UniSQ Open Text Catalogue – University of Southern Queensland

Microlearning

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Author(s): Chris Kossen

Editor(s): Mary Haire, Natalie Oostergo, Nikki Andersen

Subject(s): Curriculum planning and development, Higher education, tertiary education, Open learning, distance education

Institution(s): University of Southern Queensland

Publisher: University of Southern Queensland

Last updated: 31/03/2025

Microlearning has accrued a strong record of evidenced based success in a relatively short time along with a significant body of supporting education-based theory literature. This book is a practical ‘how to’ guidebook on how microlearning design and delivery principles and techniques can be applied to your learning materials and teaching based on my application and development of microlearning. In keeping with the practical focus of this book, theory and research literature are kept to a minimum and included where they aid practical understanding.

HyFlex Learning and Teaching: A Guide for Educational Innovation

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Author(s): Lisa Jacka, Julie Lindsay

Editor(s): Julie Lindsay, Lisa Jacka

Subject(s): Educational: Technology, Education, Higher education, tertiary education, Open learning, distance education

Institution(s): University of Southern Queensland

Publisher: University of Southern Queensland

Last updated: 24/03/2025

This comprehensive guide explores HyFlex learning - an innovative approach that combines hybrid flexibility to transform teaching and learning experiences. Authors Lisa Jacka and Julie Lindsay expertly demonstrate how HyFlex empowers students through choice, flat learning, and accessibility, creating truly equivalent learning experiences regardless of mode.Perfect for educators, course coordinators, and learning designers, this resource provides practical strategies for implementing digital-first design, overcoming common barriers, and reimagining assessment practices. Through case studies, interactive reflections, and implementation roadmaps, readers will discover how to effectively integrate educational technologies to support transformative pedagogies.Whether you're beginning your HyFlex journey or enhancing existing practices, this book offers a flexible approach to engagement. Read it linearly or explore specific sections based on your needs. Embrace the future of education where learner autonomy, accessibility, and equivalent experiences converge to create meaningful connections in any learning environment.

Wellbeing in Educational Contexts

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Author(s): Susan Carter, Andersen, Cecily

Subject(s): Education

Publisher: University of Southern Queensland

Last updated: 11/03/2025

Academic Success

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Author(s): Wendy Hargreaves, Cristy Bartlett, Kate Derrington

Editor(s): Wendy Hargreaves, Cristy Bartlett, Kate Derrington

Subject(s): Higher education, tertiary education

Publisher: University of Southern Queensland

Last updated: 20/12/2024

Academic Success is designed to help students on their university journey. It is divided into five parts, each reflecting different aspects of a student’s tertiary experience. Part A: Successful Beginnings addresses what it is like to be a new student at an Australian university. Part B: Successful Foundations introduces basic skills in English language, techniques for accessing and working with information, and understanding academic integrity. Part C: Successful Study Skills presents the everyday, core skills that successful students use while at university. Part D: Successful Assessment meets head-on the challenges of tertiary assessments. Lastly, Part E: Successful Futures examines the transition from tertiary study to the next stage of life. This open book ultimately aids students across all disciplines in achieving academic success at university.

MASTERING THINKING

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Author(s): Michael Ireland

Editor(s): Samara Rowling

Subject(s): Critical theory, Psychology, Philosophy of science, Philosophy: logic

Institution(s): University of Southern Queensland

Publisher: University of Southern Queensland

Last updated: 27/08/2024

Communication Across Cultures

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Author(s): Heejin Chang, Scott Windeatt, Esther Stockwell

Subject(s): Language teaching and learning

Institution(s): University of Southern Queensland

Publisher: University of Southern Queensland

Last updated: 27/04/2024

These resources will prepare culturally and linguistically diverse students for academic study in situations involving intercultural communication.

Open Publishing Guide for Authors

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Author(s): Nikki Andersen, Deborah King, Adrian Stagg, Emilia Bell

Subject(s): Education, Publishing and book trade, Higher education, tertiary education, Open learning, distance education

Institution(s): University of Southern Queensland

Publisher: University of Southern Queensland

Last updated: 20/03/2024

The UniSQ Open Publishing Guide is for those who want to publish an open text with the UniSQ Library. It steps authors through the process they will undertake when working with the UniSQ Open Educational Practices Team, and sets out guidelines and expectations for the undertaking.

It covers:

Planning an open publication: guiding principles and considerations
Preparing your manuscript: style and licence requirements; keeping track of your project; inclusivity and accessibility; creating your manuscript; academic integrity; and quality and peer review
Working with the UniSQ Open Educational Practices Team: the role of authors, and the role of the UniSQ Open Educational Practices Team.
Writing and designing your open text
Promoting and evaluating the impact of your open text.

While this book was adapted specifically for a UniSQ audience, others may find it useful as a resource to refer to, or to adopt or adapt for their own contexts.

Opening Eyes onto Inclusion and Diversity

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Author(s): Susan Carter, Professor Lindy-Anne Abawi, Professor Jill Lawrence, Associate Professor Charlotte Brownlow, Renee Desmarchelier, Melissa Fanshawe, Kathryn Gilbey, Michelle Turner, Jillian Guy

Editor(s): Susan Carter

Subject(s): Education

Institution(s): University of Southern Queensland

Publisher: University of Southern Queensland

Last updated: 13/03/2024

Gems and nuggets

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Author(s): Anita Accendere, Bayleigh Mantell, Cathy Cody, Claudia Aston, Deirdre Byrne, Stefanie Kennedy, Shauna Hart, Delena Kendall, Sarah Kallman, Lauren Matthews, Rebecca Dooley, Natalie Loosemore, Jacynta Hunt, Indiah Sinclair, Megan Higgs, Georgia Butler, Selena Dyer

Editor(s): Karen Hawkins, Eseta Tualaulelei

Subject(s): Early childhood care and education

Publisher: University of Southern Queensland

Last updated: 13/03/2024

Trauma Informed Behaviour Support: A Practical Guide to Developing Resilient Learners

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Author(s): Kay Ayre, Govind Krishnamoorthy

Editor(s): Nikki Andersen

Subject(s): Education, Psychology, Trauma and shock

Publisher: University of Southern Queensland

Last updated: 13/03/2024

Trauma Informed Behaviour Support: A Practical Guide to Developing Resilient Learners guides educators working with primary school aged children to understand trauma as well as its impact on young children's brains, behaviour, learning, and development. The book provides a novel framework of practice – drawing on contemporary theories of developmental trauma and evidence-based practices of positive behaviour support. Practical strategies and tools are offered for educators to use to create strength-based environments that support children's recovery, resiliency and learning. Educators are introduced to the systemic impacts of traumatic stress and are provided with trauma-informed practices that they can use to support workforce development that enhance the quality of pedagogical practices, while promoting the safety and care of the school community.