teaching, learning & assessment

enhance student engagement and learning

Teaching and Learning Series

Choose from one of the courses below

Active Learning in Large Classes The lecture remains widely used in university contexts; however, an effective lecture is much more than just a didactic information session.
Applying for a UQ Teaching and Learning Award The University of Queensland fosters and acknowledges excellence in its learning and teaching environment by recognising and rewarding staff through three award schemes: Awards for Teaching Excellence; Awards for Programs that Enhance Learning; and Citations for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning.
Coordinating Courses at UQ Coordinating a course combines a multitude of skills in teaching, leadership and research.
Design Entrepreneurial Education in the Curriculum 17 August will be via zoom Zoom link to be provided to registered attendees by presenter day prior.
Designing Assessment The course will explore fundamental concepts influencing assessment practice including purposes of assessment, the ideas of constructive alignment (of learning outcomes, learning opportunities and assessment) and possible roles for students in assessment.
Developing a Teaching Philosophy All academic staff include a teaching philosophy in their academic portfolio.
Editing Educational Video This follow-along course, delivered via Zoom, will help you bring your teaching videos to life through efficient and creative post-production in Adobe RUSH.
Educational Pen and Screen Recording Pen recording offers a viable alternative to recording what might otherwise be done on a blackboard or visualiser in class, with the advantage of post-fact editing.
Educational Video Production Good video brings many benefits to on-campus and online courses. 
Embedding Employability Development This workshop will help you develop an understanding of employability as a learning process, and will assist you to develop strategies for embedding employability development, and for supporting reflective practices in students' approaches to learning in both curricular and extra-curricular activities.
Evaluating Student Learning Note: 19 August to be zoomed - Zoom link to be provided by presenter to registered attendees prior to course.
Graphics & slide decks for T&L Video This course, led by an experienced visual designer, will give you the skills and tools to produce clear and helpful graphics for your slide decks.
Implement Assessment Marking,Moderation & Feedback Assessment is the one unavoidable part of a student's experience at UQ.
Introduction to Curriculum Design This workshop is designed for curriculum leaders and course and program coordinators.
Introduction to Entrepreneurial Education Note: 4 August will be via Zoom. Presenter to forward zoom link to registered attendees.
Lab and prac video making This workshop will empower course teams and tutors to make their own quality lab and/or practical videos for students who may not be able to attend face-to-face.
Making Podcasts and audio for teaching & learning This hands-on course will help you create dynamic audio content, including podcasts, for your students, colleagues, and industry and/or research partners.
Peer Observation of Online Teaching Zoom link to be sent to registered attendees day prior to course.
Setting Up for a Successful Online Semester Ensure your semester is successful by setting up a few key items for effective course management.
Showcasing Teaching & Learning Innovation This showcasing event provides opportunities for academics engaged in teaching and learning innovation, grants and fellowships to disseminate resources, tools and practices.
Small Group Teaching Small group teaching spans from small group activities within a lecture/ practical/ tutorial to a course designed for group work and group assessment.
Teaching Innovation Grants Pitch Your Idea Session ITaLI hosts a series of Pitch your Idea sessions to provide Teaching Innovation Grant applicants with the opportunity to pitch their idea and receive valuable feedback and advice on their project design prior to submitting an application.
Teaching Online for Tutors Teaching Online for Tutors is an online course that compliments the Tutors@UQ program.
Teaching Plus @ UQ TeachingPlus@UQ supports academic teaching staff to develop evidence-based teaching practices, and connect with research practices in higher education allowing them to systematically evaluate and improve their teaching.
Writing and Presenting Educational Video Writing for video is very different from traditional academic writing.