CSUed - Learning and Teaching at CSU
2013
Transforming Assessment: New Landscapes, New Pedagogy, New Students.
- Bathurst, 19-21 November 2013.
Assessment is at the heart of learning and teaching. It is how we determine what students have learned. It’s also a key motivator and driver of student learning. But how does the way we assess impact on students? Do they just acquire knowledge and skills or will we transform the way they think about and practice in the world as professionals and citizens?
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2012
The conference theme for 2012 was Higher Education in the Digital Age: Building Connections to Enhance Learning and Teaching. The theme, chosen by the Flexible Learning Institute and ratified by the Advisory Committee, provided an opportunity for dialogue and reflection on the many innovations and transformations that are continuing to occur both at CSU and beyond as higher education responds to the digital age. As developments such as open educational resources, massive open online courses, networked learning and digital literacies continue to impact on higher education, how will we respond as an institution and as individuals? What are the implications of these changes for curriculum, including design of the student experience, pedagogy and assessment?
The conference was held on Wagga campus. Pre-conference workshops took place on 5th November, with the full conference occurring from 6-7 November 2012.
The key presenters were:
- Professor Gráinne Conole, Director of the Beyond Distance Research Alliance, University of Leicester, United Kingdom
- Professor Mark Brown, Director of the National Centre for Learning and Teaching, Massey University, New Zealand
2011
- Video of Keynote Speaker: Stephen Billett (requires a CSU login)
- Video of Keynote Speaker: Maggie Hutchings (requires a CSU login)
- 2011 CSU Program (.pdf)
- Conference Slideshow (requires a CSU login)
- Conference Slideshow for mobiles (requires a CSU login)
Conference Title: Transforming University education: Developing a Culture of Collaboration, Integration and sustainability
Charles Sturt University is committed to collaborate with students, professions, our communities and staff, and participate in the national and international higher education environment. University education has become an increasingly interdependent undertaking and is exposed to many influences such as government policies, student expectations, and economic imperatives. In this climate CSU is transforming its university education through internal initiatives and visions, as well as external forces. As we enter our new strategic planning cycle, CSU faces multiple challenges.
We need to:
- pursue sound pedagogy that integrates personal and professional learning
- create cultures of collaborative education – internally and with external partners
- participate in pursuing sustainable directions of higher education
- align and shape the future of our education, research and community participation endeavours
- be vigilant advocates in the interest of transformative education
Pre-conference Workshops: 15th November 2011
Conference: 16th & 17th November 2011
Venue: Thurgoona Campus
2010
The conference was held over 9-11 November 2010 at CPD (Center for Professional Development) on the Bathurst Campus of CSU.
Key themes and focus areas
- Practice-based education
- Blended and flexible learning
- Curriculum renewal and pedagogy
- Cultural competence and indigenous education
- Student experience and participation
The Key Speakers were:
- Professor Ron Barnett; Professor Barnett is Professor of Higher Education at the Institute of Education, University of London, UK
- Professor Jeannie Herbert; Professor Herbert is Foundation Chair of Indigenous Studies at Charles Sturt University.
2009
The Conference Theme for 2009 is Leading and Learning in Higher Education. The theme was chosen by the Flexible Learning Institute, and ratified by the Advisory Committee, because of a strong wish to encourage dialogue and to showcase achievements that exemplify what it means to be an educational leader in higher education, regardless of where one ‘sits’ within an institution. The conference was held on Wagga campus.
The Key Speakers were:
- Professor Christopher Brooke; Dean Teaching & Learning, Curtin Business School
- Dr Terry Anderson;, Professor & Canada Research Chair in Distance Education, Athabasca University, Edmonton, Canada
- Peter Goodyear; Professor in Education Co-Director CoCo Research Centre, University of Sydney. Australian Learning and Teaching Council Senior Fellow 2007-2009
2008
Conference Program Summary (.pdf)
The 2008 conference was entitled "Educational Interactions and Curricula”. It was held in Wagga Wagga 19-20 November 2008, with two pre conference workshops on 18 th November.
The Key speaker was Professor Della Fish, Chair Education, Swansea University, Wales.
The conference had four themes:
- Education for Practice
- Flexible and Blended Learning
- Fieldwork Education
- Learning and Curricula