We are taking a break from the Connected Blog at the moment. We’ll see you later in 2022. Warm wishes, Connected Blog Team
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The road to Learning Design Part 2
In our previous post we reported back from our wider network about their road to learning design. In this short video, you will hear from VU’s own Learning Designers Nick and Holly and how they ended up in the profession. (3 minutes) (Road to learning design video transcript) Are you interested in becoming a Learning […]
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The road to Learning Design Part 1
Since the global pandemic, the profound role of Learning Designers has been widely recognised (Bellaby & Sankey 2020). But who are these people and where do they come from? And if you are interested in this type of role, how do you become a Learning Designer? We reached out to our network and asked Learning […]
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The Perfect Score – web accessibility for all Part 1
Online learning in universities has come of age during the Coronavirus crisis and publications daily extol how we have risen to the challenge. But online learning creates barriers to some of our students even while it liberates others. What should university’s do about this? Clearly, we need to make our online materials accessible, but why […]
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What did VU students think of their first week of uni?
In 2020 Victoria University will have successfully transitioned all undergraduate degrees into Block Mode. In the VU Block Model, students undertake only one unit at the time over four weeks. Our approach is designed with students’ needs in mind. Studying in smaller classes, students learn better with more access to their teachers and close contact […]
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What is Design Thinking?
In its most basic form, Design Thinking is a problem-solving process, but it is much more than a set of rigid steps. It is a skill-set that involves unique abilities like empathy, integrative thinking, and a tolerance for risk and ambiguity. Design Thinking has been called a ‘mindset’ or an ‘attitude’ or ‘worldview’. David Kelly, […]
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5 ways to create great rubrics
There’s no doubt that good rubrics help student learning and make marking less of a chore. It’s also true that a badly designed rubric can make learning and marking more difficult for everyone. So, how do you create a great rubric? Here are five tips on how to get the most out of your rubrics: […]
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