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This workshop will provide an explanation of what constitutes an Academic Portfolio in UWA and how it can be used effectively. It will also look into means to start a portfolio.

This includes material previously included in the CATL workshop "Developing Your Teaching Portfolio"< (...)

Every staff member at UWA is responsible for ensuring that they are aware of, and comply with the University’s record keeping standards, policies and procedures. This workshop will introduce you to the benefits of managing your records, the what, why and how of filing, basic classification and file (...)

The workshop is based on structuring and writing a scientific article destined for a scientific journal. If you have some material that you want to publish, or you are already in the throes of writing an article, then you can use your material in the exercises. From this base other forms of (...)

The workshop is designed for adults to assist young people in mental health crisis situations and/or the early stages of mental health problems. Participants will have a better understanding of mental health disorders, and learn how to recognise and provide support to others who may be experiencing (...)

Guided Meditation Sessions among the Magnificent Norfolk Pines of Sommerville Auditorium

During lunchtime on Fridays (fortnightly), there are guided meditation sessions among the magnificent pines of Somerville Auditorium. Come along and practise to have a mind that always remains (...)

The Gatekeeper Workshop provided by the Ministerial Council for Suicide Prevention is nationally acclaimed as an effective tool in the strategy to reduce suicide. The half day Gatekeeper Workshop provides participants with a range of skills and knowledge that improve their ability and confidence to (...)

In this workshop, you will examine a range of strategies for facilitating discussion and running engaging, interactive classes. The workshop is aimed at those of you who are new to tutoring or looking to develop your teaching skills.

Clear, succinct and informative agenda preparation and writing are key contributing factors to successful meetings and can be a rewarding experience for you. A well-considered and carefully constructed agenda assists the chair to conduct the meeting towards achieving its purpose and goals and helps (...)

UWA staff interested in exploring ways to support group work activities and customise the student learning experience.

Prerequisites: Quickstart Guide to Developing your 2009 LMS unit (or equivalent)

Have you ever wanted to:

Allow students to sign up to their own (...)

Have you wanted to:

Create common unit related Frequently Asked Questions and Answers to reduce the number of similar questions from students?

Allow students to test their knowledge of unit materials?

Conduct an exam and have the results automatically recorded by (...)

Intended Audience: UWA staff interested in learning the tips and tricks of managing LMS Assessments.

Prerequisites: Quickstart Guide to Developing your 2009 LMS unit (or equivalent)and Creating Assessments in UWA's LMS

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Teachers are being stretched in their efforts to maintain high quality teaching, often in a time or resource-poor environment, and with an increasingly diverse student cohort. Ideas on how to establish and maintain a good learning experience for students by teaching smarter are explored. Strategies (...)

Knowledge is power! All you need to know upfront is designed to introduce participants to the University’s financial practice. This workshop includes the financial reporting structure, the University’s internal and external obligations, the University’s Chart of Accounts, the cut-off dates, the (...)

Forms! Forms! How to get my forms processed quickly is designed to provide participants with a sound knowledge of all the financial forms and tips to avoid delays and sent-backs. It also provides participants an overview of the entire process workflow and the impact on incorrect forms.

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Using Excel 2003, participants will create and modify a variety of charts through the use of of the Chart Wizard and supplied templates. Available chart types will be examined to suggest which are best for what the data suggests and the user wants to show.

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This 3 hour session will cover * Forward planning as a key to meeting success * Establishing purpose and process * Roles of Chair, Secretary/Recorder and Meeting/Committee members * Handling interpersonal dynamics * Dealing with difficult situations and people * Do’s and don’ts for effective (...)

PeopleSoft: Journals and eTForms is designed to provide participants the knowledge and tool to transfer funds or cost from a project grant to another and from a Business unit to another. This workshop is delivered in simple and non-Accountant language which helps you overcome the fear of dealing (...)

PeopleSoft: DIY Enquiries is designed to provide participants the efficient and simple ways to address day-to-day financial enquiries from colleagues or external parties – suppliers and customers.

After completing this workshop, participants should be able to: * Explore different ways to (...)

Most leaders will be responsible for guiding change processes at various stages in their career. This workshop will explore some of the latest thoughts on change management and how leaders can achieve the best outcomes. Two key areas will be explored: the role of the leader in providing clear but (...)

The session is aimed at those in charge of academic or administrative units and broadly covers legislative requirements relating to record keeping, the University’s Record Keeping Plan and the business benefits achieved by managing business information effectively.

Attendees will gain an (...)