UNSW Medicine & Health is pleased to host the April meeting of UNFED.
Virtual pathways to real communities
Topic: Makes you Wonder: Seeding real student interactions virtually
Speaker: Vanessa Honson, Lecturer and Senior Staff Optometrist, School of Optometry and Vision Science
Do you find yourself wondering how you can expand your online teaching space? In this talk, Vanessa Honson explores the possibilities of Wonder, an online virtual event space that transfers control back to students for their own ‘breakout’ conversations and brings the spontaneity back into the classroom. With the ability to personalise your virtual teaching space and the use of proximity chat, you will be introduced to a wonderful world of possibilities.
Topic: PD - Cultivating a Community of Practice
Speaker: Karen Hielscher, Learning Designer, Medicine and Health Education Development Unit
Throughout the pandemic in relatively isolating circumstances, the Medicine and Health Education Development Unit Workshops provided a regular meeting place, to feel connected, supported, grow capabilities and propel change. This presentation unpacks strategies used in nurturing this professional learning community and highlights parallels with making the most of every minute engaging with students and building community.
Topic: Video Cowboys: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. The Media Landscape on the frontier of new digital teaching models.
Speaker: Matthew Oxley, Media Producer, Medicine and Health Education Development Unit
Looking back on 15 years of production experience in both Commercial and Educational contexts, Matt Oxley will share his insights into the Production Process of successful Media Creation. Then looking forward, we’ll explore different styles of educational videos and how to corral all the necessary elements to make engaging content. Saddle up for a session packed with examples and tips, which will spur you on to success in educational media production.