Category: Teaching Practice

Discussions around teaching practice.

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What Is Innovation Anyway?

An exploration of the ubiquitous concept of innovation, trying to understand why the word can be confusing, misleading and misunderstood.

/ 18 January, 2018
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Changes To Campus Location Names Now In Full Effect

The new campus location names are now in full effect. New students will only see signage and building information in the new format so now's the time to familiarise yourself with the new signage.

/ 18 January, 2018
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Just Stay Calm – And Engage Technology

Technology is meant to empower the participants in this teaching-learning dance while maintaining the boundaries between human and machine.

/ 14 December, 2017
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Invitation To Provide Feedback On The Draft Academic Integrity Policy

A draft Academic Integrity Policy and supporting Schedules have been developed and following consultation and approval, will replace the existing Academic Honesty Policy.

/ 14 December, 2017
Cool Guy and Gal - Photo Mike Catabay for LIH

Pracademics – (making time to) Shut Up And Write

Shut Up And Write asks you to block out time for writing; it asks you to make a commitment to writing; and it asks you to collaborate-in-writing with others in a way that is simultaneously independent and collective - perfect...

/ 14 December, 2017
Thinking - Photo Mike Catabay for LIH

Do You Have A Teaching Philosophy?

Do you have a teaching philosophy? It’s a definite advantage to have one prepared, so here are some pointers.

/ 14 December, 2017
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Academic Senate Vlog October 2017

Find out what happened at the October 17, 2017 Senate meeting.

/ 13 December, 2017
Macquarie Lighthouse

Your Town Hall Questions Answered

The DVCA Kevin Jameson recently held a “Town Hall” on the state of the DVCA extended portfolio. At the end of the session, a Q&A forum was held. Here are your questions answered.

/ 13 December, 2017
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Proof of Concept Projects: 2017 Update

Proof of concept projects span University wide and range over several service areas. Here we touch on some of these new and innovative approaches.

/ 6 December, 2017