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

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

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

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

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 • 10 Apr 2024 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Alternatives to the Lecture

This hands-on workshop explores options for adapting the traditional lecture to an engaging, interactive online delivery. It will introduce a range of strategies, opportunities, and design and development pathways that align with key principles of learning to maximise student engagement.

Event • 15 May 2024 from 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Group Work Strategies (NUSpace)

This workshop will cover principles of successful group work, and strategies to enhance collaborative learning in groups for academic success and a greater sense of belonging for our students.

Event • 16 May 2024 from 9:00am - 10:00am

Active Learning (NUSpace)

This workshop will explore teaching techniques to increase student engagement through active learning. During this session you will ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.

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Contact Us:

Email:  LDTI@newcastle.edu.au
Phone:  +61 2 49218602
Location:  Level 1, Language Centre, Callaghan