Learning Design and Teaching Innovation
Learning Design and Teaching Innovation supports the University of Newcastle's course enhancement initiatives, providing advice on the most appropriate pedagogical approaches for learning in different contexts, along with the production of high-quality learning resources to support blended and online learning.
Enhancing Teaching and Learning
Our focus is to make your course an engaging and enriching experience for students.
Our team can assist across all areas of course design. We provide advice on pedagogical approaches, and uses of technology for student learning. We help with the build and delivery of your course, and the production of high-quality resources. We also offer professional development for Academic staff in teaching and learning, with a range of personalised workshops and teaching resources available to meet your needs.
Facilities are also available to support do-it-yourself or direct to camera video production. Staff can also book a multi-camera production studio for the creation of videos for courses.
Learning Design
Learning Design
Our learning design services address the three overlapping needs of the university community. First, we partner and collaborate with academics across various units, and service providers to provide practical support and advice. Second, we enable and facilitate academics to expand their teaching expertise. Third, we build and create solutions in Canvas and other tools to address the learning needs of your students.
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Learning Technology
Learning Technology
Our Learning Technology team manage the day-to-day support of the suite of academic technologies that make up the University of Newcastle's virtual learning environment. We work with colleagues across the University to embed educational technologies in teaching practice. We work with staff on the most appropriate use of technology to ensure the best and most pedagogically sound outcomes for our students.
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Learning Media
Learning Media
Our Learning Media team is available to assist with the production of a range of media content in support of your course learning outcomes. Custom media production includes field recordings, interviews, demonstrations, simulations, lightboard recordings, drone footage, 360 degree video, 3D and 2D animation, infographics, graphic design and development of web tools.
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Education Development
Education Development
Our Education Development team offers professional development opportunities for staff in teaching and learning. We support academic staff to provide innovative and engaging learning experiences in a changing and complex learning environment. The team provides workshops, training, and resources on all aspects of teaching and learning, including pedagogical and curriculum development.
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Workshops and Events
Event
Advance HE Fellowship - Writing Day
Advance HE Fellowship - Writing Day. This session will allow you to focus time on writing your fellowship application and provide you with tips and suggestions throughout the day.
Workshop
Draft a Course Plan with ChatGPT
The LDTI GenAI Tinker Sessions provide an opportunity for academic staff to try out different tools, experiment with their functionality, and think about how they could be used in day-to-day work.
Workshop
Academic Misconduct using Gen AI
This 60-minute session is intended for academic staff, and will include a discussion of how implementing secure assessments (as outlined in the University of Newcastle Assessment Framework) can limit opportunities for misconduct and support the integrity of our awards.
Contact Us:
Email: LDTI@newcastle.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 49218602
Location: Level 1, Language Centre, Callaghan
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