Category: Student Success

Cath Dean - Educating for success 2020

The Macquarie MD Assessment Portfolio

Educating for success means offering students the opportunity to track their learning and development. Hear Professor Catherine Dean from the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences speak on how the Macquarie Assessment Portfolio (MAP) is allowing our doctors of the...

/ 5 March, 2020

Integrating technology with face to face learning

Education in the digital age is a much-discussed topic. Dr Matthew Bailey recently explored the idea himself in his Educating for Success: 2020 presentation. Hear him speak on the development of online study components that enhance in-class activities and group...

/ 4 March, 2020
Taryn Jones

Assessment fit for the modern graduate

How do we prepare future health professionals for the modern workplace? Associate Professor Taryn Jones answers this question by looking at the programmatic approach to assessments.

/ 3 March, 2020
Pamela Humphreys

English language proficiency and Academic literacies

At our recent event, Educating for Success: 2020, Dr Pamela Humphreys spoke on the important work that Macquarie University English Language Centre is doing to support ESL students.

/ 2 March, 2020
Naomi Sweller

Summative only exam into a formative technique

Associate Professor Naomi Sweller recently delivered an informative presentation on the two-stage exam technique and how it is transforming the future of collaborative assessment for students.

/ 26 February, 2020

Active Learning in Lectures: Your 7 Tips

At the recent Educating for Success event, both Dr Murray Taylor and Dr Mauricio Marrone give their thoughts on innovative learning at @macquariebusinessschool

/ 25 February, 2020

Student success through student engagement (4 pillars)

What do students want from their higher education experience? @macquariebusinessschool’s Associate Professor Jana Bowden posed this question at the recent conference Educating for Success: 2020.

/ 18 February, 2020

Augmented (and virtual) Reality

What is Augmented Reality and how is it empowering teachers of the modern age? Hear Associate Professor Matt Bower speak on how AR allows teachers to be creative and tailor learning experiences to the needs and interests of their students.

/ 18 February, 2020

Empower students to be globally connected

Macquarie University recently hosted the inaugural conference event Educating for Success: 2020 where academics within our teaching community shared their thoughts and ideas on teaching themes in the new decade.

/ 17 February, 2020