Teaching inspiration returns

On 26 September, a group of ANU academics and professional staff gathered for a hands-on workshop on Team-Based Learning (TBL). The session, led by Associate Professor Stuart Clark, allowed participants to learn about the theory and practice of Team-Based Learning through experiencing it themselves. I had the opportunity to interview one of the attendees, Ann […]

Finding it hard to record? You know it’s a good thing to do… and of course, you’re busy, but is that the only reason it’s been on your to do list for a while now?  Recording a video of yourself can feel like an even bigger hurdle than getting students back into the lecture theatre […]

A new space to develop multimedia education content The Education Design Studio (EDS) and Centre for Learning & Teaching (CLT) are collaborating to provide ANU educators and staff multimedia and studio facilities. The fruit of this collaboration is the CASS + CLT Multimedia Space (located in Baldessin Precinct) which was launched last month at an […]

At the Learning and Teaching Innovation Showcase on 29 October, we celebrate ANU staff. Usually known for world-leading research, many of these same academics are also quietly working to improve educational experiences for their students, often in creative ways. The showcase highlights the outcomes of these innovators and acknowledges their efforts. What can you expect from the […]

Highlights from the Blended Learning Lunch Vox  Last week I was fortunate enough to facilitate a Blended Learning Lunch Vox with five brilliant panel guests.   First, Professor Joe Hope from the Research School of Physics presented on the flipped learning approach that led his students to give rave reviews, improve a full grade band and […]

It wasn’t the usual Wednesday and Thursday lunchtime in the Coombs building (College of Asia and the Pacific).

In July, the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) held its annual conference in Tarndanya (Adelaide) focusing on innovation in tertiary education. This event brings together both academics and professionals, to share research, projects and ideas. Newcomers to HERDSA often remark on the friendly, collaborative atmosphere, where people from all roles and […]