Learning Design and Teaching Innovation (LDTI)
Upcoming events
What's on this week
Webinar
GenAI Foundations for Teaching (repeat)
This hands-on workshop is designed to empower educators to leverage generative AI as a tool to enhance student engagement, foster creativity, and strengthen constructive alignment in assessment practices.
Webinar
Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions
The LDTI Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions are intended as an opportunity for staff to come together to discuss their use of the platform, and share what is working and what is not. We will also discuss any upcoming enhancements, new
Upcoming events
Workshop
Leveraging GenAI for Assessment Design
How can AI help us design better assessment tasks? In this session, we'll explore key considerations when using AI to generate ideas for assessments, focusing on how to craft effective and meaningful tasks, and other important factors to ensure a
Webinar
GenAI and Copyright
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
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An Introduction to Vibe Coding in Education
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.
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Discussing GenAI in the Classroom
Participants will explore key considerations and policies for using GenAI, examine different use cases in the classroom, and discuss how to have conversations about GenAI with their students.
Webinar
Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions
The LDTI Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions are intended as an opportunity for staff to come together to discuss their use of the platform, and share what is working and what is not. We will also discuss any upcoming enhancements, new
Workshop
Avatars in Education
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
Webinar
Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions
The LDTI Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions are intended as an opportunity for staff to come together to discuss their use of the platform, and share what is working and what is not. We will also discuss any upcoming enhancements, new
Webinar
Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions
The LDTI Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions are intended as an opportunity for staff to come together to discuss their use of the platform, and share what is working and what is not. We will also discuss any upcoming enhancements, new
Webinar
Creating Course Content with an LLM
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
Webinar
Indigenous Perspectives
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
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An Introduction to NotebookLM
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.
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Artificial Intelligence Detection
LDTI is pleased to welcome the Charles Sturt University’s Associate Professor Mark Bassett (Director Academic Quality, Standards and Integrity and Academic Lead Artificial Intelligence) for a discussion of the use of AI detection software.
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Creating Presentations with Gamma
The LDTI GenAI Tinker workshops have been developed for staff who see value in hands on experiences using a variety of GenAI tools to tackle common problems.
Past events
Past events
Webinar
Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions
The LDTI Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions are intended as an opportunity for staff to come together to discuss their use of the platform, and share what is working and what is not. We will also discuss any upcoming enhancements, new
This webinar took place on Thursday 4 June 2026
Webinar
GenAI Foundations for Teaching (repeat)
This hands-on workshop is designed to empower educators to leverage generative AI as a tool to enhance student engagement, foster creativity, and strengthen constructive alignment in assessment practices.
This webinar took place on Wednesday 3 June 2026
Workshop
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.
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tEN June Showcase and Seed Funding Application - Shut-up and Write session
This session is designed for staff wanting to put time aside to work on their applications for the Educator Network Showcase and Teaching and Learning projects.
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GenAI Foundations for Teaching
This hands-on session provides an introduction to using generative AI (genAI) to enhance teaching and learning for educators and students.
Webinar
3P Assurance of Learning
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
This webinar took place on Friday 22 May 2026
Webinar
Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions
The LDTI Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions are intended as an opportunity for staff to come together to discuss their use of the platform, and share what is working and what is not. We will also discuss any upcoming enhancements, new
This webinar took place on Thursday 21 May 2026
Workshop
Writing Questions for Secure Online Assessment
This workshop is delivered by the Education Development team and will cover the foundations of writing high-quality questions for secure online assessments.
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Reflective Practice for Active Learning
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.
Webinar
Vibe Coding for Student Engagement
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
This webinar took place on Friday 8 May 2026
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Exploring Open Assessments
This workshop is delivered by the Education Development team and explores the different types of open assessments, highlighting how educators can design assessments in settings where the use of GenAI is likely.
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Exploring AI for Student Feedback
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.
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Teaching in Action: Interactive Oral Assessments
The LDTI Teaching in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to discuss a teaching tool, concept, or pedagogy to prompt reflection on their practice and uplift the educational experience for UON students. Each 30-minute session will be delivered via
Webinar
Integrating AI into Engineering via Open Ended Projects
LDTI is pleased to welcome the University of Wollongong’s Dr Sasha Nikolic (President of the Australasian Artificial Intelligence in Engineering Education Centre) to discuss how GenAI can be integrated into engineering education as part of open-ended student projects.
