Turnitin are now publishing papers in a higher resolution in the Feedback Studio. At the bottom of the document viewer, you’ll now find a High Resolution toggle which can be switched On and Off at your own…Continue Reading Turnitin High Resolution
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Uploading assignment file(s) via Safari & iOS
There is currently an issue with the latest version of Safari on Mac and all iOS browsers. You cannot upload files to a Blackboard Assignment using the above as it…Continue Reading IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Uploading assignment file(s) via Safari & iOS
Blackboard downtime for essential system maintenance: overnight Sun 8th – Mon 9th April 2018
Our Blackboard VLE requires an important system update to be applied. This update will be carried out overnight Sunday 8th – Monday 9th April. As a result, Blackboard and Turnitin will…Continue Reading Blackboard downtime for essential system maintenance: overnight Sun 8th – Mon 9th April 2018
Online staff meetings with Skype for Business: New interactive guide
The TEL team love sharing useful technology that can make working life easier and Skype for Business is now available to all staff at the University. Skype is the ideal choice for…Continue Reading Online staff meetings with Skype for Business: New interactive guide
Changes to Blackboard Assignments
Additional features in the New Box Viewer If you make use of the Blackboard assignment tool, you will be aware that the interface for leaving comments directly on students’ submissions…Continue Reading Changes to Blackboard Assignments
Recent Turnitin changes
Turnitin – immediate Similarity Reports for up to three resubmissions Previously, on Turnitin assignments where students were allowed to submit and resubmit drafts up until the due date, if students made…Continue Reading Recent Turnitin changes
Changing the focus: Accessibility in Blackboard
When thinking about accessibility and inclusive teaching practice, technology is often cited as a solution. Technology can certainly assist students with disabilities but well designed online learning provision can benefit all learners….Continue Reading Changing the focus: Accessibility in Blackboard
Help us improve your experience of using Blackboard – staff workshops, 26/27 Feb (with coffee & biscuits!)
Have you used Blackboard and thought things like “this interface could look better”, “there’s too much information on this page” or, perhaps, “it would be better if THIS was THERE”? Do…Continue Reading Help us improve your experience of using Blackboard – staff workshops, 26/27 Feb (with coffee & biscuits!)
Dates for forthcoming Blackboard upgrades and course rollover 2018-19
The following dates have been scheduled for the 2018 Course Rollover, and for Blackboard upgrades over the next twelve months. Course rollover Saturday 30th June 2018 downtime required approximately 08:00 –…Continue Reading Dates for forthcoming Blackboard upgrades and course rollover 2018-19
Happy new year – Burning of the Apps TEL Showcase videos
Happy new year! If you missed Brighton University’s excellent online Burning of the Apps TEL showcase just before the festive break, you…Continue Reading Happy new year – Burning of the Apps TEL Showcase videos