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How do I encourage students to use their webcams? 4 practical ideas
Tired of black rectangles with students’ names instead of video? Feeling like you are talking into a void? This post will give you some practical strategies to encourage your students to use their cameras.
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Have you tried blind marking yet?
Pros, cons and practical tips for using blind marking in iLearn and Turnitin.
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Hand-picked resources and a step-by-step guide on getting started with SOTL
Are you new to the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL)? Here's a curated list of resources and a step-by-step guide to get you started.
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So, I tested 2 options for interactive videos (H5P and Echo360), and here’s what I found..
MQ has 2 options for interactive video: H5P and Echo360. Which one is better? Let's compare!
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Convening a unit? Here are graphic syllabus resources for you!
Students tend to do better when they clearly understand how unit elements are interrelated. Here's one tool to achieve it.
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Are your ZOOM settings helping or hindering your classroom?
4 Zoom settings you might want to change (or not)
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4 ideas for more engaging Zoom lessons
Practical tips and examples for more engaging Zoom lessons
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Is he not university ready or is the UNIVERSITY not student-ready?
I was recently talking to a neighbour who started at one of the Sydney universities this year. What he said really surprised me...
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Gender and group work- something you (probably) didn’t realise
Gender and group work. What happens when female students are in the minority?