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Showcase 2 2025 – Advancing the Southern Cross Model
Dear colleagues,
The Centre for Teaching and Learning invites all SCU staff to contribute to: Showcase 2 – Advancing the Southern Cross Model
Date: 24 September 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Online via Zoom.
We invite you to share your innovative approaches to advancing the Southern Cross Model. The sub-themes for the showcase are:
- Leveraging Generative AI to transform learning and teaching
- Sustaining and Enhancing Student Success: Strategies that make a difference
- Placements and Beyond: Developing future-ready graduates with the Southern Cross Model
- Your insights will help shape the future of learning at SCU.
- All presentations will be included in Cross Connect.
See below for contribution information, attendance registration will be added shortly.
Contributions
We welcome 15-minute presentations followed by a 5-minute Q&A.
- Submit your proposal (up to 400 words, including references) to ctl@scu.edu.au by COB Thursday 21 August.
- Proposals will be reviewed by a selection panel and must align with the showcase theme and at least one sub-theme.
- No late proposals will be accepted.
Selection Criteria
The review panel seeks submissions that:
- Clearly align with the Southern Cross Model and the chosen sub-theme
- Showcase an initiative or practice that enhances learning and teaching
- Explore future directions in learning and teaching
- Are grounded in evidence and scholarship
- Stimulate meaningful discussion
- Are presented with clarity and coherence
- For updates and further details, revisit this CTL Showcase page as we progress through the contribution process.
Looking forward to your contributions!
Showcase 1 2025 – Advancing the Southern Cross Model
The Centre for Teaching and Learning Showcase 1 2025 concluded on 21 May 2025. Below are the recordings from the Showcase. See you at the next one!
Presentation Recordings
Showcase Introduction and Welcome to Country
Showcase 1 2025, Introduction and Welcome to Country - recording
Includes:
Official welcome by Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation) Professor Erica Wilson
Welcome to Country, Uncle Herb Roberts
Presentation 1:
Dr Carolyn Seton (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Presentation 2:
Ms Suzanne Rienks (Study Well), Ms Cintamani Brown (SCU Library), Ms Jenny Luethi (SCU Library)
Presentation 3:
Sandra Clark, Clare du Plessis, Yu (Jack) Qin (The Hotel School)
Presentation 4:
Smarter Support - Personalising education through chatbots - recording
Dr Vinh Bui (Faculty of Science and Engineering)
Closing remarks:
Professor Ruth Greenaway, Director, Centre for Teaching and Learning
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Showcase 1 2025 Program
| Time | Activity | Download Abstract |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00 am to 10.20 am |
Welcome
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| 10.20 am to 10.35 am |
Using GenAI-simulated business roles to build authentic analysis skills in the Southern Cross Model Dr Carolyn Seton (Faculty of Science and Engineering) |
Download - Seton abstract |
| 10.35 am to 10.45 am | Q & A | |
| 10.45 am to 11.00 am |
Finding the sweet spot - Helping students avoid the twin pitfalls of overcaution and overconfidence in GenAI: Insights from a collaborative approach to GenAI literacy Ms Suzanne Rienks (Study Well), Ms Cintamani Brown (SCU Library), Ms Jenny Luethi (SCU Library) |
Download - Rienks, Brown and Luethi abstract |
| 11.00 am to 11.10 am | Q & A | |
| 11.10 am to 11.30 am | Break | |
| 11.30 am to 11.45 am |
It’s the real thing - making assessments relevant by linking to sustainable hospitality business owners Sandra Clark, Clare du Plessis, Yu (Jack) Qin (The Hotel School) |
Download - Clark, du Plessis and Qin abstract |
| 11.45 am to 11.55 pm | Q & A | |
| 11.55 pm to 12.10 pm |
Smarter Support - Personalising education through chatbots Dr Vinh Bui (Faculty of Science and Engineering) |
Download - Bui abstract |
| 12.10 pm to 12.20 pm | Q & A | |
| 12.20 pm to 12.30 pm |
Closing remarks - Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation) Professor Erica Wilson |
Showcase 2
Showcase 2 has concluded.
Showcase 2, Recordings are listed below:
Showcase 2, Introduction and Welcome recording
Includes:
- Showcase introduction by the Director of CTL, Professor Ruth Greenaway
- Welcome to Country, Uncle Herb Roberts
- Official welcome by Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation) Professor Erica Wilson
Presentation 1:
Assessment Design and Implementation in the Age of GenAI @ THSA recording
Dr Paul Whitelaw, Ms Clare du Plessis, Dr Matthew Brenner, Mr Rick Boulton, Mr John Laing, Mr Steffan Dawson, Dr Donna Little, Mr Andrea Moro (The Hotel School)
Presentation 2:
Working towards a Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: A collaborative approach recording
Dr Johanna Nieuwoudt (SCU College), Dr Kylie Day (Gnibi College), Ms Raphaela Sigamata (PNG-IBSU), Mr Moses Kewa (PNG-IBSU)
Presentation 3:
Engagement Through Interactivity: The H5P Activity Library as an Innovative Resource for Academics and Students in the Discipline of Law recording
Dr Jonathan Harlen and Mr Warwick Fisher (Faculty of Law), Ms Fiona Stroud, Ms Ashley Filipe (CTL)
Presentation 4:
Enhancing Student Engagement and Connection through the Zoom Whiteboard in a Multi-Disciplinary Career Development Unit recording
Ms Rachel Findlater (Career and Employability Consultant)
Closing remarks:
Closing remarks recording
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation) Professor Erica Wilson
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The Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL) hosted Showcase 2 – Theme: Enhancing the Southern Cross Model.
