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Dana Bui

@theeddesigner.bsky.social

Educational Designer in the Higher Ed sector. SFHEA. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Mental Health First Aid. Empathy and reflexivity. She/her living on unceded Bunurong lands. 🩷💜💙

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 3mo ago

Imagine your first impression when meeting someone. Their appearance, how they communicate with you, and whether they communicate with you all have an impact. When students step into their online classroom (the LMS), the first things they see give a strong impression.

Establishing a teaching presence in your online course

Establishing a strong teaching presence sets the tone for a thriving online learning environment. From your welcome message to consistent engagement throughout the semester, clear communication and a human touch help students feel supported, connected, and motivated.

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Every staff member can have influence. It's often linked not to your position on an org chart, but to your ability to connect with others and form coalitions of people who genuinely want to create change.

Authentic leadership: Building influence without a title

True leadership is about influence built through authentic connection, trust, and purpose. This post explores how inclusive communities, genuine relationships, and passion-driven collaboration can create a powerful influence. Connect authentically, listen deeply, and align your impact with your values.

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Brynn Tannehill@brynntannehill.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Transgender people will soon be banned from teaching at any level in Kentucky. As a reminder, Germany did the same thing to Jewish teachers in 1933. But, it can't happen here. Because democracy and good people or something. transitics.substack.com/p/kentucky-b...

Kentucky Bill Declaring Trans People Mentally Ill and Banning Trans Teachers Set to Pass Largely Unopposed

Mirroring the anti-gay movement of the 1970s, Kentucky Republicans are quietly moving to ban trans people from teaching while forcing doctors to consider being trans a mental disorder.

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 5mo ago

I’m about ready to give up on social media, but damn, there are so many people without basic critical thinking skills that are really leaning into this misinformation. Also, how good is this poorly generated story. Novak Djokovic gives himself money while man in need cries.

Novak Djokovic in an AI-generated image of himself giving a large novelty cheque to a crying man. Except that the cheque is made out to Novak.
Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 5mo ago

A scaffolded peer review process should teach students how to give feedback, help them understand what quality work looks like, provide criteria for feedback, and offer multiple opportunities to practice giving feedback. #EduSky #AcademicSky

Building feedback literacy through peer review and assessment

Peer review is one of the most powerful tools for developing student feedback literacy and engagement. When scaffolded effectively, it transforms assessment into an active learning process that builds evaluative judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 6mo ago

AI directs us to emulate what already exists. Unless you prompt for feedback that guides your writing in a unique, innovative and nuanced way, the feedback will often direct you to use the same tepid language that AI uses and the same bog-standard structure. #AIinEDI #EdTech #EduSky

The Educational Designer Beyond “We love AI”: Exploring the nuances of AI in teaching and learning -

This blog post challenges the simplistic narrative of “We love AI” in education by exploring the complex realities of AI integration. It highlights the need for AI literacy among students to prevent…

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Using AI to create a rubric (as a basic rubric that is revised/contextualised by educators) is actually better than generic rubrics. At least AI can generate a rubric that is aligned to the task and the outcomes. A generic rubric won't be aligned and will be unfit for purpose. #EduSky #AcademicSky

The Educational Designer Efficient rubric creation: AI generated rubrics and rewriting tips -

Rubric creation requires alignment with learning outcomes, clear criteria, and unbiased grading descriptors. AI generated rubrics can streamline initial rubric drafts, saving valuable time and…

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Academia loves to make things sound complex and intellectual. That's the opposite of what learning outcomes should be. They should be clear, direct and simple, using disciplinary concepts meaningfully. #AcademicSky #InstructionalDesign #EduSky

The Educational Designer Demystifying learning outcomes: What they are and how to write them -

This guide breaks down the essential components of learning outcomes and explains how to align them with teaching activities and assessments through constructive alignment. Learn how to write…

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 6mo ago

To push students towards metacognition, we need first to ask them questions that consider the steps that led to the event, the process of the event, and its impact or aftermath.

Scaffolding reflection: Guiding students toward metacognitive learning and self evaluation

Scaffolding reflection helps students move from surface-level diary writing to deep metacognitive awareness. By guiding learners through structured prompts, modelling reflective thinking, and consistently embedding reflection, educators create supportive frameworks that foster self-regulation, critical thinking, and lifelong learning.

