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Highlights

Please enjoy these highlights and recordings of the CAP Education Showcase 2021.

Thank you to everybody who attended on the day, and a special thanks to our wonderful facilitators for keeping the sessions running so smoothly.

Student Management

Facilitated by A/Prof Roald Maliangkaij

Roald walks us through some of the common issues and awkward circumstances that many academics have faced this year when balancing academic integrity requirements with our duty of care to students and our own wellbeing. Please note that this recording contains only the presentation component of the session.

(13 mins 4 sec)

Class Interaction and Engagement

Facilitated by Dr Eva Nisa, CHL

Want to explore new digital tools for teaching? Eva and Sango share their experiences of using Microsoft Teams and various polling tools in and outside class. The group discusses what students like about the tools and how they can improve student engagement and collaboration.

(27 min 15 sec)
See more on using Microsoft Teams to bring more student collaboration and conversation
Use PadletPoll Everywhere and Socrative to get students to contribute in and outside classroom
View how more platforms can be used to share ideas in the DES Digital Education Library

Intensive Delivery

Facilitated by Prof Sharon Bessell, Crawford School

The group discusses the challenges they have had in running intensive short courses online, and shares tips and practices that have worked.

(25 min 37 sec)

Language Teaching

Facilitated by Dr Janit Feangfu, CHL

A discussion about the pedagogies and intricacies of language teaching in a hybrid environment, including software tools used in CAP, and tips for managing group activities with online students.

(25 mins 02 sec)
Explore  how OneNote and other platforms can be used as collaborative virtual whiteboard in the DES Digital Education Library.

Creative Assessment

Facilitated by Dr Kerryn Baker, Bell School

If you’re considering designing assessment outside of the standard quiz and essay, this session is for you. The group discusses their experiences and tips in setting tasks such as infographic design, videos, policy briefs, and student-led discussions.

(23 mins 57 sec)
Use Canva or Piktochart to create infographic and other visual materials
See how to use Wattle Wiki for team assessment

The Home Office

Facilitated by Mr Ricky Vuckovic, DES

A demo and discussion on the tools and techniques for teaching and prerecording lectures at home.

(22 mins 34 sec)

Wattle It Be

Have you ever wondered what other features are available on Wattle? The DES team highlight some features you may not already know.

Click on the chapter markers in the video for the topics:
  • 02:04 Wattle Groups Overview page
  • 03:33 Activity Report
  • 07:14 Gradebook categories and drop the lowest
  • 09:28 Cheat-proofing multiple choice questions
  • 13:27 Embedding Paddlet, Twitter, Polls
  • 15:26 Embedding 3D viewer Sketchfab
(17 mins 35 sec)
Use Canva or Piktochart to create infographic and other visual materials
See how to use Wattle Wiki for team assessment