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Basic structure Each collection of resources has a slightly different structure, depending on the topic. However, many resources include the following basic structures: Introduction and anchor menu (what can the reader expect) Headings (signposting content and linked to anchor menu) Paragraphs, lists and tables (short descriptions of activities or...
RULE EXAMPLE Use full stops for Latin abbreviations like i.e., e.g. and etc. Fertilizers can be organic (i.e. carbon based) or inorganic.Please bring your documents, e.g. your photo ID, application form etc. No need to spell out familiar acronyms; don’t use full stops in acronyms TAFE, ANZAC, NSW, not...
Icebreakers aren’t just useful at the beginning of a class to facilitate introductions – they can be used throughout the session to help foster unity, access prior knowledge, as energisers or topic segues, and are also good for breaks. Activities can relate to the content, subject or topic or...
Benefits Students and academics enjoy flexibility, access and convenience in courses that can be taken and delivered from any location. Students can go at their own pace with content broken into smaller more frequent portions of time with opportunities for reflection and repetition in-between. Access to a greater depth and breadth of digital resources and information. Enhances...
Knowing your target audience is key to engaging with them. Post-graduate students are different from on-campus undergraduate students, so being aware of what their contrasting needs, goals, challenges, and desires are is very important. Typically, post-grads are working professionals (full or part-time) and frequently study during stolen moments or...
Creating a sense of ‘social presence’ helps students to feel connected and a part of the online learning environment, which can be disengaging and isolating for some. By interacting with students on a personal level via welcome videos, discussion forums, and Zoom sessions, you can help build trust and...
Offering varied ways of providing feedback, asking probing questions, engaging in reflective activities, and using video to communicate with a class will all enhance your online teaching. Instead of just covering content for a student, turn your focus to unpacking and applying content with the students. Remember, your personal...
If you’ve pitched your idea for a blog post to the editorial team and you’re ready to write, the next step is to add your content to WordPress. In this guide, you’ll learn how to create new posts, add text and images, choose different headings and embed links. The...
Feature image The feature image that runs across the top of the page is decorative and matches the theme/content of the blog. Aim for something simple, colourful and eye-catching. The LX.lab editorial team have access to UTS-specific images and can help with your image sourcing and selection. Sourcing You...
Highlight how students should: Listen to others Be respectful of different points of view Understand what others are saying, being charitable and diplomatic as required Be inclusive Be relevant Be clear Be brief Be polite Tips Establish rules of engagement and netiquette Encourage students to ask non-personal questions to...
