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5 reasons to rethink the purpose of exams and to re-evaluate our approach

By Yasemin Tekmen Araci,

We have been educators for years. But have we ever thought about why we are having exams in our classes? What’s in it for the students? Are exams really necessary? We need to rethink the purpose of exams and to re-evaluate our approach as educators.

Slack lost the showdown with Teams, and I’m still bitter about it.

By Lucy Arthur,

Did it come down to our slack debating skills or the other guys’ superior team-work? Or is Microsoft Teams….really the better platform?

Tackling complexity through co-design and ‘making’ the future of genetics education

By Alison McEwen,

How do you start to design a new curriculum for a profession that is rapidly changing and how does the changing nature of the way we work impact on curriculum development?

Changing Pedagogical Spaces with Professor Penny Jane Burke

By Matthew Vella,

Newcastle University's Professor Penny Jane Burke, a global leader in the field of equity in higher education, spoke with us on changing pedagogical spaces.

21 practical ideas for more sustainable teaching

By Futures Team,

You don't need to reinvent your whole course to contribute to the sustainability cause. (And we promise we don't mention coffee cups or water bottles.)

Connecting your student data

By Simon Knight,

A convenient way to collect and organise your student grade data.

Academics feed into new Powerhouse collaborative classroom

By Allison Glavin,

The new 400-seat UTS Collaborative Theatre is now in use at the Powerhouse Museum. The purpose-built space was designed by academics, for academics, to encourage learning.futures’ active and collaborative learning in large classes.

Changing our conference habits

By Elaine Huber,

How many conferences will you attend this year? How will you present? Some thoughts on integrating good teaching practice into conference presenting.

Join the UTS LX.lab team! Two continuing positions available

By Futures Team,

The LX.lab is excited to announce that we are currently recruiting for two new Learning Design and Technology Specialists.

How to get help with learning technologies

By Amanda Sampol,

Feeling stuck with learning technologies? Find out how you can get the help you need by lodging a request to the LX.lab team.

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