Online teaching mode, Problem based learning
Active Learning Assignment Using On-line Interactive Simulations
Students are directed to a suitable on-line simulation. For example, we have a range of simulations covering mathematics and physics available on the following page: https://teaching.smp.uq.edu.au/scims/. The task sheet usually describes a set of activities that they should undertake and answer to demonstrate a good level of understanding (a grade up to a level of 5 under the university’s system).
Authentic assessment
Clinical Project Using Action Learning
Students complete a large clinical service development project in teams of four over a 10 week period using an action learning approach – this is a pass/fail component assessed by their clinical supervisor. During the semester, student teams attend five set meetings at which one student from each team presents an update on their project and facilitates discussion.
Authentic assessment, Problem based learning
‘Phone a Friend’ Task
At the start of semester, students are asked to find a partner in the class – someone they don’t know, or don’t know very well. They are asked to exchange phone numbers.