Category: Practice
Discussions around teaching practice.

Spotlight on practice: Keeping students on track and motivated – Nathan Hart
Nathan Hart (Biology) shares his intensive approach to student communication this year and his own learnings about iLearn – in-between filming experiments on crickets on his kitchen table.

Spotlight on practice – The essentials of online learning: flexibility, genuine care … and a cat – Phil Chappell
Phil Chappell (Linguistics) tells of the importance of showing genuine concern for students and how he redesigned his unit to handle any situation!

Spotlight on practice: adjusting for equity in online learning – Max Harwood
According to his students, a “dedicated professor / tutor is key in making the online experience positive”. In this post, Max Harwood (Anthropology) shares his approach for an equitable online learning experience for all students.

Blended synchronous learning – an example from professional practice
This post shares a few techniques the MQBS Co-op team, the students and I are using to retain interactive discussions and activities in the blended synchronous environment.

Spotlight on practice: Beating the COVID blues and teaching online – John Knox
His students consider him a 'knowledge master' when it comes to helping them learn online. Here, John Knox (Linguistics) shares his thoughts on what works for him when teaching online.

Focus in the Zoom Room
The English Language Centre developed guidelines to promote connection and community when using Zoom with their international students.

Returning to campus: small group classes with an online option
In Session 2, 2020 we return to on campus teaching for small group classes such as tutorials and seminars, but students will have the choice of an online option for those unable to return or who choose to continue their...

Teaching Online: a new program for Tutors and Sessional Staff
Get prepared NOW for teaching online this session: Program starts 22 July. Offered via iLearn, the program brings together the expertise of professional and academic staff across the University to facilitate and support participants.

Unit Convenors: Express your interest in using new teaching spaces!
Teaching spaces to take your teaching to the next level!