One of the main ways that students can access the marks and feedback provided for online assignments is via the ‘My Grades’ tool in Blackboard. The TEL team have modified…Continue Reading Finding Feedback made easier for students using NEW BUTTON in My Grades
Get ready! Direct transfer of marks between Blackboard and RISIS (EMA Integration)
This post contains information aimed at Module Convenors and academic staff involved in overseeing assessment in modules on Blackboard. The integration of assessment information between RISIS and Blackboard is…Continue Reading Get ready! Direct transfer of marks between Blackboard and RISIS (EMA Integration)
TEL team meet our new students at Welcome Week’s Academic Success Fair
Staff from the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team and Electronic Management of Assessment (EMA) programme enjoyed meeting our new students at Welcome Week’s Academic Success Fair. We had some great…Continue Reading TEL team meet our new students at Welcome Week’s Academic Success Fair
Blackboard and TEL – What’s New for 2018-19
As we start a new academic year, here’ s a summary of changes that have taken place over the summer. Blackboard redesign You can’t fail to have noticed that Blackboard…Continue Reading Blackboard and TEL – What’s New for 2018-19
New-look Blackboard live this Friday (info for students)
Blackboard will look a little different from Friday morning (31 August), and there are a couple of things you will need to do before logging in for the first time….Continue Reading New-look Blackboard live this Friday (info for students)
New-look Blackboard live this Friday (info for staff)
Blackboard will look a little different from Friday morning (31 August), and there are a couple of things you will need to do before logging in for the first time….Continue Reading New-look Blackboard live this Friday (info for staff)
Blackboard upgrade summer 2018 – complete
Blackboard has been upgraded to the latest version – for those of you who like to know such things, we are now running Blackboard 9.1 Q2 2018 Cumulative Update 2….Continue Reading Blackboard upgrade summer 2018 – complete
Blackboard Course Rollover 2018 – complete
Annual course rollover took place on Saturday 30th June, with work continuing on related tasks throughout July. Many thanks to our colleagues in the IT TEL/AV team who are principally responsible for ensuring…Continue Reading Blackboard Course Rollover 2018 – complete
New look Blackboard – coming September 2018
Following consultation with staff and students earlier this year, we are working to improve Blackboard’s look, feel and ease of use. We currently plan to launch this more user-friendly Blackboard in…Continue Reading New look Blackboard – coming September 2018
Teaching and Learning for All – Symposium – 12 July 2018
Technology as a Springboard to Inclusive Practice Technology, Accessibility and the University of Reading The effective use of technology can play a key role in reducing the barriers to student…Continue Reading Teaching and Learning for All – Symposium – 12 July 2018