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View article: Digital Literacy and Support Available for Academics at a University (Pilot Study)
Digital Literacy and Support Available for Academics at a University (Pilot Study) Open
Without a doubt, technology is an integral part of the education sector in the 21st Century (Scull et al., 2020). In addition to being a subject matter expert in their specialist area of knowledge, academics are expected to possess digital…
View article: Is lecture attendance just a flip of a coin?
Is lecture attendance just a flip of a coin? Open
In the sciences, the content of sequential lectures is often planned under the assumption that the majority of students present in the class have attended the previous sessions. To some extent, students are expected to be able to recall an…
View article: An innovative multidisciplinary model for work placement assessment
An innovative multidisciplinary model for work placement assessment Open
Assessment methods and practices have been identified as a key issue in the delivery of work-integrated learning programs worldwide. Maintaining academic standards, ensuring the relevance and consistency of assessment processes and determi…
View article: Reform, quality agendas and professional development: Reflections on engaging academics in technology and change
Reform, quality agendas and professional development: Reflections on engaging academics in technology and change Open
Major policy reforms within Australian Higher Education coupled with important advances in elearning technologies have created a highly stressful environment for teaching academics. Faculty learning and teaching leaders responsible for the…
View article: Chemtunes: A pilot study of setting the rote to music
Chemtunes: A pilot study of setting the rote to music Open
Rote learning can be dull! Yet for students to be successful at higher levels of education, there is a large base set of knowledge or vocabulary that must be learned and recognised, despite the absence of any rhyme or reason in said knowle…
View article: Two-channel data logger for quantitative EEG recording while driving
Two-channel data logger for quantitative EEG recording while driving Open
A hardware and software design and development is described for a two-channel portable recording device specifically to collect the electroencephalogram (EEG). The application intended for this device was collection of EEG data from driver…
View article: Heart rate variability changes during an auditory reaction time task in a simulated driving situation
Heart rate variability changes during an auditory reaction time task in a simulated driving situation Open
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View article: Eligibility requirements for work-integrated learning programs: exploring the implications of using grade point averages for student participation
Eligibility requirements for work-integrated learning programs: exploring the implications of using grade point averages for student participation Open
Educational institutions often specify eligibility criteria for student participation in Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) programs including paid industry placement experiences designed to improve student learning and employability outcomes.…
View article: Discussion paper: an innovative multidisciplinary assessment model for work-placement assessment
Discussion paper: an innovative multidisciplinary assessment model for work-placement assessment Open
This paper presents an innovative assessment model developed for application in multidisciplinary workplace settings. The model was developed to address current trends in higher education surrounding workplace assessment, for students unde…
View article: Performance related pay in Australian universities: the case of Swinburne University
Performance related pay in Australian universities: the case of Swinburne University Open
Performance related pay is not common in Australian universities. A number of Australian universities have begun to show interest in implementing more individualised pay arrangements. Swinburne University of Technology, in Melbourne, has c…
View article: An automated system for determining psychophysical stereo-threshold to dynamic random dot stimuli
An automated system for determining psychophysical stereo-threshold to dynamic random dot stimuli Open
We describe an approach to the problem of measuring stereoscopic thresholds to images of random dot stereograms. This involves using an Apple Macintosh computer with 640x480-pixel monitor with shutter glasses alternating the view to left a…
View article: Biophysical studies of fetal lambs in utero
Biophysical studies of fetal lambs in utero Open
This thesis was scanned from the print manuscript for digital preservation and is copyright the author. Researchers can access this thesis by asking their local university, institution or public library to make a request on their behalf. M…
View article: The Implications of the Diving Response in Reducing Panic Symptoms
The Implications of the Diving Response in Reducing Panic Symptoms Open
Increased CO 2 sensitivity is common in panic disorder (PD) patients. Free divers who are known for their exceptional breathing control have lower CO 2 sensitivity due to training effects. This study aimed to investigate the immediate effe…
View article: How do we value academic time?
How do we value academic time? Open
The extent of technology usage for managing teaching workloads is not completely known, but often extrapolated or inferred by academics’ use of other technologies. This paper explores technology adoption, and attitudes toward use of techno…
View article: The impact of flipped classroom andragogy on student assessment performance and perception of learning experience in two advanced physiology subjects
The impact of flipped classroom andragogy on student assessment performance and perception of learning experience in two advanced physiology subjects Open
Flipped classroom teaching has been used by many educators to promote active learning in higher education. This andragogy is thought to increase student engagement by making them more accountable for their learning and increase time on tas…
View article: In the digital age, physical learning materials still have their own space in education.
In the digital age, physical learning materials still have their own space in education. Open
Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) has a large student cohort undertaking anatomy and physiology as part of their core curriculum. Large student cohorts (> 300) impact on the quality and amount of feedback students receive. Teaching …
View article: Building a framework for improved workplace assessment practice and better outcomes through online platforms
Building a framework for improved workplace assessment practice and better outcomes through online platforms Open
This paper discusses the development of an online platform used to build upon an existing system for assessing student workplace learning. It includes the background and rationale for the project, an overview of a rubric developed for the …