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On 22 February 2011, the second day of the first semester, a devastating magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck the city of Christchurch forcing the campus of the University of Canterbury to close for several weeks. Here, we report on the sudden curriculum and assessment overhaul that needed to be implemented using two large, first-year introductory courses as case studies. We discuss the reasoning and justifications behind these changes, as well as the logistics of this process. We draw conclusions based on student feedback and assessments and formulate lessons learnt.
A photograph of a garden area on the former site of Piko Wholefoods.
A photograph of volunteers with the clock for the Rotherham Clock Park.
A photograph of a garden area and coffee kiosk on Colombo Street.
A photograph of a garden area and coffee kiosk on Colombo Street.
A photograph of a garden area on the former site of Piko Wholefoods.
A photograph of the Fitzgerald Avenue Community Garden.
A photograph of the Fitzgerald Avenue Community Garden.
A photograph of volunteers creating the Outdoor Music Room.
A photograph of a garden area on the former site of Piko Wholefoods.
Helicopter Flight over Christchurch New Zealand
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Cathedral Square.
Manchester Street
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Okains Bay Banks Peninsula New Zealand
Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker being interviewed by TV3 at the Art Gallery/Civil Defence Headquarters.
Montreal Street and Armagh Street, Cranmer Square.
Colombo Street looking north through Cathedral Square, towards the Port Hills. Taken from Victoria Square.
Montreal Street and Armagh Street, Cranmer Square.
Montreal Street and Armagh Street, Cranmer Square.
Toppled statue of polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott, Worcester Street near Oxford Terrace.