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TeachWell portal is a one-stop shop to support excellence in learning and teaching practices at Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland.

The site gathers evidence-informed resources from the University and across the world to showcase teachers’ pedagogical practices and students’ learning experiences that reflect the aspirations expressed in Taumata Teitei. It also provides a place for staff to identify relevant professional learning opportunities and participate in communities of practice.

UoA support for navigating Gen-AI

Find out what’s happening centrally to help teachers navigate the use of Gen-AI in coursework, summative assessments and exams

Guidelines for coursework extensions

A notice for University of Auckland teaching staff

Can academic integrity prevail when AI is so good?

Three academics weigh in on the argument.
We hear from ChatGPT as well.

Keeping up to date with Gen-AI

Professor Cath Ellis (UNSW) and Stephen Matchett discuss the ChatGPT effect

Congratulations!

Check out these great ideas in teaching, submitted by the Change One Thing Challenge grant recipients

Our picks for the month of May

See our six prompts for teaching staff

Curriculum Framework Transformation Programme

Visit the Staff Intranet for details on the CFT
Phase 3: Implementation

Exam preparation checklist

For both teachers and students

Canvas guides

TeachWell now includes self-help guides for Canvas

Updates

22 May 2023MyLab and Mastering with LTI integration enables students to conveniently access Pearson+ eTextbooks, interactive study materials, assessments, and other resources within their Canvas course.

8 May 2023Microsoft OneDrive is available in Canvas, allowing more streamlined access to files and Office 365 documents.

Professional learning for teaching

Business School's Learning Technology Session

Feedback Fruits: Explore this amazing tool designed to promote student engagement
Wednesday 31 May, 12 – 1pm
All UoA staff are welcome

Impact of generated AI on the landscape of higher education

Join HERDSA for a panel discussion on ‘Where to from here with artificial intelligence?’
Thursday 1 June, 3 – 4pm, via Zoom

Canvas and teaching technology monthly Zoom meeting

All staff at UoA are welcome
Monday 12 June, 11am – 12pm

UoA Learning Design Community of Interest

Thursday 15 June, 2 – 3.30pm

Artificial intelligence practice sessions

Learn about AI and how to use it
Te Ahi Hangarau Technology Hub, Owen G Glenn Building
1-hour sessions for staff and students

Bicultural principles for teaching and learning online

Explore insights into tikanga principles and practices
Arapera Herewini-Card and Dr Rosina Merry
Tuesday 20 June 1 – 2pm, via Zoom

CRADLE Seminar

Authentic assessment in undergraduate science
A critical realist perspective
Wednesday 12 July 4 – 5:30pm NZST