A current selection of announcements posted in TeachWell Digital.
In Semester Two 2025, staff will use the new Curriculum Management System to review and edit their course outlines. Here's what you need to know.
This month features changes to YouTube playback in Canvas and more flexible design elements for H5P. We also offer workshops for marking and grading in Canvas, and H5P's live engagement tools.
Find out how to secure your data when using Google Gemini and NotebookLM and learn about Microsoft Copilot's Memory feature, FeedbackFruits' new feedback feature, Panopto's 'Save As' function, and the return of Perusall Academy's popular webinars.
What cognitive science reveals about effective learning has never been more relevant—especially as Gen-AI increasingly shifts how students engage with knowledge.
Practical perspectives and experiences with Gen-AI in teaching were front and centre at the Business School’s forum.
In July we draw attention to Canvas Support Centre (a.k.a., Impact)—an in-Canvas self-help tool. Also: Canvas workshops for Semester Two, updates to Canvas Inbox, Canvas Design Blocks, FeedbackFruits, and H5P.
Learn what the new AI Advisory Group is doing and why it matters for your teaching.
In June 2025 we update you on enhancements to Canvas' Files and New Quizzes, plus new Lucid guides and inspirational resources. We also draw attention to the recent Marking and Grading workshop recording.
Evidence from CBP suggests positive impacts on student experience, course accessibility, and teaching-related admin efficiency.
International expert Barbara Oakley, with education researcher Michael Johnston, led a sold-out series that revealed just how much there is still to learn—about learning itself.
In this update we spotlight enhancements to Canvas' media player, Inbox tool, and offer training opportunities for markers. And we point out a new video and folder management options for Panopto.
In April we bring your attention to enhancements for Canvas' SpeedGrader, the Library Resources app to embed subject guides into your course, and the Audio Record question type in Inspera.
Take a moment to revisit key practices from University guidelines on inclusive learning and teaching.
For March we introduce feature enhancements for FeedbackFruits Peer review and Group Member Evaluation, H5P interactive content, and Perusall collaborative reading.
An invitation to reflect on one's teaching role as outlined in the academic staff agreement.
For February 2025 we feature improvements to Canvas Design Blocks, Ed Discussion, FeedbackFruits, and Inspera.
Drowning in Canvas course files? UDOIT’s File Review offers a simple solution to declutter your course and boost content accessibility for students.
After surviving another academic year of student emails, marking marathons, and institutional madness, here’s a practical guide to professional decompression.
The new procedures clarify roles and streamline processes for special conditions, benefiting both students and teaching staff across the University of Auckland.
This month we feature improvements to Canvas' SpeedGrader, Discussions, and Assignments, and few upgrades to FeedbackFruits, including an automated writing coach.
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