Margaret Blackmore, UNSW Library 23 August, 12.30 – 2pm Learning & Teaching Workshop (Room 416), Level 4 Mathews Building This is a facilitated discussion session. Please feel free to bring along your lunch. If you have general TELT questions there will also be time to discuss these. You must register to attend at: www.edtec.unsw.edu.au/event_rego/events.cfm Questions? […]
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Upcoming Seminar: Discussion about use of Wikipedia and other online sources of information in the classroom and the concept of authoritative or scholarly information
August 2nd, 2010 · Comments Off on Upcoming Seminar: Discussion about use of Wikipedia and other online sources of information in the classroom and the concept of authoritative or scholarly information · 392, 393, 643
Upcoming Seminar – Work-centred Learning: Lessons Learned after 10 years of Practice
August 2nd, 2010 · Comments Off on Upcoming Seminar – Work-centred Learning: Lessons Learned after 10 years of Practice · 392, 393, 643
A/Prof Sami Kara, Faculty of Engineering 9 August, 12.30 pm – 2.00 pm, Learning & Teaching Workshop (Room 416), Level 4 Mathews Building, Kensington Campus Course coordinator Dr Sami Kara will show how a first-year course in Design and Manufacturing was redesigned to mirror a real-life design and manufacturing project, of the kind that professional […]
Upcoming Seminar: Questionmark Perception
July 25th, 2010 · Comments Off on Upcoming Seminar: Questionmark Perception · 393, 643
Questionmark Perception™ (QMP): A tool for authoring, delivering and reporting on web-based assessments and surveys linked from Blackboard or Moodle A/Prof Gary M. Velan, School of Medical Sciences 26 July, 12.30 – 2pm Learning & Teaching Workshop (Room 416), Level 4 Mathews Building This seminar is intended to provide participants with opportunities to: Discuss the […]
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Upcoming Seminar – The Flat World has Swung Open: How Web Technology is Revolutionizing Education
July 13th, 2010 · Comments Off on Upcoming Seminar – The Flat World has Swung Open: How Web Technology is Revolutionizing Education · 392, 393, 643
The Flat World has Swung Open: How Web Technology is Revolutionizing Education Prof Curtis Bonk, University of Indiana 16 July, 10.00am – 11.30am, Learning & Teaching Workshop (Room 416), Level 4 Mathews Building, Kensington Campus Building on Thomas Friedman’s book, The World is Flat, Curt Bonk’s new book “The World is Open” offers an intriguing […]
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Rescheduled: Exploring Threshold Concepts NOW: 2nd December, 12-1.30pm
November 22nd, 2009 · Comments Off on Rescheduled: Exploring Threshold Concepts NOW: 2nd December, 12-1.30pm · 393, Exploring Threshold Concepts
This will be the second seminar in the ‘Exploring Threshold Concepts Series’. The aims of these sessions are twofold – firstly to showcase research that is being done into the area of threshold concepts at UNSW secondly, to provide the opportunity for participates to discuss their own research – or potential research – into this […]
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Write-up: Showcasing Teaching: Using Online Role Play in Teaching, 11th November
November 15th, 2009 · Comments Off on Write-up: Showcasing Teaching: Using Online Role Play in Teaching, 11th November · 393, Resources, Showcasing Teaching
Using Role Play in Teaching Presentations by John Shepherd & Alison Rutherford John Shepherd and Alison Rutherford shared their experiences of using online role play to effectively engage students and “increase their understanding of human interaction, social dynamics and systems involving human activity” (Shepherd, 2009 in presentation). Key features of online role play include: Students […]
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Write-up: Exploring Threshold Concepts: Using Threshold Concepts to Generate a New Understanding of Learning & Teaching Biology, 28th October
November 15th, 2009 · Comments Off on Write-up: Exploring Threshold Concepts: Using Threshold Concepts to Generate a New Understanding of Learning & Teaching Biology, 28th October · 393, Exploring Threshold Concepts
The first of the ‘Exploring Threshold Concepts’ seminars was held on the 28th October. Noel Whitaker (Faculty of Science) and Chris Hughes (Faculty of Medicine) presented the ALTC funded project they are involved in: ‘Using Threshold Concepts to Generate a New Understanding of Teaching and Learning Biology’, which is a collaboration between UNSW, USyd and […]
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Upcoming: Researching Learning & Teaching: Research Design & Analysis- Capturing Individuals’ Perceptions of their Development as Learners, Wednesday 18th November, 12-1.30pm
November 15th, 2009 · Comments Off on Upcoming: Researching Learning & Teaching: Research Design & Analysis- Capturing Individuals’ Perceptions of their Development as Learners, Wednesday 18th November, 12-1.30pm · 393, Research, Researching Learning and Teaching
Many of us are interested in investigating the impact of our teaching and courses upon student’s understanding, capability and/or views of learning. This area can, however, be difficult to research. In this session Jacqui McManus will discuss research she has undertaken that studies change in capability, and within this highlight the use of phenomenographic analysis […]
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Write-up: Researching Learning & Teaching: Mapping Areas of Interest, 21st Oct 2009
November 11th, 2009 · Comments Off on Write-up: Researching Learning & Teaching: Mapping Areas of Interest, 21st Oct 2009 · 393, Research, Researching Learning and Teaching, Uncategorized
The first ‘Researching Learning & Teaching’ session was held on 21 October and was facilitated by Jan McLean, Learning & Teaching. The session involved group discussions about the research into learning and teaching people were undertaking and/or interested in, including workplace learning; embedding skills; and informal learning. A full list of themes can be accessed […]
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Upcoming: Showcasing Teaching- Using Online Role Play in Teaching, Wednesday 11th November, 12.30-2pm
November 9th, 2009 · Comments Off on Upcoming: Showcasing Teaching- Using Online Role Play in Teaching, Wednesday 11th November, 12.30-2pm · 393, Showcasing Teaching
Using Role Play in Teaching Presentations by John Shepherd & Alison Rutherford This will take the form of presentations with opportunity for questions and discussions. The session will include an example of online role play used in a simulation of Middle Eastern politics. Time: 12.30-2.00pm Location: Learning & Teaching Commons, Level 4 Mathews Building. Light […]
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