Blog

Neda recaps on how the convenors of DESN1000 approached her about redesigning a reflective writing task in the face of ChatGPT, and explore the potential for misuse by students.

by Brian Landrigan, Manager, Media and Immersive Technologies
“Riding with Amy” is an insightful 360° video that offers an immersive look into the lived experience of a person with a disability...

By Sarah Mirza, Software Engineer Student

Sarah recaps on her time working with the PVCESE Media & Immersive team to create EyeSim, a VR experience for Optometry and Ophthalmology students.

By Graham Hannah, Media & Immersive Team, Innovation Pillar, PVC Education & Student Experience 

By Dr James Bedford, Academic Learning Facilitator

How are our students reacting to the appearance of tools such as ChatGPT and alike?

By A/Prof. Riza Yosia Sunindijo, UNSW Built Environment 

Hear from Riza on how he aims to tailor teaching support to ensure equitable and inclusive learning with the EchoImpact Grant.

By Associate Professor Lynn Gribble,  UNSW Business School

Lynn reveals her early observations on how the use of Generative AI is impacting her students, and the guidance to use these technologies in ethical ways.

By Jacky Cranney, Nalini Pather, Leesa Sidhu, Gary Velan; SEA Fellows

Scientia Education Academy Fellows discuss how rigorous psychological science of wellbeing translates into curricular design and delivery.

By Dr Deborah Barros Leal Farias, UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture

Deborah shares her experience of how handing out free chocolate to her students taught her a life lesson on overcoming imposter syndrome.

By Professor Elizabeth (Liz) Angstmann, UNSW Science
Liz shares her experience of trialing the removal of grades from a physics course, by unpacking the rationale for the move...

By Professor Gary Velan, UNSW Medicine & Health

Gary discusses the issue of 'Marksism', a term he uses to describe the pernicious culture of assessment focused on marks, and lists strategies to combat the problem.

By Professor Merlin Crossley, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Quality

Merlin discusses his thoughts on the importance of teachers rather than technology in education.

By Associate Professor Lynn Gribble,  UNSW Business School

Lynn shares ideas on moving forward with ChatGPT and Generative AI tech with students as we enter the 2023 teaching year.

By Evelyne de Leeuw, UNSW Medicine & Health

Professor Evelyne de Leeuw describes the fascinating process of developing a public health teaching program for medical students in regional Australia.

By Sarah Spackman, PVCESE and School of Art & Design

By Jacky Cranney, Nalini Pather, Leesa Sidhu, Gary Velan; SEA Fellows

Scientia Education Academy Fellows on building 'relatedness' and 'belonging' for students and how to address the issue.

By Dr James Bedford, Academic Learning Facilitator.
 

James shares his thoughts on the Term 1 2022 Course Design Institute at UNSW Sydney.

By Sophie Kearns, Team Lead, Student Support.

Sophie shares her deliberations about the beauty and importance of caring for our students.