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Learning from designing online courses
The process of creating online courses was an enlightening learning experience for Dr Peta Callaghan (School of Psychology). Starting in 2019, Dr Callaghan worked closely with the Online Programs team and Pearson colleagues to design courses for the fully online Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
This is how I teach
This month we spoke with Dr Florian Ploeckl about how he sparks his students curiosity and challenges them to become the best versions of themselves. Florian is a Senior Lecturer and Postgraduate Coursework Program Coordinator with the School of Economics and Public Policy. He is also member of the Adelaide Education Academy.
Cadmus - a new tool to support assessment design
Academic integrity is one of the key tenets of academic scholarship. Upholding the associated values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage requires educators to model these values and practices for students. To develop the fundamental skills associated with academic integrity, staff require awareness, resources and tools.
[Read more about Cadmus - a new tool to support assessment design]
English assist program for all commencing international students
To assist international students commencing their studies in Semester 2, 2021, all students were invited to be enrolled into the English Assist program through MyUni.
[Read more about English assist program for all commencing international students]
This is how I teach
This month we spoke to Dr Mark Dodd, Senior Lecturer with the School of Economics in the Faculty of Professions. A member of the Adelaide Education Academy (AEA) Executive Committee, Mark is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (UK) and a Fellow of the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia.
Setting Academic Integrity expectations in your MyUni Course
Looking for targeted, interactive resources to help set expectations around assessments and integrity? We have a range of videos, explainers and activities available for download, along with tips and suggestions to incorporate academic integrity learning into your course.
[Read more about Setting Academic Integrity expectations in your MyUni Course ]
This is how I teach
This month we spoke to Dr Wendy Hamood, lecturer with the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, about preparing students for the realities of the "world of work" and professional life. Also, how she incorporates authentic assessment into the curriculum, and facilitates team-based learning activities.
What’s new at the library?
From Semester 2, the University Library will provide referencing support to students and staff through our online support materials.
Library Essentials suite additions
This month the Library welcomes two new information skills courses to their Library Essentials suite.
Spotlight on Academic Integrity
In 2020, the transition to online learning and assessment brought academic integrity into even sharper focus, and presented a number of challenges to preventing and detecting academic misconduct.
