News and Events for Teaching Staff
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14 Feb This session is packed with advice and resources to set up your course – and your students – for academic integrity success this semester. Academic integrity experts share their tips for academic integrity education, assessment design, and technologies to support integrity and reduce the workload associated with academic integrity reports. 26 Feb
2025 Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Teaching Excellence Information session
The Stephen Cole the Elder Award for Excellence, are awarded to the University’s highest achievers in teaching, support of teaching, and supervisory practices, and recognise the contributions made to student learning by both academic and professional staff. 27 Feb
2025 Teaching Commendations Information session
The Commendations for the Enhancement of and Innovation in Student Learning recognise the diverse range of activities, services and programs that contribute to student learning and engagement at the ³ÉÈË´óƬ. They serve to highlight the important role that staff from all areas of the University have in supporting us to achieve our strategic goals.
News
This is how I teach
This month we spoke with Dr John Willison, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, in the Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics. John is the Director of the Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary), coordinates two undergraduate degree courses, and supervises the research of Master and PhD students. Here John explains how learning autonomy is ultimately what enables school teachers to remain current and effective throughout their career.
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This is how I use AI: Dr Walter Barbieri
For final-year Bachelor of Teaching (Secondary) students, transiting to the high school classroom can present a range of challenges in a dynamic environment. Course coordinator Dr Walter Barbieri, senior lecturer in the University’s School of Education, shares how he’s embracing generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) to help prepare pre-service teachers for excellence in the classroom.
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Learnings from LTAG - Dr Florian Ploeckl
The LTAG supported my participation in a commercial Microsoft Power BI software course as preparation for a Microsoft Certification Exam as Power BI Data Analyst Associate. I have recently completed the course components and will take the exam once I am finished with this exam period.
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Course reviews and the new course review reporting tool
Launched in 2024, the Course Review Reporting Tool (CRRT) is designed to support staff to document and report on course reviews via an easy-to-use online platform that automates critical stages of the reporting process.
Read more about Course reviews and the new course review reporting tool22 Oct This month we spoke with Dr Kate Wegener, Lecturer in the School of Biological Sciences, in the Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Kate explains how she tailors her teaching approach to meet the diverse abilities, backgrounds, and life challenges of the individual, offering advanced students more freedom to explore while providing structured support for those who need it. 01 Oct
This is how I teach with AI: Dr Sean Jolly and Kerrie Stockley
Using the state-of-the-art facilities of Adelaide Health Simulation, the course Clinical Skills and Simulation (HLTH SC 1006) introduces students to healthcare delivery and uses simulation to teach clinical skills used by health professionals. 27 Sep
This is how I use AI: Cornelia Koch
In today’s increasingly interconnected world, the modern lawyer must have a basic understanding of the legal systems of numerous countries. In Comparative Law (LAW 2508) students develop a global perspective by making substantive connections between the Australian common law and a range of other legal traditions. They question whether national legal systems and institutions are converging or if differing economic, political, social and cultural contexts preserve legal diversity.
Launch of the Learning and Teaching News webpage!
The Learning and Teaching News now has its very own webpage. Head over to see the latest news stories, view previous editions and learn about the various ways you can engage with us.