News and events
News
News • 01 Sep 2020
Public organisations that manage complaints well reap the rewards, new research finds
For the first time, public sector organisations can now measure the social returns on complaint handling, revealing the holistic value of effective customer care.
News • 31 Aug 2020
Machine-enhanced decision making; and clapping, flapping drones
Professor Tania Sourdin talks to ABC Radio National about her work on justice apps
News • 28 Aug 2020
Transformative early entry into Law supports people from a refugee background
As a driving force for equity in higher education, the University of Newcastle has launched Australia’s first scheme to offer people from a refugee background the opportunity to gain early entry to study Law.
News • 28 Jul 2020
Professor Tania Sourdin says there is a need for cheaper and smarter dispute resolution options in family law
Professor Tania Sourdin says there is a need for cheaper and smarter dispute resolution options in family law.
News • 22 Jul 2020
People are using artificial intelligence to help sort out their divorce. Would you?
People are using artificial intelligence to help sort out their divorce
News • 10 Jul 2020
Courts not ready for post-COVID world
Despite an advance in assistive technologies, new research has indicated that the world’s courts and legal systems are not equipped to handle post-COVID ways of working.
News • 01 Jul 2020
Cooperatives in Development – People-centred Businesses in Action
Newcastle Law School academic joins Partnership project between the International Co-operative Alliance and the European Commission.
News • 01 Jul 2020
The Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific Countries
Ann Apps was invited to present at a workshop “The Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific Countries” hosted by UNDESA in Nadi, Fiji on March 4th.
News • 01 May 2020
Law in Lockdown - a Newcastle Law School podcast
The Newcastle Law School has launched a podcast exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the legal community.
News • 29 Apr 2020
Associate Professor Amy Maguire on understanding the human rights issues of the Covid-19 pandemic
Law School academic helps to shape public understanding regarding human rights issues during the pandemic.
News • 08 Apr 2020
Teaching Algorithms to Lawyers - a Webinar by Dr Khaled Dika
The Newcastle Law School welcomed Dr Khaled Dika from the University of Paris to discuss teaching algorithms to lawyers.
News • 08 Apr 2020
Indigenous Scholar Flourishing Thanks to People Like You
Meet Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scholarship recipient Taylah Gray
Events
Workshop
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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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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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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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.
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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.
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Ed Tech for Active Learning
Explore the educational technology available to increase student engagement through active learning.
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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.
Webinar
Using GenAI in Assessments: 7 Approaches for Students
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.
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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
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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
AI in Action: Deep Research
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
AI in Action: 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.
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