This webinar took place on Friday 1 May 2026
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Drafting Course Content with an LLM
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.
Webinar
Guidance for HDR Students and Supervisors
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
This webinar took place on Wednesday 29 April 2026
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Rubrics Workshop (Callaghan)
This Rubrics workshop will cover the principles of using rubrics for assessment. Participants will learn how to construct a rubric that will support student learning and increase the efficiency and consistency of marking.
Webinar
GenAI and Privacy
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
This webinar took place on Friday 24 April 2026
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Communicating Clearly with Students in Canvas
This session focuses on using Canvas tools to set expectations and keep students on track throughout the term.
This webinar took place on Thursday 23 April 2026
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Student Friendly Canvas Content
This practical session walks through a well-structured Canvas course where students always know what to do next.
Webinar
Preparing for Fully Graded Date
The LDTI Ed Tech in Action sessions are targeted sessions focussed on supported educational technology tools and their use in teaching, learning and assessment. Each 30-minute session will be delivered via Zoom and will feature a short presentation or demonstration
This webinar took place on Friday 17 April 2026
Workshop
Introduction to Cogniti
All academic staff interested in using Cogniti to support their teaching and learning activities are invited to attend an initial “Introduction to Cogniti” session. This session will be run by Professor Danny Liu from the University of Sydney.
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Cogniti and Law Education
In the lead up to our initial Cogniti training session on 02 April, LDTI is pleased to welcome Tyler Sprague from the University of Sydney Law Extension Committee. Tyler will be discussing the use Cogniti agents across the LPAB program.
This webinar took place on Tuesday 31 March 2026
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AI-Augmented Expert Judgement in Assessment
The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.
This webinar took place on Friday 27 March 2026
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Cogniti and Statistics Education
In the lead up to our initial Cogniti training session on 02 April, LDTI is pleased to welcome Minh Huynh (AI in Research Training Lead) and Dr Liana Pozzo (School of Life and Environmental Sciences) from the University of Sydney
This webinar took place on Monday 23 March 2026
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.
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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.
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Cogniti and Sports Marketing Education
In the lead up to our initial Cogniti training session on 02 April, LDTI is pleased to welcome Dr Sarah Wymer (Senior Lecturer - Sport Leadership and Management, Auckland University of Technology) to discuss her use of Cogniti in a
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Active Learning in Online Classrooms
Explore active learning teaching techniques to increase student engagement in online classrooms. Ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.
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Ed Tech in Action: Assignments & Marking in Canvas
The LDTI Ed Tech in Action sessions are targeted sessions focussed on supported educational technology tools and their use in teaching, learning and assessment. Each 30-minute session will be delivered via Zoom and will feature a short presentation or demonstration
Workshop
Ed Tech for Active Learning
Explore the educational technology available to increase student engagement through active learning.
Webinar
Interactive Oral Assessments at Adelaide University
LDTI is pleased to welcome Adelaide University’s Dr Sarah Davey (Lecturer, School of Biological Sciences) and Dr Christopher Della Vedova (Senior Lecturer, School of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences) to discuss their experiences implementing interactive oral assessments.
This webinar took place on Friday 13 February 2026
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Marking and Feedback
This workshop will focus on Marking and Feedback of Assessments. Participants will learn how to apply best practice in marking coursework assessments.
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Retention Strategies Workshop
Retention strategies for teaching staff. Learn about retention strategies, analytics tools in Canvas and Panopto, and how to identify and support “at risk” students.
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Foundations of Active Learning
Explore active learning teaching techniques to increase student engagement. Ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.
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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.
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Redesigning Assessment for Improved Security
This session will cover redesigning assessments in your course to improve security.
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LDTI GenAI Tinker Workshop - Microsoft Copilot
The LDTI GenAI Tinker workshops have been developed for staff who see value in hands on experiences using a variety of GenAI tools to tackle common problems.
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Rubrics Workshop (via Zoom)
This Rubrics workshop will cover the principles of using rubrics for assessment. Participants will learn how to construct a rubric that will support student learning and increase the efficiency and consistency of marking.
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Writing for Awards: Impact, Evidence, and Narrative
A Shut up and Write session, focusing on preparing an application for award. A brief introduction will be provided with tips and suggestions, with the majority of time allocated to your writing.
