Whether you are new to teaching at MQ, experienced and just need some technology tips or ready to undertake something more structured – we’ve got you covered. If time is of the essence, perhaps start with one of the ‘quick reads’.
Quick reads
For teaching inspiration, ideas and tips, access this curated list of relevant short articles.
Popular topics include active learning, technology, academic integrity, reflection, teaching online and more.
September workshops
| Title | Description | How to access | Duration |
| Make your Zoom sessions more interactive | Are you making the most of Zoom functions to teach your classes? In this workshop we’ll share some real-life examples of how other teachers have been using Zoom features (polls, annotations, breakout rooms) to make their classes more interactive. Get inspired and try out some of these features! | Register here and we’ll send you the Zoom link to join | 1 hour |
Observe teaching in action
Experienced and dedicated MQ teaching staff are opening up the door to their classroom in this Peer Observation of Teaching pilot program, providing you with a unique opportunity to observe one of their classes. Available 22 September – 3 November. Read More
Short courses and self-paced learning: Hot topics – access anytime
Go at your own pace with these learning modules and resources.
Some of these are accessible via Workday, Macquarie’s HR system. Log in using your MQ OneID and then look under ‘Topics’ for learning and teaching related modules.
| Title | Description | How to access | Duration |
| Academic Integrity Module for Staff (Foundation) | An overview of academic integrity for teaching staff. | Via Workday | 45 minutes |
| Staff Academic Integrity Module (Advanced): Fostering a culture of academic integrity across the faculty | This module provides solutions to common barriers faced when trying to implement academic integrity good practice in the classroom. It looks at why a whole-of-faculty approach is needed and includes suggestions for coordinating a whole-of-faculty approach to academic integrity. | Via Workday | 10 minutes |
| Staff Academic Integrity Module (Advanced): Assessments and Academic Integrity | This module explores assessment design. Is it possible to design a ‘cheat-proof’ assessment? Or is assessment design one element in a more complex strategy aimed at deterring breaches of academic integrity? | Via Workday | 10 minutes |
| Active Learning: 2 self-paced modules | Module 1 covers the basics for implementing active learning in your classroom: popular low-stakes techniques, key literature findings and practical tips on using MQ-supported technologies. Module 2 covers more advanced active learning techniques as well as practical tips and suggestions for tackling common issues with active learning. | iLearn modules | 45 minutes each |
| Echo360 Universal Capture | Learn how to create, edit, upload and share your own recorded media using Echo360 Universal Capture software. | Via Workday | 35 minutes |
| Enhance your online presence | Get ready to present your best self for online teaching, whether you are running classes via Zoom or recording lectures. This series of short videos, called ‘Discover your voice’ and ‘Discover your online presence’, was created by an experienced voice coach. Also great for students creating online presentations or videos. | Discover your voice and online presence series | 5 minutes each |
| Guided online teaching project | Get personalised support for your online teaching project. Read more here. | Register your interest | 5 hours |
| Learning and Teaching Staff Induction Module | For new commencing MQ L&T staff. Get the run down on all the important learning and teaching things you need to know when you first commence at Macquarie. | Access via Workday, Macquarie’s HR system | 35 minutes |
| Online Learning Design for Educators (Coursera specialisation) | Improve your online teaching skills: design, develop and deliver effective and engaging online learning experiences. There are 3 courses: 1: Online Education – the foundations of online teaching 2: Create video, audio & infographics for online learning 3: Online teaching – using Zoom to connect with learners. You can audit to view the materials, enrol in just 1 course, or complete all 3. | MQ staff can register for free via Coursera for MQ | 15 hours per course or 3-4 months to complete the full specialisation |
| Teaching Online Program | A combination of a self-access and facilitated training focused on Teaching Online. Attend a Teaching via Zoom workshop early in the semester and work though other resources and activities at your own time/pace. Participants will be eligible for a certificate of completion. | Register your interest | 5 hours |
| Technologies and tools: Quick guides on everything! | The Technologies and tools website has information and quick guides on all of the learning technologies and tools available to support learning and teaching. | Technologies and Tools Website | |
| Using iLearn and other learning technology and tools (workshops) | A series of specialised workshops to support all staff in using our learning technologies. Includes iLearn Basics, using Gradebook, Feedback Studio and Rubrics. Targeted workshops for tutors and unit convenors plus a new workshop on using ECHO360 universal capture. | Workshops on Teche Events | 90 minutes |
| Zoom for Teaching self-paced module | Learn how to set up and work with – and in – Zoom for learning and teaching: practical tips and techniques, using basic Zoom functions, recommended set-up options, tweaking default options and how to make your Zoom teaching sessions more interactive and engaging. | iLearn Module | 45 minutes |
Find your PLaCE Persona to access PD and resources relevant for you
Click on the Persona activity image below to start. Choose the Persona that best describes you and click on that. You will then see a couple of developmental capabilities from the Professional Learning & Capability Enhancement (PLaCE) Framework that are relevant to the selected role. There are suggestions for targeted professional development resources, programs and/or communities of practice to support you in achieving those capabilities. Note you may find that your specific role crosses over with more than just one of the personas, in which case we invite you to look at both Personas to see the suggestions for development and capability enhancement.
External professional learning
| Title | Description | How to access |
| Contemporary Approaches to University Teaching MOOC | A self-paced teaching induction course which includes content developed by Macquarie University staff | Enrol here |
| Transforming Assessment webinar series | Exploring assessment in higher education with a particular focus on use of technology to enhance the assessment of student learning. View over 100 recordings of past events from 2010 to 2020 and join the upcoming events | Transforming assessment website |
| Coursera | Macquarie staff have free access to Macquarie created courses on the Coursera platform. Create an account using your Macquarie email address. Explore what’s available! | Coursera for MQ |
Join a community of practice
There are some great opportunities for you to engage with like-minded colleagues. Why not join one of these Communities of Practice groups:
- Learning and Teaching Podcast Discussion Club – like a book club, for podcasts.
- Learning and Teaching SWAT Team – a network for learning designers and learning and teaching support staff.
- Teaching and Leadership Community of Practice – shape how we lead learning and teaching at MQ.
- Learning Technology Research Cluster Group – exchange ideas and share information about research into learning technologies.
For more information or to join a Community of Practice
There’s more to come…
The Learning and Teaching Staff Development Team is offering, and supporting Faculties to offer, professional learning programs and resources for teaching. There are further programs and resources still under development.
New releases – coming soon:
- Introduction to MQCMS module
- Teaching online self-paced program
- Series of articles showcasing our HE Fellows
- Additional Advanced Academic Integrity modules for staff
We will be releasing further resources throughout the session via the Teche blog. Ensure you don’t miss out by subscribing to Teche.
Now accepting EOI’s for 2022 intake of Beginning to Teach program
We are already underway with the Session 2 offering of the Beginning to Teach (BTT) program, but you can register your interest to participate in the program for S1 next year. BTT is a 4-week online program designed to develop the teaching capability of those with limited or no experience of teaching. The program includes an opportunity for participants to plan, facilitate and evaluate a short (‘micro’) teaching session and receive peer feedback.
Read the BTT Program Guide and if you’d like to participate in 2022 Express your interest
These professional learning for teaching development offerings align with the Professional Learning and Capability Enhancement (PLaCE) Framework and have been guided by the objectives of the University Operating Plan and faculty learning and teaching support priorities.
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