Workshops and Events

01:00 PM - 02:00 PM (NSW Time)

Gen AI for Development and Delivery

Presenter: Dr Chris Lawler, Faculty of Business, Law and Arts

Generative AI as an academic authoring tool – signposting potholes and how to elevate outputs. The use of cutting-edge technologies like generative AI (LLMs) has the power to significantly enhance the quality and efficiency of course development and delivery.

This workshop has concluded, but you can view the recording from our CTL Recordings page.

12 noon (NSW time)

Friday Free-for-all drop-in sessions

These weekly online sessions focus on troubleshooting technical issues and general technology support and training-related questions. Drop in every Friday at 12 noon (NSW/AEST).

12 noon (NSW time)

Friday Free-for-all drop-in sessions

These weekly online sessions focus on troubleshooting technical issues and general technology support and training-related questions. Drop in every Friday at 12 noon (NSW/AEST).

1 pm (NSW time)

Supporting staff-student-GenAI interactions in learning and teaching

Presenters:
Dr Jo Munn, Centre for Teaching and Learning
Ms Jenny Luethi, SCU Library

Frameworks, approaches and resources to support staff-student-GenAI interactions in learning and teaching at SCU. This session is co-presented by CTL and SCU library and will showcase resources and approaches to target the development of student AI literacies for effective and responsible use of GenAI. We also encourage colleagues to contribute by sharing their teaching practice with brief examples of learning activities (online or in class) where they are encouraging students to use GenAI tools.

This workshop has concluded, but you can view the recording from our CTL Recordings page.

12 noon (NSW time)

Friday Free-for-all drop-in sessions

These weekly online sessions focus on troubleshooting technical issues and general technology support and training-related questions. Drop in every Friday at 12 noon (NSW/AEST).

1 pm - 2 pm (NSW time)

Teaching critical GenAI literacies: Redesigning a unit with the theme of GenAI

Presenters: Dr Grant Andrews, SCU College

This presentation discusses a case study of a foundation academic literacies unit that was redesigned to focus on the theme of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) like ChatGPT in various disciplines, as well as exploring the use ofGenAI in education. The unit included multiple activities and assessments that focused on how to critically work with generated texts without compromising one’s own learning or skills development. I consider the challenges and affordances of the approach and offer some preliminary thoughts on the impact that this has had on academic integrity, students achieving learning outcomes, and how students evaluate GenAI texts in their academic writing.

This workshop has concluded, and the recording is available from our CTL Recordings page.

1 pm to 2 pm

Introduction to SoLT: What, why, how?

Presenter: Dr Liz Goode, Office of the PVC (Academic Quality) 

The scholarship of learning and teaching (SoLT – aka SoTL) is an important, but sometimes unclear, domain of academic work (Felten, 2013; Godbold et al., 2024; Trigwell et al., 2000).

What is SoLT exactly, and specifically what is considered SoLT within our context at SCU? Why should we do SoLT? How can we do SoLT in ways that are valued and recognised? This webinar provides a foundation for addressing these questions – and for engaging in reflective, systematic and quality SoLT that enriches our professional practice and benefits both learning and teaching.

Audience: Any academic or professional staff member involved in teaching and learning, and interested in building or refreshing their understanding of the foundations of SoLT and how it is understood at SCU.

This workshop has concluded, and the recording will be available from our CTL Recordings page once it is processed.

1 pm to 4 pm

New to Teaching @ SCU

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) welcomes staff new to SCU. We are running an online workshop before the teaching Term to support and encourage new staff. Visit New to Teaching @ SCU for more information about the New to Teaching @ SCU workshops.
*Note: This workshop will no longer be a hybrid presentation due to unforeseen circumstances. It will be available online face-to-screen.

When you register for this event in Scout you will receive an email confirmation containing the Zoom link for online attendance only.

This workshop has concluded

For details and registration for future New to Teaching @ SCU workshops visit the New to teaching @ SCU workshops page. Workshop recordings can be found on the CTL Workshop Recordings page once they have been processed.

