Learning to Learn by Kim Blackmore https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7 Decoding course expectations; Engaging with students and staff; Familiarisation with discipline expectations and culture; Familiarisation with university systems and expectations; Accessing advice and support; Self-regulation of learning en-us 2021-10-08 03:08:41 UTC 2021-11-03 04:13:52 UTC hello@padlet.com Ensure to plan for post grad students https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863208596 2021-11-03 01:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863208596 Jesse Stommel's info about ungrading claire_brooks2 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863209687  here's a blog post  https://www.jessestommel.com/ungrading-an-faq/

]]> 2021-11-03 01:20:20 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863209687 Communicate effectively. Students have to also contribute. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863209808 2021-11-03 01:20:23 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863209808 WE have to filter information so only the important information is sent out. Make it easier for students to filter. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863211891 2021-11-03 01:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863211891 An ungraded first year seems like a really good idea claire_brooks2 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863212313 2021-11-03 01:21:29 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863212313 What are we so scared of losing? What are we hiding behind by giving marks rather than feedback.. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863212451 2021-11-03 01:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863212451 Don't always put learning emphasis on first years https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863212808 Some later year students, postgrads and mature age students need to learn or re-learn how to learn at university, in the academic context

]]> 2021-11-03 01:21:44 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863212808 Pre-prepare so students can be ready. Consider video and other ways. Increases students level of confidence. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863213657 2021-11-03 01:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863213657 students prefer podcast instead of pre-recorded lectures. Maybe that is a way forward. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863216102 2021-11-03 01:23:10 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863216102 Peer-Assisted Learning Mentor program at the College of Law, ANU https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863219470 2021-11-03 01:24:32 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863219470 From a diabilities perpective Covid has made things more accesible. This is also for those with family commitments. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863221067 This needs to be recognised and continue this option.]]> 2021-11-03 01:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863221067 Break assessment items into smaller chunks to help students learn expectations etc. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863221747 2021-11-03 01:25:31 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863221747 Embed in key first year courses https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863221895 many students have to complete key first year courses. involve first year conveners to teach skills as part of tutorials etc]]> 2021-11-03 01:25:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863221895 Chat functions increased options for some students to interact with classes if issues with talking. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863222468 2021-11-03 01:25:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863222468 Good for academics to come up with new measures of participation rather than just being in the room. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863224484 2021-11-03 01:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863224484 Examples from Classics claire_brooks2 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863224872 a very different identity --- part of what is coming under scrutiny by the uni . Is classics elite- lots of diversity- mature age, some from elite schools but also lots of aspirational]]> 2021-11-03 01:26:55 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863224872 Resource items so diversity is automated as much as it can be. IE Echo360 is automatically setup that then includes others without needing help. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863226562 2021-11-03 01:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863226562 classics claire_brooks2 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863229929 very small classses- able to run study tours in europe ( pre covid) own kitchen and very active student group,lots of formal and informal student engagement and communication with  teaching staff. so many transition and student centered activities are already happening

]]> 2021-11-03 01:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863229929 Gamify orientation/transition content to make it more interactive and engaging for students. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863232916 2021-11-03 01:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863232916 Echo360 ASR - other universities use it to do more to make access generic for transcriptions etc. Makes access for all students temporal. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863233306 There is angst about using it.  
There are worries about innacuracies adn students suffer. ]]> 2021-11-03 01:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863233306 Setting student expectations on assessments early may be done by early shared assessment. One idea is to get students to share parts of individual assessment items and share them. Students go and look at others work and discuss in the class. This introduces various approaches in which students may attempt an assessment rizwankhan1 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863235595 2021-11-03 01:31:36 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863235595 Echo360 ASR is useful and evens the playing field. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863235780 2021-11-03 01:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863235780 Give international students orientation/transition content earlier, pre-arrival, and in-language if needed. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863236101 2021-11-03 01:31:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863236101 tensions around elite versus aspirational claire_brooks2 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863236284  some noticed a fall off in disadvantaged students since covid, often due to financial. ]]> 2021-11-03 01:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863236284 Accessibility amysaarikko https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863238018 Making sure information is delivered in a way that can be made accessible to all - for example text-to-speech buttons]]> 2021-11-03 01:32:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863238018 Pay for transcripts to be adjusted instead of providing a notetaker for students who need it. Provides 90% (still issues with accents). Makes a huge difference for EAP and ESL or other disabilities. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863238827 2021-11-03 01:32:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863238827 Implicit learning to learn activities in high schools https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863238990 Skilling up students in university learning while they are still in school. before they get to University ]]> 2021-11-03 01:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863238990 good to hear about the potential and move away from a pass/ fail mentality. move toward growth mind set. claire_brooks2 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863239267 2021-11-03 01:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863239267 We need more focus on transition of students that aren't 1st year (students from other institutions, postgrads, etc) https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863239280 2021-11-03 01:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863239280 Compulsory ANU 1001 course https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863241982 making the intro course compulsory so at least at one point all students will have gone through the same info on how ANU works and where to turn for help.

]]> 2021-11-03 01:34:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863241982 Plan for all communication available to be included and accesible to all. It will all have transcripts and options. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863243110 2021-11-03 01:34:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863243110 Could we have an ungraded first year, but complement it with a threshold requirement program of orientation/transition throughout the first year with compulsory co-curricular components, eg every student comes up with a career plan, engages with academic skills, other services, has a mentor, etc. And perhaps College/discipline specific programming too. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863243384 2021-11-03 01:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863243384 Preparing students to participate effectively in group work https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863244267 2021-11-03 01:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863244267 Investment and education to make the university more equitable for students with disabilities. https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863244375 2021-11-03 01:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863244375 Make sure learning and increasing skills is seen as an ongoing skill - not just what you do in first year https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863247124 2021-11-03 01:36:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863247124 Service model https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863247667 the old central vs College question :-) but there are a lot of duplications and also differing advice students get.
Question is also who is accountable for what information?
Consistent practices are needed.]]> 2021-11-03 01:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863247667 More support for developing skills in referencing in academic writing https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863247793 Sometimes specific to disciplines]]> 2021-11-03 01:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863247793 Go on walking tours to libraries and other important support https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863249411 2021-11-03 01:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863249411 becoming themselves at uni claire_brooks2 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863252188 students don't have to be defined by who they are especially re disadvantage, but can invent, reinvent themselves]]> 2021-11-03 01:38:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863252188 Check out the Irish/Mooc future learn course claire_brooks2 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863254953 https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/a-digital-edge-essentials-for-the-online-learner/3/todo/121253]]> 2021-11-03 01:39:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863254953 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863262500 I know other uni's which have an ungraded system with 3 levels, exceed, met, not met, so gives some choice to students on where they want to aim

]]> 2021-11-03 01:42:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863262500 Crawford school claire_brooks2 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863375833 not just PSP but also inclusion of "how this course works" info in each course eg some are full on role plays, some are conventional, some have xoom every second week, etc.]]> 2021-11-03 02:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863375833 PAL/PASS programs claire_brooks2 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863451601 more support for university wide peer assisted learning programs to support students in notoriously tricky courses. mainly funding $$$$$]]> 2021-11-03 03:02:47 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863451601 Massive numbers in first year claire_brooks2 https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863587169 This is a big problem and very poor practice especially when staff have all been cut too. The better teachers should be teaching first year, and the first years classes should be smaller. First year chemistry was over 590 students in first year.]]> 2021-11-03 04:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kim_blackmore/397kne61xylkqvk7/wish/1863587169