The Learning Design Team recently presented Automatic extensions: Innovation through integration at the 2022 UNE Learning and Teaching Symposium. Mike Franklin, Stephen Grono, Melissa Mitchell, Simone Simpson and Johl Sue showcased the design and implementation of an innovative tool for accessing assignment extensions that reduces staff workload and maximises self-efficacy and wellbeing for students.
Since the tool’s initial implementation in T1 2022, over 2500 extensions have been processed using the tool, saving close to 500 hours of staff time and an anticipated similar reduction of student time. Feedback so far from both staff and students has indicated the tool has made a significant difference to both the staff and student experience, reducing workload, barriers and stress and increasing agency and efficacy.
The presentation was an excellent example of how meaningful change is achieved through an ecosystem approach – drawing on design expertise, learning theory, student perspectives, digital tools, integrated teams, culture, data and analytics, policy and communication with Schools and Faculties to achieve impactful outcomes that deliver on the university’s goals.
If you missed the presentation or would like to learn more about the initiative, you can watch the recording of the Symposium session or download the slide deck below (click the slide image to download).
For further inquiries regarding the extension tool or other Learning Design initiatives, you can contact the team on learningdesign@une.edu.au.
