Design for Learning principles to ensure that our learning designs will benefit all students.

For full module details visit: M13 - Designing for blended and online learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning (for unit coordinators)

This 2-hour session is part of Module 05 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom. The aim of this module is to strengthen our approaches to understanding assessments and providing feedback to students. This version of M05 has been specifically designed for unit coordinators, lecturers, educational designers and anyone involved in the design and implementation of assessment and feedback for units of study. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Rubrics and Canvas (with Cogniti Assistant)

Join us for a 90 minute workshop which will reviewing and embedding your rubrics in Canvas so that you can take advantage of the efficiencies of SpeedGrader. We will look at the range of Canvas Rubric features for criteria weighting, setting up grade boundaries, providing feedback to students and how this translates to your Markbook. Introducing an AI Cogniti rubric assistant!

MPLF M06 - Supporting student cohorts and teaching teams

This 2-hour session is part of Module 06 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The dual aims of this module are to develop your abilities to (i) support student cohorts (including larger cohorts, and those in transition to university study) and (ii) tutors, sessional staff, and other staff working with you.  We will cover a range of tools and resources that can help with understanding and supporting your cohort of learners, and plan achievable changes that can be made to improve their learning experience. We will also discuss key principles for supporting and managing staff, and consider how we can better communicate with and grow our teams. This module is useful for any unit coordinator, and particularly first year coordinators.

For full module details visit: MPLF M06 - Supporting student cohorts and teaching teams

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M10 Enhancing group work

This 2-hour session is part of Module 10 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

Groups can provide a place where subject material can be fully engaged with, processed and integrated into the learner's pre-existing conception of reality. Personal responsibility to fellow students can be a motivating factor in actually getting to grips with the subject. Group-work is often an extremely effective method of achieving this deep approach. The reverse, however, can also be true: if the group dynamics cause members to withdraw and choose survival and a quick way out of conflict this in turn can encourage a surface approach to learning.

For full module details visit: MPLF M10 - Enhancing group work

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Group Work in Canvas (with Cogniti Coach for students)

This 90-minute workshop focuses on group assignments using Canvas. The workshop will cover the rationale for group work, a brief overview of options to scaffold group assignments to produce meaningful and productive collaborative learning. We will provide some basic technical help to set up Canvas for these purposes and to to support efficient administration of group work. We will also try out the Designing for Diversity Cogniti assistant that supports you to think about designing with the needs of all your students in mind. 

MPLF M15 - Creating and using educational media

This 2-hour session is part of Module 15 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to provide some evidence-based approaches to using teacher-generated and student-generated media to enhance learning. Focusing primarily on video, we will discuss key considerations when designing and making effective educational videos, and then plan to transform a concept into a video. We will also examine student-generated videos for assessment and other learning, considering some key implications such as assessment, risk, and support. Finally, we will get hands-on with some media equipment and experiment with different techniques that you and your students could use.

For full module details visit: MPLF M15 - Creating and using educational media

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

Introduction to H5P

Getting started with H5P

This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom. 

MPLF M16 - Research and ethics in evidence-based learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 16 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to upskill staff in performing 'scholarship of teaching and learning' (SoTL), which involves systematic inquiry into the processes and outcomes of student learning in order to make these public and further improve teaching practices. We will discuss the ins and outs and practical techniques for 'doing research' on your own students and your own learning and teaching, as well as approaches to human ethics approvals..

For full module details visit: M16 - Research and ethics in evidence-based learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

MPLF M21 - Supporting interdisciplinary learning

This 2-hour session is part of Module 21 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

Interdisciplinary teaching facilitates the synthesis of ideas from different academic disciplines, often in search of novel solutions to complex and authentic problems. This module aims to support educators in designing and delivering interdisciplinary activities and assessments in their own contexts. You will learn how to support the development of skills necessary for collaboration across different perspectives and knowledge bases. 

For full module details visit: M21 - Supporting interdisciplinary learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M20 - Supporting diverse experiences in learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 20 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to equip educators with the skills to support learners to interact, collaborate and learn despite differences in cultural backgrounds, beliefs, ideologies, and opinions. This module will explore ways to build cultural awareness among teaching staff and students and examine how to ensure cultural differences become a source of richness in the classroom. You’ll explore case studies involving difficult conversations and plan for how to approach similar situations in your own learning and teaching context to transform them into important learning moments.

