Cognitive Load Theory (CLT) has been called “the single most important thing for teachers to know” (Wiliam 2017). So what is Cognitive Load Theory and why might it be so important?
May I be excused? My brain is full! Cognitive Load Theory
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Proctor Who? How secure are OLX anyway?
Academic integrity and assessment security in online examinations has been a hot topic in the higher education sector recently, and it’s a topic that isn’t always well understood. Education Futures recently invited ProctorU to deliver a webinar for staff to develop an even stronger understanding of OLX practice and protocols at UNE.
Education Futures Roadshow #3 – The Future of Assessment
Education Futures’ third Roadshow event focused on The Future of Assessment, showcasing initiatives and a draft of the UNE Assessment Framework currently in development. If you weren’t able to attend or would like further information, you can catch up on the recording, collaboration and relevant resources in this post.
Recordings now available: UNE Learning and Teaching Symposium 2022
If there are presentations you may have missed or presentations you can’t wait to see again, all the 2022 (and 2021) Learning and Teaching Symposium presentations can now be viewed at the UNE Symposium website: https://symposium.une.edu.au/ Our thanks to UNE’s...
The value of introduction videos with Dr Fincina Hopgood
A video testimonial from one of our long-term collaborators, Dr Fincina Hopgood – Senior lecturer for Screen studies in Media & Communications. Fincina explains why unit intro videos are so important to her student-centred pedagogical practice creating a strong digital presence in all of her units.
Defining a next-generation ecosystem
You may have heard the term ‘next-generation ecosystem’ used through the Learning Futures and LMS Renewal projects – this post is a quick overview of what we mean by ‘ecosystem’ and why we use it.
Registrations Open: UNE Learning and Teaching Symposium 2022
Registration is open for UNE’s third Learning and Teaching Symposium to be held Thursday 28th July 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. You are welcome to attend all or some of the online sessions. The engagement-packed program can be found below or at the Symposium website....
Understanding extensions and Special Assessment provisions
Because our students are humans, there are often situations in which students aren’t able to submit assessments by the due date or sit exams on time. UNE has a number of provisions in our Assessment Guidelines that help support student success – this post explains each of the provisions, how they’re accessed and some new initiatives to make things quicker and easier.
Demystifying grade codes: tips for great results
While the standard grade codes are straightforward, there are many other grade codes that perform other functions that aren’t always well understood. This post details the main areas of confusion to help facilitate a smooth and stress-free results release period each trimester.
UNE Digital Dexterity – helping students thrive in a digital world
UNE has recently released the Digital Dexterity program – a suite of modules to designed to develop students’ digital skills. The program was developed as a cross-team collaboration between the Library and Digital Education and is now available to students.