Tag: learning and teaching

The two-fold benefit of inviting researchers into MRes Units

The learning and teaching issue for Ben and Danè are two sides of the same coin: How to encourage invited guest researchers to deliver a presentation that is meaningful for student learning; and facilitating a valuable student learning opportunity delivered...

/ 3 May, 2019
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Connecting teaching and research through applied and engaged PACE units: A look at ECON381

In the current ERA environment, finding ways to engage with end-users of research is a challenge faced by all academics. ECON381 is a PACE and capstone unit that provides opportunities to connect directly with end-users of research while contributing to...

/ 2 May, 2019
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Updates to iLearn Insights as a result of your feedback

Check out these great tools in iLearn Insights that help educators engage students and keep track of how students are going.

/ 26 April, 2019

We never forget good teachers: Taryn Jones

FMHS Teacher Feature No. 2: Taryn shares her thoughts about teaching and what it meant to win a student-led VC award. Her answers should inspire every teacher to reach higher!

/ 1 April, 2019
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Do entrepreneurial skills enhance the employability of graduate engineers?

Integrating transferable enterprise skills into units by using MQIDEA to really boost student employability after graduation: find out more!

/ 28 March, 2019
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Want to reduce plagiarism among your students? Get them to play this game!

Educators can use gamification to keep students motivated when delivering potentially dry content: check out Amanda's academic integrity boardgame!

/ 28 March, 2019
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Enhancing professional practice through video

Using video technology for assessments can enhance professional growth and reflective practice of teacher education students and their supervisors.

/ 22 March, 2019
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From fauna to flora: engaging students in species identification

An SPG grant that helps students untangle themselves from the invertebrate web of confusion and remain engaged and interested in research projects that answer meaningful questions.

/ 12 March, 2019
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What’s EDUCAUSE?

Macquarie is an institutional member of EDUCAUSE: staff have access to all EDUCAUSE resources including webinars and reports. Find out more about what it is and how to access the resources.

/ 12 March, 2019