Florence Chiew, Social Sciences & International Studies; Lisa Ford, History & Philosophy; Rebecca LeBard – Biotechnology & Biomolecular Sciences Do you encounter difficulties engaging students in pre-class reading or other preparation work? Do you suspect your students sometimes just ‘wing it’ in your class? Pre-class preparation enables students to engage in class activities and supports […]
Entries Tagged as 'Events'
Improving Student Engagement with Pre-class Preparation Work: Panel Session with UNSW Academics 12 April, 1 – 2pm, Goodsell LG19
March 31st, 2011 · No Comments · Events, Talking about Teaching
Tags:participation·teaching
Using Video in your Teaching: Why and How? 8 March 2011, 1-2pm, Goodsell LG29
February 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Events, Showcasing Teaching
Are you interested in learning about how video can be used in teaching? This seminar, led by L&T’s Creative Development Team, will outline why you might want to use video in your teaching, explore how to go about doing this and articulate the support available to academics interested in using video to enhance their students’ […]
**2011 Seminars are currently being planned and will commence in March. Please check back here in mid-February for full details**
January 27th, 2011 · No Comments · Announcements, Events
**2011 Seminars are currently being planned and will commence in March. Please check back here in mid-February for full details**
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Thursday – Familiarity Breeds Content: Bridging the Gap between Online Learning and Social Media with PeerWise
October 25th, 2010 · No Comments · Events, Showcasing Teaching, Technology Enabled Learning & Teaching
Paul Denny, University of Auckland 28 October, 12 – 2pm LG 29 Goodsell Building This hands-on workshop introduces the PeerWise tool, giving participants an opportunity to experiment with the interface and view typical examples of the real-time feedback that is produced. Benefits of involving students in the construction and sharing of assessment questions will also […]
Tags:community·feedback·peerwise·social media·student engagement·TELT·workshop
Next week: Investigating the Impact of Technology-enabled Learning and Teaching (TELT) on Student Participation and Student-to-Student Dialogue in Large Lecture Classes
October 12th, 2010 · No Comments · Events, Research, Showcasing Teaching, Technology Enabled Learning & Teaching
Dr Katrina Moore, FASS 18 October, 12.30 – 2pm Learning & Teaching Workshop (Room 416), Level 4 Mathews Building This workshop will explore the role that online discussion forums can play in facilitating dialogue and interaction among students in large lecture classes. Findings from a research project currently underway in a 2nd-year FASS course will […]
Tags:large classes·learning and teaching·lectures·research·technology·TELT
Upcoming: Academia, Wikipedia and Social Media’s Reframing of Academic Power/Knowledge Arrangements
October 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Events, Research, Researching Learning and Teaching, Technology Enabled Learning & Teaching
Dr Henk Eijkman, ADFA 11 October, 12.30 – 2pm Learning & Teaching Workshop (Room 416), Level 4 Mathews Building While there is much hype about academics’ attitude to Wikipedia there have been few if any empirical studies. The aim of this research was to ascertain how academics respond to Wikipedia as an iconic social media […]
Exploring the affordances of the online learning tool, UNSW Wikispaces, in enhancing the group assessment experience for both students and tutors
September 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · Events, Research, Researching Learning and Teaching, Resources, Technology Enabled Learning & Teaching, Uncategorized
Helen Caple (EMPA) & Mike Bogle (TRC/FASS) In this seminar Helen and Mike reported on the initial findings from a small research project investigating the large enrolment course experience in relation to group assessment and online learning tools, in particular UNSW Wikispaces. You can view their slides here: Helen Caple & Mike Bogle Slides You can read […]
Tags:assessment·FASS·group·learning and teaching·online·technology·TELT·wikispaces
Upcoming Seminar: Scaffolding Learning in an Online Environment
September 13th, 2010 · No Comments · Events, Showcasing Teaching, Technology Enabled Learning & Teaching
Dr Arianne Rourke & Kathryn Coleman, COFA 21 September, 12.30 – 2pm, Learning & Teaching Workshop (Room 416), Level 4 Mathews Building, Kensington Campus In a Postgraduate course on writing a research paper, students learn online using peer review, concept mapping and worked examples to scaffold the learning experience and support active, student-centered learning. Dr […]
Tags:concept mapping·online·peer review·scaffolding·student-centred·TELT
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 · No Comments · Announcements, Events, Technology Enabled Learning & Teaching
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? […]
Upcoming Seminar – Work-centred Learning: Lessons Learned after 10 years of Practice
August 2nd, 2010 · No Comments · Announcements, Events, Technology Enabled Learning & Teaching
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 […]