The First Year Experience
Lunch Vox wrap-up

At the most recent edition of the ANU Lunch Vox series, four panelists discussed their diverse experiences and perspectives on teaching and learning for first-year students. The big question is: how can the ANU better support first-year students during their transition to life and study at university?
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AI in higher education: dystopia, utopia or something in between?

To understand how HE can incorporate AI successfully, we need to think about how humans will interact with the technology and change their behaviour, says Ben Swift.
Read more in Times Higher education

Supporting Student Wellbeing workshop – still a few places available 

Tuesday 8 November – 10am to 11:30am 
Chancelry Building 10T1 – Seminar Room 1.08 

Student success depends on physical, social, spiritual and mental wellbeing. Presented by the Student Safety and Wellbeing team, this engaging and scenario-based workshop will explore factors contributing to mental ill-health for university students, resources available for teaching staff, ways to identify students in distress and practical ways to offer support. This workshop is relevant to any academic or professional staff wishing to enhance student wellbeing holistically.  
To register for this workshop please email staffeducation@anu.edu.au

Are you new to teaching? 

5-9 December – 9:30am to 12pm

The Exploring Learning and Teaching (ELT) Program is designed specifically for anyone who is new to teaching in higher education or wanting to consolidate their teaching practice. ELT offers a practice-based learning experience with peers and covers digital technologies, lesson planning, and advice on how to deliver engaging lessons.
Register for the next program
 

Need inspiration for redesigning your assessment? 

Tuesday 29 November – 9:30am to 11am 
Chancelry Building 10T1 – Seminar Room 1.08

Join Dr Chris Browne and A/Prof Catherine Frieman as they share their experience of experimenting with ‘Learning Portfolios’ and ‘UnEssays’ across a range of disciplines. Participants will gain an insight into running alternative types of assessment in small and large classes, and see examples of student work. 
To register for this workshop please email staffeducation@anu.edu.au 

ANU Audio/Visual Monthly Meet Up

Monday 14 November – 3:30pm to 5pm

Open to all ANU staff involved in creating AV and multimedia content. This is the fourth edition of the monthly meet up and will be hosted by the College of Science in the Peter Baume Building. Participants will get a tour of the AV and studio facilities, including the CPAS Podcasting Studio.
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Rejuvenation of a campus

Wednesday 09 Nov 2022 – 7am to 9am

The ACT Chapter of Learning Environments Australasia, together with the ANU Centre for Learning and Teaching, will be hosting a breakfast and guided site tour of the new Kambri Cultural Precinct and Marie Reay Teaching Centre at their Acton campus.
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Support for teachers

Wednesday afternoons from 2pm

Online, remote, hybrid – how are you coping with on again, off again teaching? We can help with your WATTLE sites, assessment issues, and ideas for managing your online synchronous and asynchronous sessions. Drop in to our Zoom sessions on Wednesday afternoons from 2pm and get help from one of our educational designers, or email eddesign@anu.edu.au for individualised support.
Registration is essential