Building educator capabilities to develop creative and engaging learning experiences and meet the needs of diverse learners.
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Beyond “We love AI”: Exploring the nuances of AI in teaching and learning
This blog post challenges the simplistic narrative of “We love AI” in education by exploring the complex realities of AI integration. It highlights the need for AI literacy among students to prevent misuse, the ethical considerations educators must navigate, and the limitations of AI-generated feedback. The post also reflects on the surprising ways AI can…
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Demystifying learning outcomes: What they are and how to write them
This guide breaks down the essential components of learning outcomes and explains how to align them with teaching activities and assessments through constructive alignment. Learn how to write measurable, clear learning outcomes that guide students toward successful skill development and knowledge mastery.
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Using AI to develop role play: Generating scenarios and prompting reflection
Using AI to create detailed role-play scenarios offers a practical approach to developing case studies for classroom use. This blog post details how AI can streamline scenario development while fostering cultural sensitivity and engagement, making it an invaluable tool for educators. By embodying expert roles such as cultural psychologists, mental health professionals, academic advisors, and…
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Seminar series
In 2023, I began a seminar series targeting teaching and learning issues identified in consultations with educators. In my practice, I pride myself on creating highly experiential, hands-on professional development workshops and experiences for educators. However, these workshops only occur twice per year before the start of the semester to leverage the downtime of most…
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Two long-term strategies to create inclusive learning environments
Explore long-term strategies to create inclusive learning environments that go beyond quick fixes. Learn how engaging students as active partners, effectively enacting their feedback, asking critical questions, and practising reflexivity can foster meaningful, sustainable inclusion in education. These approaches encourage continuous growth and deeper understanding to support diverse learners and transformative learning experiences.
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Tangible ways to create inclusive learning environments: Simple strategies for meaningful change
Simple choices can make every student feel valued, respected, and supported and help move towards a more inclusive classroom. In this guide, discover tangible strategies like authentic land acknowledgements, sharing pronouns, selecting diverse images, and using accessible fonts. These actions bring meaningful change without the need for institutional overhaul, transforming classrooms into spaces of genuine…
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AI-aware assessment: Strategies to enhance student engagement and integrity
In an era where AI tools are transforming education, redesigning assessment tasks to contextualise and personalise learning provides authenticity. This approach helps mitigate the risk of AI misuse, encourages authentic student engagement, and fosters critical thinking. By embedding local contexts, stakeholder perspectives, and reflective goal-setting, educators can create assessments that are meaningful, ethical, and aligned…
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Example Moodle Site
Through the analysis of student feedback, I identified recurring concerns about navigational difficulties within faculty Moodle sites due to inconsistent information placement across units. While a template was available to staff, this template included code and was not a self-support option for staff with no coding knowledge or experience. In addition, being forced into a…
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Practical approaches to diverse skill-based assessment amid AI disruption
This post explores the imperative to design assessment by focusing on diverse, authentic skill sets such as digital literacy, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and emotional intelligence. It outlines practical strategies like live communication tasks, promotional campaigns, and visual communication that allow students to demonstrate real-world abilities. The article also discusses curriculum integration, scaffolded learning, expert…
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Unlocking professional skills with the Six Thinking Hats method
Empower students’ professional growth with Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats technique, a powerful strategy for developing future workplace skills. Encourage students to adopt different perspectives: focusing on facts, emotions, caution, optimism, creativity, and process. This method boosts teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities. Integrating the Six Thinking Hats into educational and professional settings leads…
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Efficient rubric creation: AI generated rubrics and rewriting tips
Rubric creation requires alignment with learning outcomes, clear criteria, and unbiased grading descriptors. AI generated rubrics can streamline initial rubric drafts, saving valuable time and providing a starting point. However, human evaluation and rewriting remain crucial to ensure clarity, specificity, and fairness in rubric language. This guide shares practical steps to harness AI effectively while…
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Student norms and expectations: Why can’t they just do it the way I want them to?
This blog explores how student norms vary based on culture, technology, and individual needs, and offers strategies for educators to challenge outdated norms, set clear expectations, and adapt teaching practices. By recognising diverse student needs, including neurodiversity and mental health considerations, educators can create more inclusive, engaging, and successful educational experiences.
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