What have our champions learned after taking part in the Learning Capture project? At our showcase, Dr Shixuan Wang and Dr Yueting Cui reflected on their experiences with the YuJa…Continue Reading YuJa Learning Capture – Reflections from our Champions
Preparing your Blackboard module(s) for the new year
*This post was sent to all teaching staff as a Bb-Users’ email in August 2021* To help you prepare for teaching in the new academic year and to set up…Continue Reading Preparing your Blackboard module(s) for the new year
Course Rollover 2021 and Microsoft Stream videos – guidance for staff
Blackboard course rollover for 2021 takes place on Saturday 3rd July. Stream Groups will be set-up as a separate process and should be available to you no later than Monday…Continue Reading Course Rollover 2021 and Microsoft Stream videos – guidance for staff
Updated Blackboard Content Editor
On 5th November, Blackboard’s Content Editor will be updated. You use the Blackboard Content Editor when: Writing announcements. Embedding video content, such as MS Stream or YouTube videos. Creating items or folders,…Continue Reading Updated Blackboard Content Editor
Are you deleting Stream groups by accident?
This post is useful for academics and professional staff who use MS Stream with Blackboard modules. Removing a Group in Stream – Please don’t click Delete! Staff are inadvertently deleting Groups in Stream when they are trying to prevent themselves from seeing unwanted Groups….Continue Reading Are you deleting Stream groups by accident?
Take control! Managing participants in Teams Meetings
It is important to be in control of your online interactive sessions with students. The following advice explains how to set meeting options to ensure students join Teams Meetings with the role of ‘attendee’ and how you can manage attendees…Continue Reading Take control! Managing participants in Teams Meetings
New TEL website for staff to support T&L
The TEL website has moved to a brand new site with reorganised and revised content. The move makes it easier for you to find everything you need about Technology Enhanced…Continue Reading New TEL website for staff to support T&L
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
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
*TEL Fest – TEL Roadshow, Tuesday 11 July, 13:00-14:00 in Carrington 201*
TEL Fest: Lunchtime Fringe – TEL Roadshow (with free light lunch!) Tuesday 11 July, 13:00 – 14:00 in Carrington 201 Calling Academic & Administrative staff! Don’t miss this opportunity…Continue Reading *TEL Fest – TEL Roadshow, Tuesday 11 July, 13:00-14:00 in Carrington 201*