The great academic exhale
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The great academic exhale
Announcements
A current selection of announcements posted in TeachWell Digital.
New Special Conditions in Tests and Examinations Procedures
New Special Conditions in Tests and Examinations Procedures
The new procedures clarify roles and streamline processes for special conditions, benefiting both students and teaching staff across the University of Auckland.
December 2024 technology updates
December 2024 technology updates
This month we feature improvements to Canvas' SpeedGrader, Discussions, and Assignments, and few upgrades to FeedbackFruits, including an automated writing coach.
TeachWell Digital: 2024 retrospective
TeachWell Digital: 2024 retrospective
Continuing the momentum since the launch of TeachWell Digital, we share some of the milestones of 2024.
Curriculum Management System: Phase one launch 20 November 2024
Curriculum Management System: Phase one launch 20 November 2024
The new Curriculum Management System will launch on 20 November 2024, transforming how programme and course information is managed.
Tapestry of Practice 2024: Technology-Enhanced Learning
Tapestry of Practice 2024: Technology-Enhanced Learning
The annual 1/2-day conference celebrated the richness of learning and teaching at the University of Auckland.
Mobile learning: Canvas access insights and tips
Mobile learning: Canvas access insights and tips
The latest Canvas usage statistics reveal that students are increasingly using smartphones to access course materials. Explore these insights to see how they affect your teaching strategies and course design.
November 2024 technology updates
November 2024 technology updates
In this update we highlight improvements to Canvas' Announcements, FeedbackFruits' learning analytics and Rich Text Editor, Inspera's question options and grading dashboard, and an upgraded Exam Clock app.
Enhancing the student experience through Canvas course design
Enhancing the student experience through Canvas course design
Find helpful resources to support you in bringing your Canvas course up to the required baseline standards.
Teachers can now log in to KuraCloud through Single Sign-On
Teachers can now log in to KuraCloud through Single Sign-On
KuraCloud has been upgraded to Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) standard 1.3, enabling teachers to log in through Single Sign-On.
October 2024 technology updates
October 2024 technology updates
In this update we feature improvements to Canvas' SpeedGrader, FeedbackFruits' AI Chat bot and collaborative assessment grading, and Inspera assessment platform's marking workflow.
Top picks for September 2024: Towards a sense of belonging
Top picks for September 2024: Towards a sense of belonging
Only 38.8% of students feel they belong, says the 2024 Learning & Teaching Survey. What does ‘belonging’ mean post-pandemic, and how can we foster it?
Looking past integrity issues: Gen-AI’s inclusive potential
Looking past integrity issues: Gen-AI’s inclusive potential
Gen-AI is more than a challenge to academic integrity. It also enhances inclusivity and accessibility for students.
2024 Learning and Teaching Survey results: Discover what students think
2024 Learning and Teaching Survey results: Discover what students think
The 2024 Learning and Teaching Survey (LTS) results are now available, providing valuable insights into what’s working well and areas for improvement.
September 2024 technology updates
September 2024 technology updates
In this update we feature improvements to Canvas, FeedbackFruits collaborative assessment, H5P interactive content, and Inspera assessment platform.
Assessment checklist: How to prevent common issues in assignments and grading
Assessment checklist: How to prevent common issues in assignments and grading
Prevent most of the common grading issues by checking the assignment set-up and the Gradebook settings in your Canvas course.
Top picks for August 2024: Exploring effective practices for blended learning
Top picks for August 2024: Exploring effective practices for blended learning
Our blended learning theme points you towards implementing strategies that improve student engagement in online contexts. Discover the TeachWell Blended session and other best practice guides from abroad.
August 2024 technology updates
August 2024 technology updates
This month we feature improvements to Inspera, Canvas Announcements, Assignments, SpeedGrader, and Learning Essentials for students.
Top picks for July 2024: New Student Voice Policy in action
Top picks for July 2024: New Student Voice Policy in action
This month, we spotlight the power of student voices in higher education and the new policy that puts student voice front and centre.
Have you heard of Rethinking Assessment?
Have you heard of Rethinking Assessment?
Rethinking Assessment is a teacher's essential guide for implementing contemporary assessment practices at Waipapa Taumata Rau, the University of Auckland.
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