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Something not mentioned in this post is maintaining mental boundaries. Don't let toxic colleagues weigh on your mind when you're not at work. Notice the thought, then choose different ones. Ruminate on their toxic behaviour during work time instead. Get paid for it. #MentalHealth

The Educational Designer Working efficiently, effectively and maintaining boundaries -

This guide shares practical strategies for working more efficiently and maintaining healthy work-life boundaries as an educator. Learn how to work iteratively, set clear communication expectations,…

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Our expectations of students may be higher than ourselves: How many educators are frantically trying to finalise course changes just before the LMS site opens to students? If the assessment is due at midnight and they are one hour late, grade with empathy. #AcademicSky #MentalHealth

The Educational Designer Designing assessments that support student mental health: practical approaches for educators -

Discover how thoughtful assessment design can significantly reduce student stress and improve mental health outcomes in university courses. This guide explores the power of workload management,…

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Embed reflective tasks in the process so that students articulate how they have used AI, how it assisted them and even how it hindered their process. We don't talk enough about how AI can actually be more time-consuming and often disruptive in the writing process. #EduSky #EdTech #AIinEdu

The Educational Designer Empowering students with skills for safe and ethical AI use -

This post discusses why explicit digital literacy and ethical AI skills must be built into tertiary education, otherwise leaving them unprepared and exposed to risk. I provide practical, actionable…

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 6mo ago

Sharing pronouns, particularly as a cisgender woman, helps to make those around me feel safe. In the same way that seeing a rainbow flag makes me feel safe as a queer woman, seeing pronouns on someone's profile helps people feel safe sharing theirs. #UDL #EduSky #AcademicSky

The Educational Designer Tangible ways to create inclusive learning environments: Simple strategies for meaningful change -

Simple choices can make every student feel valued, respected, and supported and help move towards a more inclusive classroom. In this guide, discover tangible strategies like authentic land…

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Branching scenarios make for great assessments: show the implications of the choice, ask questions that allow the student to unpack those implications. Playing with H5P as a way to capture the students' rationale as they progress through the branching scenario. #EduSky #AcademicSky #EdTech

The Educational Designer Step-by-step: Building impactful branching scenarios -

Discover how to create interactive, “choose your own adventure” style branching scenarios that elevate student engagement and critical thinking in higher education. This guide explains the practical…

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 7mo ago

Never be afraid to cut criteria; the quickest way to do so is to ask: Does this align with my learning outcomes? It's amazing how we put in all this effort to create constructively aligned assessments, yet we end up with criteria that are just 'content' and 'analysis'. #EduSky #AcademicSky

The Educational Designer Two common problems working with rubrics -

This article explores two common problems with rubrics, namely, subjective marking and unclear grade distinctions. It offers practical solutions like improving inter-rater reliability, refining grade…

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 7mo ago

You can't solve the scroll of death with accordions: this buries critical information and introduces click fatigue. If there is too much information, design the pages in content-based chunks with plenty of white space and images. Thank you for coming to my Ted Talk. #elearning

Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 7mo ago

“We are seeing the rise of an AI Blakface that is utilised with ease thanks to the availability and prevalence of AI. Non-Indigenous people and entities are able to create Indigenous personas through AI, often grounded in stereotypical representations that both amalgamate and appropriate cultures.”

This TikTok star sharing Australian animal stories doesn’t exist – it’s AI Blakface

The ‘Bush Legend’ is bringing us short videos of an Aboriginal person teaching us about native animals. But he isn’t real.

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 7mo ago

When you're running on empty, you can't have the same expectations for yourself. Sometimes, self-care can be as simple as putting on a clean shirt. #EduSky #AcademicSky #MentalHealth

The Educational Designer Your self-care plan: the teaching tool you're probably forgetting -

Teaching is emotionally demanding, and without a self-care plan, burnout can creep in fast. This guide helps educators understand the difference between wellbeing and mental health and create a…

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 7mo ago

When you receive feedback and choose not to enact it, then continue to receive the same feedback time and time again… perhaps reconsider complaining about the people giving the feedback and consider enacting the feedback instead. It’s a systematic pattern that you should probably pay attention to.

Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 8mo ago

The jigsaw activity is one of my favourite educational strategies for getting a quick overview of a complex topic and encouraging less coasting in activities. #EduSky #EdChat

The jigsaw activity: cooperation, accountability and diverse perspectives

The jigsaw activity is an educational approach that fosters collaboration and diverse perspectives. The activity's design promotes interdependence and accountability, as each student's contribution is critical to the group's overall understanding.

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 8mo ago

It’s amazing how often make assumptions about student without actually speaking to them. Assumptions that are often based on our own experiences in life, and likely completely disconnected from theirs. #UDL #EduSky

Student norms and expectations: Why can't they just do it the way I want them to? - The Educational Designer

This blog explores how student norms vary based on culture, technology, and individual needs, and offers strategies for educators to challenge outdated norms, set clear expectations, and adapt…

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Dana Bui@theeddesigner.bsky.social · 8mo ago

“What changes is that some of the largest companies on earth can no longer form business relationships with young children or use their personal data to keep them hooked on feeds, likes, and alerts.” Makes you understand why the opposition is so strong.

After Babel@jonathanhaidt.skystack.xyz · 8mo ago

Australia’s New Social Media Regulations Put Childhood First • Why raising the minimum age to 16 is a breakthrough for families and child safety