Category: Teaching Practice

Discussions around teaching practice.

How To Do Online Meetings Properly

Ahead of the train station closure next week, here are a few reminders of how to successfully conduct meetings online.

/ 26 September, 2018
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Coffee Course Day 4: How To Make Feedback Effective

Day 4 of the Coffee Course on Feedback for Learning looks at the how - be selective, embrace technology options, and foster students' feedback literacy.

/ 24 September, 2018
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The Three Most Important Digital Literacy Skills

The Widening Participation Unit's LEAP-Links Digital Literacy program aims to address the growing gap in digital competencies in low socio-economic status (low SES) students and students from regional and remote areas.

/ 20 September, 2018
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Coffee Course Day 3: Feedback Timing

They say timing is everything, and it can be particularly crucial for the feedback experience. The key is to provide feedback with enough time for students to use it effectively to improve and advance their study.

/ 18 September, 2018
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1000 Students Can’t Be Wrong!

WriteWISE is the university’s peer-led writing support program. Over the past two years, WriteWISE has helped commencing students develop confidence and capability as academic writers.

/ 6 September, 2018

Latest SPG Project Successes

A quick overview of current Strategic Priority Grant (SPG) Projects and how they're progressing.

/ 6 September, 2018

Beacon Lights The Way: And What’s The Difference Between a CMS and SMS?

An interview with Gail White, Executive Director, Student Engagement and Registrar, on her role in Project Beacon, the difference between a CMS and an SMS and what will happen to AMIS.

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Coffee Course Day 2: The Role Of Emotions In The Feedback Experience

Giving and getting critical feedback can be an emotional experience. Here we look at ways to help both you and your students navigate the emotions and power dynamics of the feedback experience.

/ 29 August, 2018
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Cracking the HEA Code: How To Write Reflectively

The HEA Fellowship program is now well established at Macquarie. Are you currently writing your application or are thinking about it in the future? Here I share some tips and insights on how to tackle the tricky 'reflective' writing style...

/ 29 August, 2018