New Faculty Orientation
New Faculty Orientation (NFO) is a probationary requirements for most new academic appointments.
This program (which includes Teaching Essentials) aims to familiarise new teaching staff with our unique learning environment and provide opportunities for professional development, networking and collegiality.
New Teaching Staff, with a probationary requirement to complete Teaching Essentials and/or New Faculty Orientation, should register for the next available session. Please check your letter of appointment to confirm your probationary requirement before registering.
New Faculty Orientation / Teaching Essentials
New Faculty Orientation / Teaching Essentials covers practical workshop sessions and introduces new teaching staff to the essential information needed to successfully teach at the University of Newcastle. Topics may include communication systems, the virtual learning environment, policies, course coordination, assessment discussion panels and course design and classroom challenges | Next sessions: |
Virtual Learning Environment - Introductory Consultation
The University's Learning Management System is Canvas. If you would like help with our Virtual learning Environment, please speak with one of our LMS Specialists or one of our Learning Technology support officers. Book in for a consultation, or email uonline@newcastle.edu.au or phone 40558999. |
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