The Blackboard upgrade has been carried out successfully and you can now log in to Blackboard as normal. The upgrade was prompted by security concerns identified by Blackboard, but also fixes a…Continue Reading April 2018 Blackboard upgrade completed
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
More Turnitin enhancements
The Turnitin developers have been busy recently, with a number of enhancements now available to users – here’s a summary. (Incidentally, you will see notifications of all new…Continue Reading More Turnitin enhancements
Marking using Turnitin on your iPad? Time to update your app
Turnitin have just released a new version of their iPad app: Turnitin Feedback Studio for iOS. Actually, it’s no longer strictly an iPad app, as you can also install it on…Continue Reading Marking using Turnitin on your iPad? Time to update your app
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!)