3/05/24
10/05/24
17/05/24
24/05/24
31/05/24

12 noon (NSW time)

Friday Free-for-all drop-in sessions

These weekly online sessions focus on troubleshooting technical issues and general technology support and training-related questions. Drop in every Friday at 12 noon (NSW/AEST).

08/05/24

Embarking on SoLT publishing: Building a strong foundation workshop

Presenters: Dr Liz Goode and Dr Johanna Nieuwoudt

In an earlier CTL Workshop (10 April 2024), we learned that the scholarship of learning and teaching (SoLT) involves systematic inquiry into learning and teaching and "going public" with our insights. Publishing SoLT work - in pre-prints and journals, and at symposia and conferences - is one of the key ways we can do this.

In this workshop we will introduce participants to SoLT publishing. With a focus on the Australian higher education sector we will discuss: What does the landscape of SoLT publishing look like? What are some entry points for getting started on a project? What are some of the foundations of a rigorous and publishable SoLT project?

The discussion will involve scholars at all levels of SoLT experience - from totally new, to years of publishing experience with SoLT projects. You will be able to hear stories, ask questions, and build an individual and collective sense of the possibilities and challenges of SoLT publishing. Join us to kickstart your journey!

Audience the event is aimed at:

This workshop is for any academic or professional colleague who is interested in learning more about publishing SoLT work. This includes those who are new to SoLT publishing and those who have experience and insights to share.

*This workshop has concluded. The workshop recordings are available on the CTL Recordings page along with the presentation slides.

15/05/24

1 pm to 2 pm

Feature your SoLT in Cross Connect Workshop 1

Presenters: Margie Pembroke, SCU Library, Maureen Bezanson, SCU Library, Dr Mieke Witsel, CTL

This workshop will enable you to feature your Learning and Teaching achievements and activities with SCU’s Cross Connect. 

Cross Connect is the institutional repository of Southern Cross University, spotlighting our academic experts, research, scholarly publications, projects, and activities. Embracing various intellectual, creative, and cultural outputs, including Open Access research and Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) endeavours, Cross Connect stands as a testament to our institution’s commitment to scholarly dissemination. 

In this workshop, we equip participants with the skills to feature their learning and teaching accomplishments and activities on the Cross Connect platform, amplifying their professional profiles. Hands-on training will teach you to input your achievements and appropriately tag them as “Scholarship of Learning and Teaching” (SoLT). 

To make the most of this workshop, we encourage you to have details of your outputs and activities readily available in any of the following categories: 

• Scholarly collaboration and activity 
• Engagement and contribution to communities 
• Learning and teaching practice and impact 

For more on what counts as SoLT and what you can include, see ‘How to showcase your Learning and Teaching achievements and activities’ 

Join us in harnessing the potential of Cross Connect to highlight your contributions to the academic community and beyond. Together, let’s elevate the visibility of our collective achievements in learning and teaching. 

Audience the event is aimed at: All SCU academics and staff involved in scholarship of learning and teaching  

Please note: Register for this workshop in Scout and the workshop Zoom link will be provided in the Scout confirmation email. 

*This workshop will be repeated on the 19th June.

*This workshop has concluded. The workshop recordings are available on the CTL Recordings page

10 am - 3.30 pm

Designing and Demonstrating Advanced Student Learning

Presenter: Mieke Witsel, Centre for Teaching and

LearningTEQSA accreditation requires institutions to evidence that the students engage with and achieve advanced knowledge and inquiry. This workshop is targeted at ADEs, Course Coordinators, Unit Assessors, and Unit writers (though all academics are welcome). In this workshop, we unpack what ‘advanced’ means and how this is demonstrated. Using this as a framework, we then look to assess and modify a unit’s outcomes, content, and learning activities to align with the expectations. Outcomes from this workshop are an understanding of how advanced learning and inquiry is characterised, the capacity to assess the demonstration at a unit level, and the means to address evident gaps in these profiles. By participating, you will actively develop your skills in contemporary teaching, learning and assessment principles relevant to the discipline, their role, modes of delivery and the needs of particular student cohorts (Higher EducationStandards Framework, 2021, s3.2.3)

This is a face-to-face interactive workshop held on the Gold Coast campus. A light morning tea is provided, and we will break for lunch (bring your own or purchase on campus)

Please note: Register for this workshop in Scout and the workshop location will be provided in the Scout confirmation email. 

