Mixed Cohort Learning (MCL) in UoA

Background

MCL Pilot Background

The University is undertaking a classroom refurbishment project in 2021 to support and advance Mixed Cohort Learning, using appropriate technology and physical space design. This initiative responds to the challenges presented by the pandemic – the need to adapt modes of teaching to support students regardless of their physical location – and aligns with our strategic commitment to increasing the flexibility of our education delivery as part of our Education Pillar Plan under Future Making. It also is informed by the University’s Learning and Teaching Space Transformation Vision project, 2019, which established key principles for the future design of campus learning spaces.

The Mixed Cohort Learning pilot has been established to facilitate teaching in classes that have mixed cohorts of F2F and online learners. Enabled by technology and tailored space design, it takes a student-centred and ‘pedagogy first’ approach. The aim is to support active learning in mixed-cohort classes, including group-based and collaborative approaches. The pilot aims to provide a user-friendly, reliable environment for students and staff, and will allow us to apply lessons learned from using the refurbished spaces to the design of future learning spaces at the University.

Two common teaching spaces have been uplifted to support the delivery of Mixed Cohort Learning in Semester 2. Hughes 322 provides a flexible solution that can be used by and support Zoom, Teams, and potentially other platforms in the future. Hughes 323 provides a Zoom Rooms solution.

Join the MCL Learning Community in MS Teams to connect with others within the pilot and to access shared resources.

MCL Project Launch (Video Recording)

The MCL Project Launch webinar took place on 6 May 2021. The purpose of this Project Launch was to introduce stakeholders to the MCL project, defining both the background and scope of this initiative. For those who were unable to attend, a recording of this session is provided below.

Attendance and Evaluation

MCL Student Attendance

MCL Evaluation Framework

MCL Support

To discuss ways to achieve learning outcomes in mixed cohort, contact a Learning Designer.
To access resources on Mixed Cohort Learning and share the practice with others, you are invited to join the MCL Learning Community in MS Teams.
For technical support, call the ITDS Service desk on 08 8313 3000, ask for AV Support for either Hughes 322 or Hughes 323.

Mixed Cohort Learning in UoA