Course Site Design Tips - Weekly Structure
To help reduce the time required for students to find resources, have only one learning resource folder per week or module. The folder should be titled with the week number and a description of the topic. Watch the video to learn more about course guidelines around weekly structure (YouTube, 2m 28s).
New Turnitin Similarity report
On 8 August Turnitin will release a new Feedback Studio with a new similarity report and upgraded AI Writing Detection. Staff can toggle between the new view and ‘classic view’ to suit their preference.
Tools for engaging students
UQ supports a range of technologies in support of active learning and collaboration in classes, seminars, and tutorials. Experienced eLearning Advisers are available for personalised advice on integrating a range of eLearning tools into courses.
Identify disengaged students
Course Insights, UQ's course-level learning analytics dashboard, is available to all Course Coordinators via Learn.UQ. To identify students that have not accessed the online course materials this semester, use the Course Insights filter and contact them individually through the platform to provide timely instruction or support.
Password management - Digital Essentials module
The Digital Security module (within the Digital Essential series) introduces students to privacy issues, managing personal information, password management systems, and data breaches. The module is embedded into courses to make it more accessible for students.
Use Grade Centre instead of spreadsheets
To enhance the management and security of student grades, it is advisable for staff to reduce reliance on spreadsheets and transition to using Grade Centre. By adopting Grade Centre, staff can efficiently record assessment results and accurately calculate final grades, thereby improving overall grade management and data security.
Filter by tutorial, seminar and practical groups in Grade Centre
Use Smart Views this semester to filter your Grade Centre by contact, tutorial, practical, or seminar groups to speed up the entry of marks and student submissions’ checks. Watch the video (YouTube, 2m 9s).
Interested in implementing ePortfolios in your program?
ePortfolios act as a repository for artifacts that provide evidence of student's learning journey. They also enhance employability and support deep learning through continuous reflection and critical thinking (Hamilton et al., 2023). UQ's ePortfolio system supports the design of flexible assessment tasks and effective feedback processes to enhance engagement and learning. If you are interested in using ePortfolios in 2025 contact Shari Bowker, Learning Designer (ePortfolio).
Prepare your Semester 2 SECaT and SETutor evaluations
With the introduction of Jac, there is now a new and simpler process to source SECaT and SETutor evaluations required data. All steps and actions required will be done in Jac. The Evaluation Data Preparation Guide provides additional information on UQ policy and using Reportal for data verification.
Read the Evaluation Data Preparation Guide >>
Explore great teaching with the Open Course Scheme (OCS) this semester
The Open Course Scheme (OCS) provides an opportunity for staff to visit classrooms and observe great teaching occurring across UQ. This semester, there are 23 courses open for you to visit and observe.
See the courses and book your visit >>
What's on
Keynote presentation - Empowering Student Learning and Assessment in the Age of Generative AI | 13 August 2024
Join international experts in student learning and AI. Professor Ryan Baker (University of Pennsylvania) will discuss examples of the transformative role of Generative AI in supporting learners and enhancing the learning process. Dr YJ Kim (University of Wisconsin-Madison) will explore the concept of playful assessment, redefining traditional assessment methods through a playful and engaging approach.
eLearning workshops (self-paced)
- Learn.UQ basics
- Learn.UQ quizzes, tests and exams
- Learn.UQ Grade Centre
- Turnitin
- Virtual Classroom (Zoom)
- Desktop Recording (Echo360)
- UQ Extend
- Inspera Assessment - Auto-marked questions
- Inspera Assessment - Manually marked questions
- Inspera Assessment - Marking workshop
View eLearning workshops and events >>
Other events and courses
- Hands on with Gen AI | 7 August
- Empowering Student Learning and Assessment in the Age of Generative AI | 13 August
- Higher Education Academy PSF2023 Information Session | 21 August
- Overview of feedback mechanisms in Inspera | 22 August
- Embedding UQ Graduate Attributes in teaching and assessment | 27 August
- AI in Education Seminar | 17 October
Communities of Practice
- Indigenising the Curriculum Circle of Practice | 12 August
- Assessment Design Community and Assessment Inquiry Network
An online community for UQ staff to help each other with assessment, supported by the digital assessment team who also connect and disseminate information about the huge amount of assessment related professional learning that is happening in our sector.
Teaching and learning support
eLearning support
For technical support with central eLearning tools, email eLearning support.
eLearning Advisers
To receive pedagogical advice from UQ's leading teaching technology experts on using our central eLearning tools, including how to select and configure learning technologies, book a Zoom consultation with an eLearning Adviser.
Workshops
Self-paced online workshops are available for a variety of systems and tools. eLearning advisers are available to deliver custom workshops in your school or faculty. Organise a custom workshop.
Digital assessment design support
ITaLI’s Digital Assessment team are available to assist with all aspects of assessment including task design, question writing, Generative AI, assessment security, marking and moderation efficiency, optimising the student experience, feedback, alignment with UQ’s Graduate Attributes and working with Inspera Assessment. Book an online consultation.
Teaching support
ITaLI staff are available to offer pedagogical advice. Please contact itali@uq.edu.au or book a 30-minute Zoom consultation.
Learning Designers
For faculty or school-level support, please refer to the list of Learning Designers in your area.