Technology Demonstrators
Community of Practice Newsletter. Issue 3, March 2022
Creating a HyFlex classroom
At the TechDem CoP March 10 meeting we explored HyFlex learning while in the new learning platform being piloted at USQ - Engageli.
Dr Lisa Jacka spoke about Voicethread as a super HyFlex tool to support asynchronous learning and peer-to-peer interaction and collaboration. We then had 30 min of table discussion around pedagogical applications of blended, hybrid and HyFlex learning.
Here is the non-edited session RECORDING which features Lisa and conversation at the start.
Explore resources on this doc: Creating a HyFlex classroom
She advises us:
- There is extensive support (through TechDems and Engageli!)
- You're not alone
- Pilots have agency
Are you willing to be a champion and join the Engageli pilot? It's not too late!
Highlights from the 2-part international collaborative workshop!
Topic Padlets:
- Planning for hybrid learning
- Design for collaboration in online spaces
- Building the community of practice
- Decolonising hybrid environments
One key outcome is the willingness in both universities to continue the collaboration! Watch this space for more opportunities.
View the video below about how we approached the design of this online international collaborative workshop.
You will find all events, SIGs, CoPs and more on our EVENTS page.
Online Collaborative Learning SIG
On March 8 we had our first Smackdown event!
- Designing an online collaborative workshop - Julie Lindsay
- Padlet for collaborative learning - Sue Worsley
- Voicethread and group work - Jess Carniel
- Group work and authentic assessment - Rod Huggett
Join this SIG
Next meeting - April 12, 1pm in ENGAGELI (use Chrome or Edge browser)
Student Engagement SIG
On February 24 SIG participants were asked 'What's your engagement focus?' Tools featured - iSee, Engageli and Padlet.
Read more about the Student Engagement SIG
Join this SIGNext meeting - March 23, 10am ZOOM featuring a student panel!
ePortfolio SIG
The ePortfolio SIG fosters rich conversations around the affordances of student online portfolios.
Read more about the ePortfolio SIG
Next meeting - March 16, 11am in ZOOM - focus on assessment design to integrate portfolios.
The latest resources!
Does engagement = camera on?
What do you think?
What do you do in your classes/tutorials?
READ this Conversation and leave a comment!
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USQ is a member. Login to Educause using your USQ email and that should work.
Building classroom community - even when we're all alone
An interesting reflective blog post on how to build empathy, rapour and community when learning online.
The Future of Teacher Collaboration Across Borders - survey
Global Teaching Insights invites teachers at all education levels to complete this online survey:
The future of teacher collaboration across borders
TechDems will come back to this important theme very soon!
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Past Newsletters
February 2022 - Updates and resources
January 2022 - How to engage with Technology DemonstratorsEdTech and Learning Technologies website
FIRST: Educational Technology @USQ (Use QR code to access also) - where TechDems material can be found including CoP, Special Interest Groups, Initiatives and Events.
SECOND: Learning Technologies - where we provide resources for popular tools and pedagogies.
There is also Conversations - This is our blog! Lot's to share and comment on.
Technology Demonstrators
Senior Education Technology Advisor
Email: julie.lindsay@usq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 46312890