CTL hosted discussions focusing on the innovations in learning and teaching that enhance the Southern Cross Model. Discussions centred around appropriate integration of generative AI into learning and teaching practices, how to engage your students in class, online and hybrid modes through the use of technology. These discussions and approaches are helping promote the scholarship of learning and teaching.
Showcase 2 Program
| Time | Activity | Download Abstract |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00am to 10.20am |
Welcome
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| 10.20 am to 10.40 am |
Assessment Design and Implementation in the Age of GenAI @ THSA Dr Paul Whitelaw, Ms Clare du Plessis, Dr Matthew Brenner, Mr Rick Boulton, Mr John Laing, Mr Steffan Dawson, Dr Donna Little, Mr Andrea Moro (The Hotel School) |
Download Showcase 2 Abstract Whitelaw |
| 10.40 am to 10.50 am | Q & A | |
| 10.50 am to 11.10 am |
Working towards a Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: A collaborative approach Dr Johanna Nieuwoudt (SCU College), Dr Kylie Day (Gnibi College), Ms Raphaela Sigamata (PNG-IBSU), Mr Moses Kewa (PNG-IBSU) |
Download Showcase 2 Abstract Nieuwoudt |
| 11.10 am to 11.20 am | Q & A | |
| 11.20 am to 11.35 am | Break | |
| 11.35 am to 11.55 am |
Engagement Through Interactivity: The H5P Activity Library as an Innovative Resource for Academics and Students in the Discipline of Law. Dr Jonathan Harlen and Mr Warwick Fisher (Faculty of Law), Ms Fiona Stroud, Ms Ashley Filipe (CTL) |
Download Showcase 2 Abstract Harlen |
| 11.55 am to 12.05 pm | Q & A | |
| 12.05 pm to 12.25 pm |
Enhancing Student Engagement and Connection through the Zoom Whiteboard in a Multi-Disciplinary Career Development Unit Ms Rachel Findlater (Career and Employability Consultant) |
Download Showcase 2 Abstract Findlater |
| 12.25 pm to 12.35 pm | Q & A | |
| 12.35pm to 12.50pm |
Closing remarks - Pro Vice-chancellor (Academic Innovation) Professor Erica Wilson |
Showcase 1
Showcase 1 has concluded.
Showcase 1, Recordings are listed below:
Showcase 1, Introduction and Welcome recording
Includes:
- Showcase introduction by the Director of CTL, Professor Ruth Greenaway
- Welcome to Country, Uncle Herb Roberts
- Official welcome by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tyrone Carlin
Presentation 1:
Improving Student Engagement in the Medical Sciences through Meaningful Learning Experiences recording
Dr Karlah Norkunas
Presentation 2:
Hybrid delivery of a first-year science unit recording
Dr Michael Brickhill and Associate Professor Suzi Syme
Presentation 3:
Faculty of Health innovative approaches to integrating generative AI into pedagogical practices recording
Associate Professor Kellie Toohey, Mr Gareth Vanderhope, Kate Baltrosky, Dr Kachina Allen, and Professor Fiona Nauman.
Presentation 4:
Teacher Presence: You gotta be in it to win it recording
Mr Paul Weeks
Presentation 5:
Strengthening the ‘practice’ in Family Law Practice through curriculum innovation and industry experience recording
Dr Georgina Dimopoulos and Associate Professor Helen Walsh
Closing remarks recording
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation), Professor Erica Wilson
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The Centre for Teaching and Learning held Showcase 1 online on 30th July 2024, from 10 am to 12.30 pm.
The Centre for Teaching and Learning would like to thank all SCU staff for contributing and attending Showcase 1 – Enhancing the Southern Cross Model.
Theme: Enhancing the Southern Cross Model:
- By utilising Gen AI in Learning and Teaching
- By engaging learners online, on-campus and in the hybrid classroom
- By promoting the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching
Innovations in learning and teaching that are enhancing the Southern Cross Model were shared. It may be through your appropriate integration of generative AI into learning and teaching practices or how you engage your students in class, online and through hybrid modes or through the use of technology. We discussed how these and other approaches are helping you to promote your scholarship of learning and teaching. All presentations will be entered into Cross Connect.
Program for Showcase 1
(Download 2024 Showcase 1 Program)
| Time | Activity | Download Abstract |
|---|---|---|
| 10.00am to 10.15am |
Welcome
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| 10.15am to 10.35am |
Improving Student Engagement in the Medical Sciences through Meaningful Learning Experiences Dr Karlah Norkunas |
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| 10.35am to 10.40am | Break | |
| 10.40am to 11.00am |
Hybrid delivery of a first-year science unit Dr Michael Brickhill and Associate Professor Suzi Syme |
Download Showcase 1 Abstract Brickhill |
| 11.00am- 11.05am | Break | |
| 11.05am - 11.25am |
Faculty of Health innovative approaches to integrating generative AI into pedagogical practices Associate Professor Kellie Toohey |
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| 11.25am – 11.30am | Break | |
| 11.30am – 11.50am |
Teacher Presence: You gotta be in it to win it Mr Paul Weeks |
Download Showcase 1 Abstract Weeks
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| 11.50am – 11.55am |
Break |
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| 11.55am – 12.15pm |
Strengthening the ‘practice’ in Family Law Practice through curriculum innovation and industry experience Dr Georgina Dimopoulos and Associate Professor Helen Walsh |
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| 12.15pm – 12.30pm |
Closing remarks Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Innovation) Professor Erica Wilson |
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