Workshops, Events and Registration


Effective teaching through Canvas

Use Canvas to engage students and teach efficiently

  • Tuesday 9 April 2024
    10.00am - 11.30am
    Group Work in Canvas (with Cogniti Coach for students)

    Group Work in Canvas (with Cogniti Coach for students)

    This 90-minute workshop focuses on group assignments using Canvas. The workshop will cover the rationale for group work, a brief overview of options to scaffold group assignments to produce meaningful and productive collaborative learning. We will provide some basic technical help to set up Canvas for these purposes and to to support efficient administration of group work. We will also try out the Designing for Diversity Cogniti assistant that supports you to think about designing with the needs of all your students in mind. 

     

  • Tuesday 16 April 2024
    1.00pm - 2.30pm
    Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

    Getting Semester Ready on Canvas

    This 1.5 -hour online workshop focuses on the basics of Canvas: navigation, building essential elements, organising content and site management.


Modular Professional Learning Framework

Bite-sized modules on contemporary and practical approaches to teaching

  • Thursday 28 March 2024
    9.00am - 11.00am
    MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

    MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

    This 2-hour session is part of Module 01 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

     

    The aim of this module is to explore factors that shape how students learn, and to think about how we might best facilitate this. The module covers a few key principles of learning drawn from the learning sciences and explores how these principles impact student learning. You'll then examine how these learning principles can be applied in the classroom and reflect on how your own experiences as a learner can help to better understand the principles and the perspectives of your students. 

     

    For full module details visit: MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

    To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

  • Thursday 28 March 2024
    12.00pm - 2.00pm
    MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

    MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

    This 2-hour session is part of Module 03 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

     

    Inclusive teaching is about designing learning experiences that cater for all students, regardless of factors such ethnic background, social status, or gender. In this module, we will discuss the importance of inclusive teaching and some of the challenges we face as instructors when teaching the diverse student populations that make up our classes. We will cover examples of teaching practices and language that can isolate particular student populations and consider strategies we can use to avoid these practices in our own teaching context.

     

    For full module details visit: MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

    To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

  • Tuesday 9 April 2024
    9.00am - 11.00am
    MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

    MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

    This 2-hour session is part of Module 03 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

     

    Inclusive teaching is about designing learning experiences that cater for all students, regardless of factors such ethnic background, social status, or gender. In this module, we will discuss the importance of inclusive teaching and some of the challenges we face as instructors when teaching the diverse student populations that make up our classes. We will cover examples of teaching practices and language that can isolate particular student populations and consider strategies we can use to avoid these practices in our own teaching context.

     

    For full module details visit: MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

    To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

  • Tuesday 9 April 2024
    12.00pm - 2.00pm
    MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

    MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

    This 2-hour session is part of Module 01 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

     

    The aim of this module is to explore factors that shape how students learn, and to think about how we might best facilitate this. The module covers a few key principles of learning drawn from the learning sciences and explores how these principles impact student learning. You'll then examine how these learning principles can be applied in the classroom and reflect on how your own experiences as a learner can help to better understand the principles and the perspectives of your students. 

     

    For full module details visit: MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

    To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

  • Wednesday 10 April 2024
    9.00am - 11.00am
    MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

    MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

    This 2-hour session is part of Module 01 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

     

    The aim of this module is to explore factors that shape how students learn, and to think about how we might best facilitate this. The module covers a few key principles of learning drawn from the learning sciences and explores how these principles impact student learning. You'll then examine how these learning principles can be applied in the classroom and reflect on how your own experiences as a learner can help to better understand the principles and the perspectives of your students. 

     

    For full module details visit: MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

    To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

  • Wednesday 10 April 2024
    12.00pm - 2.00pm
    MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

    MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

    This 2-hour session is part of Module 03 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

     

    Inclusive teaching is about designing learning experiences that cater for all students, regardless of factors such ethnic background, social status, or gender. In this module, we will discuss the importance of inclusive teaching and some of the challenges we face as instructors when teaching the diverse student populations that make up our classes. We will cover examples of teaching practices and language that can isolate particular student populations and consider strategies we can use to avoid these practices in our own teaching context.

     

    For full module details visit: MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

    To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

  • Thursday 11 April 2024
    9.00am - 11.00am
    MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

    MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

    This 2-hour session is part of Module 03 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

     

    Inclusive teaching is about designing learning experiences that cater for all students, regardless of factors such ethnic background, social status, or gender. In this module, we will discuss the importance of inclusive teaching and some of the challenges we face as instructors when teaching the diverse student populations that make up our classes. We will cover examples of teaching practices and language that can isolate particular student populations and consider strategies we can use to avoid these practices in our own teaching context.

     

    For full module details visit: MPLF M03 - Inclusivity and diversity

    To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.

  • Thursday 11 April 2024
    12.00pm - 2.00pm
    MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

    MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

    This 2-hour session is part of Module 01 of the Modular Professional Learning Framework and will be delivered via Zoom.