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GenAI, Turnitin, and Assessment Redesign (Session 5)
This is the fifth all staff session discussing the use of Turnitin’s AI detection functionality and the broader topic of Artificial Intelligence in relation to Academic Integrity and assessment redesign.
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Presenting on Camera - Learning Media
This workshop has been designed to improve presenting on camera skills. It is perfect for academics looking to build confidence in their own performance in front of the camera.
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LDTI GenAI Tinker Workshop - NapkinAI
The LDTI GenAI Tinker workshops have been developed for staff who see value in hands on experiences using a variety of GenAI tools to tackle common problems.
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Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus
This online presentation and discussion will cover the development, implementation, use, and student experience of Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus at the University of Newcastle.
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The Educator Network Showcase
The Educator Network showcase aims to shine the spotlight on the education experience by sharing best practices, foster collaboration, and explore ways to enhance the student learning experience.
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LDTI GenAI Tinker Workshop - OpenAI ChatGPT
The LDTI GenAI Tinker workshops have been developed for staff who see value in hands on experiences using a variety of GenAI tools to tackle common problems.
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Artificial Intelligence & Academic Integrity - Turnitin Session 4
Following endorsement by the University Teaching and Learning committee in October 2023, suppression of Turnitin’s AI detection functionality will be removed. This functionality will be available from January 2024. This workshop will focus on Turnitin's functionality and the broader topic
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Reflective Writing for Teaching Practice
In this hands-on workshop you will dive into reflective writing and how to write about your teaching practice. Whether you are creating a teaching portfolio, writing for an award application or job application this workshop will guide you through the
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Educator Lunchbox
The Educator Network will be holding an Educator Lunchbox session where you will be have the chance to hear from and learn about various approaches to teaching and learning to improve overall student engagement.
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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.
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Pilot to Platform - Dr Martin Schmude (UNE) - Guest Presenter
The Educator Network is please to advise Dr Martin Schmude will be presenting: “Pilot to platform: UNE’s journey to improve student retention and engagement by helping academics with proactive outreach to at-risk students.”
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Group Work Strategies
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.
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Cadmus x Newcastle | Assessment Design and Setup Workshop
Cadmus is an online assessment platform, accessed through the Canvas LMS. It enables teachers to create written assessment tasks for students to complete online by writing their submission directly into the web-based text editor on Cadmus. Join us for this hands-on session, to
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Te Puna Aurei LearnFest 2023 - Education without Boundaries
The Educator Network would like to invite you to attend Te Puna Aurei LearnFest, being run by the University of Waikato, in partnership with the University of Newcastle (Australia). This international conference will be held fully online on 27th and 28th
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Impact and Evidence for Awards
This workshop will help you to identify sources of evidence, and consider impact of teaching, in order to gain recognition for innovative and impactful teaching practice.
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Writing Weekly Learning Outcomes Workshop
This workshop addresses the principles and design of writing weekly learning outcomes. You Learn how to write effective weekly learning outcomes using Bloom’s revised taxonomy. Incorporating weekly learning outcomes can ensure constructive alignment between assessment, learning activities, and course learning
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ChatGPT and AI - Information Session
Join LDTI staff and our special guest panellists for a discussion on Chat GPT and AI. Learn what these tools are, how they work, and explore the challenges and possibilities of their application for higher education.
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Improving Accessibility in your Canvas course
This workshop will focus on the Accessibility of your Canvas course site and what you can do to make your site more accessible and a better learning experience for your students.
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Writing Questions for Quizzes
This workshop, focusing on using Poll Everywhere, will help you engage your students by constructing well-designed and effective questions that align with your course learning outcomes. This is an efficient way to increase student engagement and measure achievement of a
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Canvas - Grading
This Learning Technology information session takes you through Canvas grading with a focus on accessing SpeedGrader and ensuring your Gradebook is set up correctly.
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Tutors and Demonstrators Workshop - via Zoom
Introducing new tutors and demonstrators with the foundations and principles of teaching and learning as well as role responsibilities. The session will cover the University of Newcastle context and introduce participants to Teaching in Practice, Assessment, Marking and Feedback.
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Tutors and Demonstrators - Ourimbah (f2f)
Introducing new tutors and demonstrators with the foundations and principles of teaching and learning as well as role responsibilities. The session will cover the University of Newcastle context and introduce participants to Teaching in Practice, Assessment, Marking and Feedback.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.