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Dark Mofo: Finding Light in Hobart’s Winter
Every year, in the depth of winter, Hobart shrugs off its sleepy charm and embraces a darker, more primal energy. This is Dark Mofo, the Museum of Old and New Art’s (MONA) annual winter festival, a phenomenon that has become a pilgrimage for those seeking art, music, and ritual in the longest nights of the…
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The landscape of AI literacy programs: cultivating creativity and innovation
The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into higher education necessitates a proactive approach to developing staff competencies. For university educators, the imperative extends beyond the ad hoc utilisation of AI tools; it also encompasses a critical, ethical, and creative application in classrooms and other learning environments. The objective of lteracy programs is to unlock the…
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Reconsidering assessment in higher education: the lane approach
The deployment of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools has fundamentally challenged traditional assessment practices in higher education. As these technologies become increasingly sophisticated and accessible, educators must reconsider how we design, implement, and evaluate assessments to maintain academic integrity while preparing students for a world where AI is ubiquitous. The “lane approach” to assessment —…
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Hiking Mt Feathertop via Razorback
There’s something about a trip in a car that’s seen more kilometres than a one-way trip to the moon. Mark’s battered Subaru, with its bouncy suspension and a boot full of hiking gear, was our auto from Fitzroy to the high country for the ANZAC Day long weekend. Five hours of winding highways, coffee stops,…
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Easter on two wheels: A ride through Victoria’s Autumn highlands
The Easter long weekend stretched out ahead, four days that felt like a rare gift. I decided to make the most of it, setting out from Fitzroy on Good Friday with my motorbike pointed east towards Bruthen in Gippsland. The city was emptying fast; Highway 1 was thick with people eager to escape. It’s a…
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HEDx: The future of AI in an education-driven world!
On an intensely luminous April day in Melbourne, the State Library of Victoria became a hub for discussions about artificial intelligence (AI) and its place within higher education. The HEDx forum, hosted by La Trobe University, brought together leaders from universities, industry, and policy to explore how universities can navigate the opportunities and challenges presented…
