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What can we do about reviving languages and why it matters

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To celebrate the release of this new book, Revivalistics: From the Genesis of Israeli to Language Reclamation in Australia and Beyond, we spoke to Professor Ghil’ad Zuckermann about what inspired his love for revivalistics, how the events of 2020 will impact language revival and what needs to be done to stop languages from becoming extinct.

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Establishing best practice on the use of recorded lectures: a Q&A with Associate Professor Dimitra Lekkas

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Associate Professor Dimitra Lekkas shares findings from her 2019 Learning Enhancement & Innovation Grant: “Does attendance at live lectures and use of recordings matter to student learning?”

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AdelaideX reaches 1 million MOOC enrolments!

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The University of Adelaide’s open digital learning initiative, AdelaideX has been providing access to free online education pathways for learners worldwide since 2015.

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How to set up assignments to assist in identifying at-risk students

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Students’ early online activity and assessment grades produce valuable data points that help us to predict which students are at risk of failing and potentially attriting from the University. 

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How staff can avoid assessment clashes across courses

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The Learning Analytics team have developed Assessment Mapping insights that visually show planned assessments and can assist with planning and scheduling assessments to avoid clashes. 

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Preparing for Semester 2

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Are you prepared for Semester 2? We have compiled a list of support services and online resources to assist with learning and teaching this semester.

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Uni of Adelaide's latest online offering in Cyber Security

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The University of Adelaide’s latest online offering is a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security.

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Reflecting on remote learning: A Q&A with Natalia Zarina & John Murphy

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Following up on their presentation at the Festival of Learning and Teaching (FoLT), Natalia and John share some insights into what they have learned teaching during the pandemic and how this will influence their teaching going forward.

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Demonstrating the achievement benefits associated with group learning

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Students with experience of Group Learning are likely to find themselves better equipped for whatever path they choose after graduation.

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2020 Learning Enhancement & Innovation Grants Announced

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The Learning Enhancement and Innovation Grant scheme is designed to support small-scale pilots and initiatives, fostering investigation and dissemination of best practice approaches in learning and teaching.

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