A/Prof Verity Pacey: Personalising online communication for students during these extraordinary times
Verity has recently become a ‘power-user’ and advocate of the iLearn ‘Personalised Learning Designer’ (PLD) tool, running a number of training sessions for DHP staff. Verity says, “It is a huge positive in terms of personalising online communication for our...
Dr Rimante Ronto: Twitter as a learning resource for higher education
Twitter has real-world relevance as it is a common platform in health promotion campaigns and would enable reflective practice through its micro-blogging affordances.
Professor Ian Blair on the teaching and research nexus
Like any great researcher, Ian takes a scientific approach to his teaching: Assessing what he knows about learning and teaching, examining where the knowledge and skill gaps are, collecting data and evaluating his performance. Ian regularly avails himself of learning...
The VC agrees: Alex Bhatti is a rising Early Career Academic and highly regarded by her students
Just this past week Alex Bhatti was awarded not one, but two Vice Chancellor Learning and Teaching awards, in the categories of “student-nominated” and “early career". In this article Alex shares how she caters for student diversity and engages students...
Dr Mira Strkalj on the success of the B.ClinSci under her stewardship as Co-Director
Mira has helped to create a vibrant, student-centred, system based anatomy curriculum within BClinSc. The integrated study of the human body reinforces a sense of gratitude and respect to those who have donated their body for medical education. As she...
Dr Chris Chiu hits TBL out of the park
TBL is a relatively new paradigm in medical education at Macquarie University. It is a teaching approach that is both dialogic and inquiry-driven where the primary responsibility for learning is on the student.
Dr Jen Rowland on the value of the HEA program
Jen explains that if you want to move into any role or promoted position in Higher Education, a HEA Fellowship demonstrates a commitment to teaching and leadership.
Dr Joel Fuller on the articulation of career goals
Joel is only in his third year of teaching but already knows what he wants and where he is going.
Dr Esther Lim on supporting student learning
Esther works hard at improving the quality of her teaching by reflecting on her practice, speaking with colleagues, attending professional learning opportunities and listening to her students.