News and Events for Teaching Staff
Events and activities available to staff involved in the provision and development of Learning and Teaching.
Events
22 Aug
ADEPT: Interpreting Turnitin reports
In this one-hour workshop you will learn to use and interpret Turnitin Similarity and Artificial Intelligence Reports for academic integrity and supporting student learning. Bringing together best practice recommendations and insights from recent academic integrity cases, the session will cover: 28 Aug
Writing Workshop #2 - Stephen Cole the Elder Awards for Excellence
This session is designed for those who are in the process of writing their Stephen Cole the Elder Award for Excellence application. We will place nominees with ‘advisors’ to provide 1:1 support for their draft applications. 03 Sep
Transforming Assessment 2025: International eAssessment Awards: Selected Winners Showcase
The session will be chaired by Hannah Ciborowska, eAssessment Association board member and global account manager at British Coucil (who were headline sponsors of the eAA Awards this year).
What is the ideal Turnitin similarity score?
What kinds of text matches are there, and what do they mean?
How reliable is the Turnitin AI Score, and what does it show?
When might a Turnitin Similarity or Artificial Intelligence report raise a suspicion about academic misconduct?
How and why do students use Turnitin to check their work?
How can teachers use Turnitin to support academic skills building?
News
This is how I use AI: Dr Thomas Wanner
Dr Thomas Wanner, senior lecturer in the University’s School of Social Sciences, shares how he’s integrated the use of ChatGPT into his courses to help students learn the skills to use gen AI in a critical, responsible and ethical way.
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This is how I teach
This month we spoke with Dr Raymond Vozzo from the School of Computer and Mathematical Sciences, Faculty of Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Raymond is a member of the Adelaide Education Academy and the Adelaide College of Reviewers. Here Raymond explains the benefits of active learning as a way of enhancing student engagement.
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Learnings from LTAG - Dr Natasha Van Antwerpen
The Learning and Teaching Advancement Grant (LTAG) scheme supports innovation and leadership in learning and teaching. This month, Adelaide Education Academy member and Advance HE Senior Fellow, Dr Natasha Van Antwerpen, School of Psychology, shares the findings of a project focused on student motivation and wellbeing.
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HERDSA - Highlights from Perth
The University of Adelaide was very well-represented at the Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia (HERDSA) conference in Boorloo/Perth earlier this month.
Read more about HERDSA - Highlights from Perth21 Aug
Fast Feedback for First Year Students with Studiosity Writing Feedback Plus
All students at the University of Adelaide have access to online academic support through the Studiosity platform, where they can submit assignment drafts to the Writing Feedback service, and speak to subject specialists using Connect Live. 24 Jul
Early Educator Institute Award - Dr Ankit Agarwal
Dr Ankit Agarwal (Adelaide School of Business) recently received a scholarship as part of the highly competitive Management and Organizational Behavior Teaching Society (MOBTS) Early Educator Institute (EEI) award. 24 Jul
Learnings from LTAG - Dr Peta Callaghan
The Learning and Teaching Advancement Grant (LTAG) scheme supports innovation and leadership in learning and teaching. This month, Adelaide Education Academy member and Advance HE Senior Fellow, Dr Peta Callaghan, School of Psychology, shares the outcomes of a project which supports students with group work.
Launch of the Learning and Teaching News webpage!
The Learning and Teaching News now has its very own webpage. Head over to see the latest news stories, view previous editions and learn about the various ways you can engage with us.