Microsoft Sway
Microsoft Sway is an online authoring platform that can be used to produce web friendly content such as newsletters or presentations. The webpage gives and overview of the benefits of using Sway.
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How do I devise effective assessment?
Resources to support the design of effective assessment.
Alternatives to Adobe Scan for submitting hand-drawn work
The recommended mobile app for scanning and submitting hand-drawn work is Adobe Scan. If a student’s device does not support Adobe Scan, we have suggested some alternatives they can try.
Tips for moving towards a more Flexible Learning approach
Guidance on digital aspects of blended learning.
Setting expectations and building community
Students are accustomed to normal behaviours when studying in a physical classroom but may not be accustomed to suitable behaviours when learning online. They will need clear and concise guidelines for behaviours and activities. Additionally interacting online can quickly become a full-time endeavour. It’s important to set expectations amongst students of what your role involves at the outset, to avoid unrealistic expectations leading to reduced satisfaction.
Rethinking assessment: less information recall, more application
The pandemic forced us to move away from traditional examinations. This article discusses how open book exams could be a useful for assessing how your students are doing at higher levels of the Bloom’s Taxonomy.
Support
The Teaching Academy can provide support for set up and delivery of online and blended course units. In addition to the resources you find on these pages get in touch to request the following services:
Book a Consultation
Information and links to book a one-to-one support session.
Planning your blended learning course unit
You’ve been asked to complete a blended learning template for your course unit – the material here gives some practical advice and information that will enable you to structure and design your teaching, learning and assessment activities in a blended format.