Unit Convenor
PLaCe Capabilities
S2.6 Identify and appropriately respond to students who are at risk.
A1.8 Support colleagues in the design, implementation and moderation of assessment.
F2.3 Obtain, interpret and respond to student feedback.
You have been lecturing and tutoring for a few years and have been asked to convene a couple of units this session. You are aware that this role carries additional responsibilities for unit design and evaluation, student support and assessment moderation, amongst others. You are seeking developmental resources to support your transition to this new role. You may also have sessional staff teaching in your unit.
Selected Resources
| Resource | Description |
|---|---|
| Academic Integrity module for Staff (Advanced) | For all staff who manage academic integrity matters covering fostering a culture of academic integrity, assessment and academic integrity, detecting and managing suspected breaches. 1 hour Workday module. |
| Active learning self-paced module | Module 1: implementing active learning in your classroom: low-stakes techniques, key literature findings and practical tips. Module 2: advanced active learning tips and techniques and suggestions for tackling common issues. 2 modules – 45 minutes each. |
| Assessment resources website | Information and resources supporting Macquarie’s approach to assessment. |
| Curriculum resources website | Information and resources supporting curriculum design, course and unit lifecycles, embedding capabilities and more. |
| Discover iLearn for Unit Convenors | Introduces the basic features of iLearn you will use as a Unit Convenor. 90 minute module |
| Feedback Resources website | Information and resources to support the provision of effective feedback to students. |
| iLearn Insights Guides | Guides on using iLearn Insights to visualise student activity in iLearn units, message students, provide timely intervention to struggling students as well as find data about student access to iLearn, forum and learning activity submission and grading. |
| iLearn Insights tips from TECHE articles | A series of TECHE blog articles exploring different features of iLearn Insights. |
| iLearn Gradebook module | Learn the features and functionality of the iLearn Gradebook. 90 minute module. |
| Introduction to MQ’s Curriculum Management System (MQCMS) | For anyone needing to use or work with the MQCMS: what it’s used for, information flow, approval process, searching information, making unit or course amendments. 1 hour Workday module. |
| Learning and Teaching Quick Guides | Bite sized chunks of learning and teaching theory and practice – a quick read at just 1-A4 page each. |
| Transforming assessment webinar series | Exploring assessment in higher education with a particular focus on use of technology to enhance the assessment of student learning. View over 100 recordings of past events or join upcoming events. |
| Turnitin: Feedback Studio | Learn how to use Feedback Studio features to provide students with assignment grades and feedback, including QuickMarks, general comments and a rubric. 45 minute Workday module. |
| Turnitin: Rubrics module | An overview of the different types of rubrics you can create in Turnitin and how to create and share a rubric. 30 minute Workday module. |