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The importance of formative feedback for study
"Get feedback. Get it early and often. You want as much feedback as you possibly can. If you do that and you're doing it often, your work is bound to improve". - Prof Mitch Parsell, University of Tasmania Solid formative feedback is one of your best tools for improving your academic writing. So how ...
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Stuck during study? 4 reasons to ask for help, and how
When you find yourself googling a maths question, or watching a long-winded explainer video and still not understanding a concept, it's like hitting...
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Stressed? For students, it's not just about COVID
Halfway through the Australian university year, many students are feeling the stress of returning to campus and their regular study routines after a...
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Insights from the field - university staff need 'belonging' too.
The conditions at a university for staff - both professional and academic - to thrive and deliver the best learning outcomes possible for students,...
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The importance of formative feedback for study
What makes good feedback, how does formative feedback help students achieve better grades, and why is some feedback better than others? Professor Mitch Parsell from the University …
Stuck during study? 4 reasons to ask for help, and how
Four reasons why asking for help is better than giving up - and how to do it the right way.
Stressed? For students, it's not just about COVID
Recent research finds students were equally stressed in 2020 and 2019. What causes student stress, and how to reduce it?
Insights from the field - university staff need 'belonging' too.
Scott Pearsall, Dean of Students at University of Canberra, talks about how a sense of belonging and community is important for university staff in 2021 and beyond.
Students are students; why student support must recognise diversity of needs.
Every student needs support, and some need more or different support than others. How does Studiosity serve a diverse and varied student base, and continually evolve the service?
Insights from the field - community, gender, and privilege in academia
Prof Amanda Bittner discusses the impact of 2020 on community, gender, and privilege in academia. She is a Professor of Political Science at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Insights from the field - the future of teaching online
Prof Chris Tisdell, education advocate, mathematician, and DJ, talks about how university staff are navigating the new normal and what the future of digital teaching might look lik…
Meet our Student Advisory Group - The Studiosity Circle
Meeting us at the intersection of online learning & UX, our Student Advisory Panel help shape everything we do, and provide diverse student representation internally, and more wide…
How students can prepare for the future, and the changes COVID-19 will bring
The outlook for graduates in 2020 may be uncertain, but Graeme has had a lifetime of change and upheaval to draw from and offers his best advice for students.
What is the 'passive voice'?
How to identify the passive voice in academic writing, and change it to active voice. Examples and common uses of the passive voice in essays.
Challenges are just opportunities - #InThisTogether with Elena from ICMS
Despite fires, floods, and the virus, Elena's year studying in Australia has been rewarding and supportive, thanks to her College, friends and workmates.
Time management, travel, and support - #InThisTogether with Welhelmus from University of Canberra
Welhelmus studied in Australia and had the opportunity to travel, speak at conferences and meet important officials. He shares his story and advice for other international students…