CTL contact: Mieke Witsel

12 noon (NSW time)

Friday Free-for-all drop-in sessions

These weekly online sessions focus on troubleshooting technical issues and general technology support and training-related questions. Drop in every Friday at 12 noon (NSW/AEST).

1 pm to 2 pm

Introduction to implementation of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in a university setting workshop

Presenter: Associate Professor Andy Smidt, Faculty of Health

This workshop will introduce Universal Design for Learning (UDL) for those who are new to this area. Universal Design for Learning is an approach to curriculum design based on designing accessible content for all students not just those with a disability. It is, however relatively underused in the higher education sector. A recent Australian scoping review (Jwad et al., 2022) recommended that, in Australian universities, training in UDL should be a requirement for instructors involved in course design tailored to the institution. A/Prof Andy Smidt is new to SCU and brings with her, significant expertise at implementing UDL in university settings. Andy is part of e leadership team of UDLHE and is chair of Digicon. In this introductory session, participants will learn about the benefits and challenges of curriculum design for inclusivity with time to discuss how this might work in the Southern Cross Model.

Audience:
 Any academic or professional staff member involved in teaching and learning, and interested in building or refreshing their understanding of Universal Design for Learning and accessibility.

1 pm to 2 pm

Feature your SoLT in Cross Connect Workshop 2

Presenters: Margie Pembroke, SCU Library, Maureen Bezanson, SCU Library, Dr Mieke Witsel, CTL

This workshop will enable you to feature your Learning and Teaching achievements and activities with SCU’s Cross Connect. 

Cross Connect is the institutional repository of Southern Cross University, spotlighting our academic experts, research, scholarly publications, projects, and activities. Embracing various intellectual, creative, and cultural outputs, including Open Access research and Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) endeavours, Cross Connect stands as a testament to our institution’s commitment to scholarly dissemination. 

In this workshop, we equip participants with the skills to feature their learning and teaching accomplishments and activities on the Cross Connect platform, amplifying their professional profiles. Hands-on training will teach you to input your achievements and appropriately tag them as “Scholarship of Learning and Teaching” (SoLT). 

To make the most of this workshop, we encourage you to have details of your outputs and activities readily available in any of the following categories: 

• Scholarly collaboration and activity 
• Engagement and contribution to communities 
• Learning and teaching practice and impact 

For more on what counts as SoLT and what you can include, see ‘How to showcase your Learning and Teaching achievements and activities’ 

Join us in harnessing the potential of Cross Connect to highlight your contributions to the academic community and beyond. Together, let’s elevate the visibility of our collective achievements in learning and teaching. 

Audience the event is aimed at: All SCU academics and staff involved in scholarship of learning and teaching  

Please note: Register for this workshop in Scout and the workshop Zoom link will be provided in the Scout confirmation email. 

*This workshop is a repeat of Workshop 1 held on the 15th May.

1 pm to 3.45 pm

New to Teaching @ SCU

The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) welcomes staff new to SCU. We are running an online workshop before the teaching Term to support and encourage new staff. Visit New to Teaching @ SCU for more information about the New to Teaching @ SCU workshops.

12 noon (NSW time)

Friday Free-for-all drop-in sessions

These weekly online sessions focus on troubleshooting technical issues and general technology support and training-related questions. Drop in every Friday at 12 noon (NSW/AEST).

1 pm to 2 pm

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) hands on workshop: implementation in the context of the Southern Cross Model workshop

Presenter: Associate Professor Andy Smidt, Faculty of Health

Audience:
 Any academic or professional staff member involved in teaching and learning, and interested in building or refreshing their understanding of Universal Design for Learning and accessibility.