Digital Education is a dynamic portfolio of teams within Education Futures that form the nucleus of online learning at UNE and drive the design and delivery of high-quality learning and teaching.
Academic Development
Academic Integrity
Digital Landscapes
Exams and eAssessment
Learning Design
Learning Media
Building the future: Flexible working for a better workforce
Earlier this year, we shared DigEd’s strategy for remote and flexible working. In this post, we look at the strategy in practice and share experiences from DigEd staff that highlight how our approach has enabled us to build a strong and diverse workforce.
Using Rubrics
A marking rubric is a great way to share assessment standards with students and markers. The information needed is provided in an easy-to-follow format with clear information as to expectations for achievement of the given assessment task. If there are...
Tech Tip: Zoom Whiteboards
If you are looking for a collaboration tool to use in meetings or with students, the Zoom Whiteboard is worth considering. While not as fully featured as products like MIRO or Mural, it shares some of their features, including preset templates....
Announcing UNE’s exam supervision partner
UNE recently announced a renewed partnership with ProctorU (and parent company Meazure Learning) to provide online supervision services for examinations – here’s a quick overview of the why, the how and the where to from here.
Announcing UNE’s next-generation learning platform
Following the launch of myLearn as UNE’s next-generation online learning ecosystem last year, we have now announced the foundational platform and partner for myLearn. Find out more about what you can look forward to in the launch of our next-generation ecosystem.
New feature advisory: TurnItIn AI detection tool
Turnitin has developed a new tool for checking for potential AI-generated text. Here’s some key initial information about the tool, how it will be implemented and some initial guidance on its use.
Monthly 3D Model – Homo floresiensis skull
The first in a series showcasing some of the great examples of 3D media currently being used around the University. This model is a simulacra of a simulacra, a model made of a cast made of the original. Apart from being fun, it draws some interesting questions – how far away from the original…
Webinar: Generative AI – Assessment Design
Continuing on from the first webinar in the series, this webinar presented by Aaron Driver of the UNE Business School, provides practical and actionable tips for assessment design that addresses critical questions such as how we might design assessments...
Webinar: Generative AI – A Practical Guide
Whether you're familiar with ChatGPT or not, this webinar will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the tool. Presented by Aaron Driver of the UNE Business School, this webinar provides an overview of generative AI and will help you gain...
Introduction to Atrium – recording of recent introduction session
A recording of the recent Introduction to Atrium session is now viewable using the link below. Watch Introduction to Atrium Timeline 0:00 Introduction 1:53 Getting access to your class 2:40 Dashboard overview 6:40 Student view 8:20 Creating and sending...
Updated: UNE Dark PowerPoint template
After some stress testing from the first year of use — changes have been made to this Media Studios ready PowerPoint Template. Want to try a new PowerPoint template designed for UNE Zoom/MS Teams/Echo Video recordings: Clear, focused, modern (dark mode)...
T1 Exams key dates and information
Here are the key operational dates for T1 Exams you’ll need to know. We also share information on scheduling and design that can help make exams a more effective experience for you and your students.
Special Assessment Uplift project update
Education Futures has been leading the Special Assessment Uplift project to deliver a new system for Special Assessment – here’s an update on what’s been happening and where the project is up to.
Project Uplift – update 3rd March 2023
This post is part of a regular series of post to provide you with an update on the activities of Project Uplift, including the uplift pilot, tender process and more.
Next-level integration: DigEd implementing ServiceNow
Over the last two years, DigEd has established an integrated and team-based work model – in 2023 we’re taking this to the next level by implementing ServiceNow, with the Learning Media Team leading the charge.
Advancing Higher Education: The value of diverse approaches in leadership
Staff from Education Futures recently attended a leadership forum held by AdvanceHE – Kashmira Dave shares reflections from the day on the power of valuing diverse approaches to leadership in higher education.
Generative AI and ChatGPT: Education Futures’ perspective
There is widespread interest in AI generative tools such as ChatGPT in the sector, and particularly a focus on the impact on learning and teaching. Education Futures shares their perspective on the topic to inform UNE’s approach more broadly.
Assessment marking for support provisions – tips for great results
There are a range of support provisions available for students for assessments, some of which can affect how marking works in Moodle. Here are our top tips to check and manage marking to ensure a smooth results process.
Enhancing media development using AI: Coding with chatGPT
There is plenty of talk at the moment surrounding a rapid increase in the power of AI – this post showcases how the Learning Media Team are using ChatGPT to develop artefacts for learning and teaching.
New media studios booking form
We have a new way to book the media studios! If you are a UNE staff member looking to create high-quality media productions, have a look at how we can help.
Identity verification mapping for accredited courses
Assessment integrity and identity verification have been a recent focus in the sector. This post highlights a course-level approach to identity verification piloted by Will Billingsley to assure assessment integrity in accredited courses.
Empowering flexible working – DigEd’s strategy
Flexible working is a hot topic globally and at UNE. DigEd has implemented a digital-first working strategy – here’s the what, how and why of our approach.
Learning & Teaching Policies – new for 2023
Over 2022, Education Futures led the renewal of UNE’s learning and teaching policies, and the approved suite is now ready to serve effective staff and student experiences in 2023.
Announcing UNE’s Uplift Partner
As part of Project Uplift, UNE has been undertaking a tender process to engage a partner organisation to support the unit uplift – we are pleased to now be able to share the outcome with the UNE community.