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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New Feature: Review and Update all Unit Activity Dates in One Place
The Moodle Dates Report was released earlier this week and gives unit coordinators the ability to edit dates for all activities (within a unit), on a single page. This will be particularly useful when setting up units for upcoming teaching periods, but is also great for a quick review to ensure all dates are set correctly for the current T2 teaching period.
Lightboard in focus — PowerPoint overlays and recording to USB
The new Lightboard has new possibilities to explore with application overlays to incorporate diagrams, text and other elements into presentations. This post offers a template and a quick overview of overlays, plus tips on recording to USB.
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.
Tip: Zoom – live transcripts during Zoom meetings
Live transcripts during Zoom sessions can now be enabled by the host and made available as an option to participants who choose to display it. Transcripts are a great accessibility and productivity tool and are easy to enable.
Webinar: Showcasing the Atrium Retention Platform – Monday, 20th June
The next webinar in our Academic Development series will be: Showcasing the Atrium Retention Platform Offered: Monday 20th June 11:10 am - 11:50 am Please register via this link: https://unesurveys.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bHlx1wlIyr0Jo0e (Registrations...
Learning Futures Roadshow #2 – LMS Renewal and Digital Uplift
Did you miss last week's Learning Futures roadshow on the LMS Renewal project and the proposed unit uplift process? A recording, and a link to an online whiteboard to add your contributions is now available here. Take a look, and grab a virtual sticky note to let us...
Tip: Udemy (for staff and students)
Access to Udemy will continue to be available for both staff and students in T2/2022. Students can access Udemy at the student URL of https://myune.udemy.com (different from the staff login at https://une.udemy.com) While there is no way to embed content into Moodle,...
Learning Futures Roadshow #1 – Learning Analytics
Did you miss last week's Learning Futures roadshow about Learning Analytics? A recording, and a link to an online whiteboard to add you contributions is now available here. Take a look, and grab a virtual sticky note to let us know which questions you would like to...
Webinar: Students as Co-Creators. Monday, 4th April
Co-creation and active learner involvement in the design and development of education are gaining momentum in educational practice and research. Pebblepad (our ePortfolio platform) is hosting a webinar on the 4th of April focusing on co-creation and student-generated...