For full module details visit: MPLF M20 - Supporting diverse experiences in learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M14 - Online tools for interactive and collaborative learning

This 2-hour session is part of Module 14 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

This module aims to help you effectively seek out appropriate technology-based solutions to specific teaching and learning issues and apply them effectively in your context. You will explore how taking a considered approach to integrating online tools into your teaching and learning context lets you 1) draw on the capabilities that online tools can offer, 2) increase your chances of success and 3) build more opportunities for interactive and collaborative learning experiences into your teaching.

For full module details visit: M14 - Online tools for interactive and collaborative learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Early Feedback Task MCQs with Cogniti

Join us for a 1 hour workshop where we will review the purpose and nature of the Early Feedback Task. We will briefly examine Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for learning and some guidelines for writing quality MCQs before we jump into using the Cogniti MCQ assistant. You will have time to practice using the agent to produce questions specifically for your teaching area.

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

MPLF M08 - Engaging students in lectures and large classes

This 2-hour session is part of Module 08 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be run on Gadi (Camperdown/Darlington) campus, room to be confirmed.

In this module, you will investigate effective ways to construct your lectures, with a specific focus on how to design and incorporate active learning into your classroom. You will also explore how you can harness theories from the learning sciences to best facilitate the learning of your students in your context. You will even get a chance to put what you learn into practice by hacking some real lectures, transforming them into what you see as ideal learning experiences for your students.

For full module details visit: MPLF M08 - Engaging students in lectures and large classes

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Assessments and Canvas (Designing for Diversity Cogniti Assistant)

This 90 minute introductory workshop focuses on setting up assessment groups and the basics of designing and building a Canvas assessment. The workshop includes an opportunity to work on your own assessment with support from an Educational Designer.  

Introduction to H5P

Getting started with H5P

This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom. 

MPLF M09 - Engaging students in small classes

This 2-hour session is part of Module 09 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered in person on Gadi (Camperdown/Darlington) campus - location to be confirmed.

In this practical and hands-on module, we'll look at the characteristics of an effective small class and run through practical approaches to encourage discussion, critical thought, and student engagement. A must for anyone teaching in tutorials, seminars, and other small-class environments.

For full module details visit: MPLF M09 - Engaging students in small classes

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

MPLF M11 - Microteaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 11 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered on Camperdown campus (room location will be communicated to registrants via emails). 

"Microteaching" is a teaching session conducted in a short period of time. The aim of the microteaching module is to give you an opportunity to try some new and different ways of teaching and receive feedback in a supportive environment. During the module you get the chance to deliver your own microteaching activity, as well as receive formative (constructive) feedback to help you improve your future teaching.

For full module details visit: M11 - Microteaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

This 2-hour session is part of Module 01 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

The aim of this module is to explore factors that shape how students learn, and to think about how we might best facilitate this. The module covers a few key principles of learning drawn from the learning sciences and explores how these principles impact student learning. You'll then examine how these learning principles can be applied in the classroom and reflect on how your own experiences as a learner can help to better understand the principles and the perspectives of your students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

MPLF M09 - Engaging students in small classes

This 2-hour session is part of Module 09 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered in person on Gadi (Camperdown/Darlington) campus - location to be confirmed.

In this practical and hands-on module, we'll look at the characteristics of an effective small class and run through practical approaches to encourage discussion, critical thought, and student engagement. A must for anyone teaching in tutorials, seminars, and other small-class environments.

For full module details visit: MPLF M09 - Engaging students in small classes

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Introduction to H5P

Getting started with H5P

This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom. 

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning (for tutors)

This 2-hour session is part of Module 05 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom. The aim of this module is to strengthen our approaches to understanding assessments and providing feedback to students. This version of M05 has been specifically designed for tutors, demonstrators, and anyone involved in marking and providing feedback on student work. We will look at how and why we assess and give feedback to students, practice marking and giving feedback with rubrics, and explore what makes feedback most effective for students. 

For full module details visit: MPLF M05 - Assessment and feedback for learning

To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.

Designing for Diversity

Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

SEAMS for professional staff

This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

Introduction to H5P

Getting started with H5P

This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom. 

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.

DIY Recording Booth Face to Face Orientation Session

The orientation is a 1.5-hour interactive workshop aimed at introducing you to recording, editing and publishing videos in the DIY Recording Booth.