Sharing successful exemplars of research skills application
Since December 2015, the Library and Learning Commons has been leading the implementation of the Research Skill Development
(RSD) framework – which develops our students' research skills – in library programs and on campus, in collaboration with academic
staff. An event hosted by the Library showcased successful library–academics collaborations and demonstrated the RSD’s potential as
an effective tool for curriculum enhancement and renewal.
Educational technologies at Monash
The workshop facilitated by Trev Wood, Senior Education Innovation Designer at Monash University's Office of Learning and Teaching,
explored three technologies that are being implemented at Monash, including our online video and learning platforms, and polling
technologies like Flux and Poll Everywhere. Another workshop was also held to equip participants with skills in using Monash's online
video platform to record, edit, share or manage videos of presentations and lectures.
Walk and Talk: Active learning
strategies and spaces Designing active learning curriculum
with a pinch of SALT
With ongoing changes in the educational landscape, from
learning space designs to new technologies, the new world
demands 21st century skills. The Walk and Talk workshop,
facilitated by Leanne Rose-Munro, Manager of Learning Space
Innovation Research at Monash University's Office of Learning
and Teaching, gave participants insight into these changes and
challenged them to plan for the future of active learning. The Strategic Active Learning Transformation (SALT) initiative at
Monash, especially Faculty-led initiatives, transforms existing
didactic sessions within selected large cohort units and transitions
them into active on-campus and/or blended mode. This session,
led by Professor Kris Ryan from Monash Education Innovation,
introduced our staff to SALT and the role of the SALT team in
incorporating active learning strategies in curriculum design.
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