The professional learning of staff at all levels and career stages is key to ensuring quality teaching and learning experiences.

The University offers a range of online resources, professional development opportunities and a fellowship program to support teaching and learning. Teaching staff can also access analytics resources to help collect and analyse student data and outcomes.

• Upcoming events, training and live support
  
• Process for approving new learning technologies
  
• Lectern computer uplift

Resources and support

• Use the Class welcome and information slide pack (ppt, 4.7MB) to share information on emergency procedures, student support, use of generative AI, academic integrity and other topics at the beginning of and during the semester. A full slide set on academic integrity (ppt, 5685KB) is also available to use in classes to support discussions on AI in assessment and expectations of students.
• For advice and support with educational design, book an online consultation with an educational design expert for advice and support on blended and online learning, universal design for learning and other topics. 
• Need assistance with making educational videos? Book an online consultation with the Educational media team for assistance.
• Looking to get started with equity-focused teaching practices? Download the the Green Guide: Enhancing the learning experiences of students from equity backgrounds.
• Seeking to partner with students? Download the new Student Partnership Charter, which provides a framework for partnering with students to improve teaching, learning and student life.
• Looking to improve groupwork? Visit the new Collaborative learning resources for staff Canvas site for tips on engaging students with group work assessments.
  
• Teaching face-to-face and online students at the same time? Refer to the Teaching in HyFlex at Sydney illustrated guide for setting up University teaching venues for HyFlex teaching.
• For collegial inspiration and teaching tips, Teaching@Sydney is the University's learning and teaching blog with contributions from across the institution where you'll find teaching tips, examples of educational excellence, key news and updates, and applied teaching research.
• For contemporary approaches to teaching and assessment design, the Teaching Resources Hub provides resources to assist with teaching, assessment and course design. The content is organised into two sections: Teaching resources for planning and managing your teaching, and First Year Experience for resources to improve first-year student experience.
• Slides with information to support teachers in responding to emergencies in class.
• Guidance for teaching staff around class announcements and use of flyers (pdf, 162KB).

Upcoming events, training, and live support

Find out about contemporary teaching techniques and technologies that can save you time and better engage students. Find a session that suits you.

Book a 30-minute online consultation with an educational designer to talk through any aspect of teaching online, educational video and streaming, teaching through Canvas, designing effective assessment and feedback, and personalising engagement for students.

Use the Educational Design and Technology Support form to request support directly from the Educational Innovation Helpdesk without going through the IT Service Desk ticketing system.

Process for approving new learning technologies

New third-party learning teaching and assessment technologies are required to be submitted to the Digital Education Subcommittee in accordance with the Learning and Teaching Policy.

If you would like to submit an eTool for review, please complete the online request form. eTools already approved or currently under consideration can be found in the eTools Register.

Feedback on lecture theatres technology

Surveys will review current hardware and software provided in lecture theatres. They will be collated during semester breaks for feedback, review and improvements.

Quick Survey of technology in teaching spaces (up to five minutes to complete) – a quick review of the computer, projector, microphones and additional features in lecture theatres.

Expanded Survey of technolgy in teaching spaces (five to 10 minutes to complete) – in-depth version of the Quick Survey.