     

    The aim of this module is to explore factors that shape how students learn, and to think about how we might best facilitate this. The module covers a few key principles of learning drawn from the learning sciences and explores how these principles impact student learning. You'll then examine how these learning principles can be applied in the classroom and reflect on how your own experiences as a learner can help to better understand the principles and the perspectives of your students. 

     

    For full module details visit: MPLF M01 - Principles of learning and teaching

    To find out more about the Modular Professional Learning Framework and to enrol, visit the MPLF Canvas site.


Sydney Educational Fellowship Program

Gain an internationally-recognised accolade for your contributions to higher education

  • Tuesday 16 April 2024
    10.00am - 12.00pm
    SEFP Focussed writing workshop (D3)

    SEFP Focussed writing workshop (Senior Fellow D3)

    This workshop provides two hours of structured time for applicants submitting for SFHEA status to work on their written application while asking questions on aspects related to writing, submission or assessment process.

  • Thursday 18 April 2024
    1.00pm - 3.00pm
    SEFP Focussed writing workshop (D1 and D2)

    SEFP Focussed writing workshop (Associate Fellow D1, Fellow D2)

    This workshop provides two hours of structured time for applicants submitting for AFHEA or FHEA status to work on their written application while asking questions on aspects related to writing, submission or assessment process.


Generative artificial intelligence (AI)

Get to know AI and how to use it productively and responsibly in education

  • Thursday 28 March 2024
    10.00am - 11.00am
    Introduction to Cogniti

    [FULLY BOOKED] Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

    Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

    Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

  • Monday 8 April 2024
    12.00pm - 1.00pm
    Introduction to Cogniti

    [FULLY BOOKED] Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

    Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

    Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

  • Friday 12 April 2024
    1.00pm - 2.00pm
    Introduction to Cogniti

    [FULLY BOOKED] Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

    Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

    Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 

  • Wednesday 17 April 2024
    12.00pm - 1.00pm
    Introduction to Cogniti

    Introduction to Cogniti - an AI that teachers can steer

    Cogniti is a new generative AI tool that lets teachers build custom chatbot agents that can be given specific instructions, and specific resources, to assist student learning in context-sensitive ways. Developed here at the University of Sydney, Cogniti allows you to create steerable and accurate agents powered by generative AI. This workshop will introduce you to Cogniti and how it might help support your teaching and assessments. Through hands-on practice with the platform, you'll easily build a custom AI agent for teaching that can behave how you need it to.

    Find out more about Cogniti at https://cogniti.ai/ 


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Designing for diversity

Explore inclusivity in the classroom and how to lower barriers in the learning environment

  • Friday 12 April 2024
    1.00pm - 3.00pm
    Designing for Diversity

    Designing for Diversity

    Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.

  • Thursday 18 April 2024
    10.00am - 12.00pm
    Designing for Diversity

    Designing for Diversity

    Join us for a 120 minute workshop where we explore how to enhance inclusivity in the classroom and lower barriers in the learning environment for students by drawing on the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). This workshop will be an opportunity to understand the designing for diversity mindset and brainstorm ideas for your learning environment.


DIY recording booth

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Supporting university teaching (for professional staff)

Learn how to leverage systems that support teaching

  • Thursday 11 April 2024
    10.00am - 10.45am
    SEAMS for Professional Staff

    [ALMOST FULL] SEAMS for professional staff

    This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 

  • Thursday 2 May 2024
    2.00pm - 2.45pm
    SEAMS for Professional Staff

    SEAMS for professional staff

    This workshop is for professional staff who use and/or support academic staff with SEAMS. You’ll look at the new SEAMS software and how the Faculty access role has been updated for 2024. 


Other events

Check out other events that will take your teaching to the next level

  • Thursday 11 April 2024
    1.30pm - 2.30pm
    OLE SEG workshop_untitled_3309

    [ALMOST FULL] OLE strategic education grant workshop

    This is a workshop for recipients of OLE strategic education grants only. This session is an opportunity to meet other OLE coordinators and brainstorm ideas for improving assessment design, including ideas about how to implement lane 2 assessments and the possibilities of using Gen AI.

  • Wednesday 17 April 2024
    1.30pm - 2.30pm
    OLE SEG workshop_untitled_3310

    OLE strategic education grant workshop

    This is a workshop for recipients of OLE strategic education grants only. This session is an opportunity to meet other OLE coordinators and brainstorm ideas for improving assessment design, including ideas about how to implement lane 2 assessments and the possibilities of using Gen AI.

  • Tuesday 23 April 2024
    1.00pm - 2.30pm
    Introduction to H5P

    Introduction to H5P

    Getting started with H5P

    This session is designed for anyone interested in using H5P for teaching.   We will work with you to explore the features of H5P that will allow you to use it to meaningfully support your teaching.  This session is offered as an online workshop and we look forward to seeing you on Zoom.