Are your students submitting their assignments online? Many of you will be preparing for assessment deadlines. With e-submission being used and e-marking being trialled for the first time in some…Continue Reading Essential preparation for e-submission & e-marking
Getting seasonal with ‘The 12 Apps of Christmas’!
Last December, hundreds of academics, learning technologists and librarians around the world took part in a new free open course hosted by Regent’s University, London – The 12 Apps of Christmas….Continue Reading Getting seasonal with ‘The 12 Apps of Christmas’!
Grade Centre Total and Weighted Total Columns have been hidden
On Monday morning, 23rd November, Blackboard engineers ran a process to hide two Grade Centre columns. The change was prompted by a desire to avoid confusion for students, and save time…Continue Reading Grade Centre Total and Weighted Total Columns have been hidden
Which browser works ‘best’ with Blackboard?
The TEL team are often asked which browser to use with Blackboard. We thought it was worth sharing a few tips and recommendations to help you – whichever browser you chose…Continue Reading Which browser works ‘best’ with Blackboard?
Formatting Turnitin instructions for greater impact
When you create a Turnitin assignment, under the ‘Optional Settings’ area you can ‘Enter special instructions’ for your students. It is good practice to use this space to enter specific…Continue Reading Formatting Turnitin instructions for greater impact
Blackboard unavailable from 9pm on Friday 16th October for essential maintenance
Blackboard Learn and Turnitin will be unavailable for around 4 hours, from 9 p.m. this Friday evening, while essential work is carried out. Scheduled Start Time: 21:00 BST on Friday 16th October Estimated…Continue Reading Blackboard unavailable from 9pm on Friday 16th October for essential maintenance
Typography students ‘Breaking down Barriers’ using TEL
‘Breaking down Barriers‘ – the cross-disciplinary TLDF-funded project committed to embedding inclusivity within curricula of built environment professional education (BEPE), graphic communication and beyond – has kicked off the academic…Continue Reading Typography students ‘Breaking down Barriers’ using TEL
Update on the use of Green Stickers with the e-submission of coursework
The first phase of the University’s transition to full e-assessment (work is submitted, marked and graded electronically) is the expectation for the electronic submission of coursework: From 2015 all UG and…Continue Reading Update on the use of Green Stickers with the e-submission of coursework
TEL Team talk Blackboard at 2015 Module Fair
As the rain splashed down on Welcome Week’s inflatable Dome, the TEL CQSD team were excited to participate in our first Module Fair. Plenished with a plethora of Blackboard freebies,…Continue Reading TEL Team talk Blackboard at 2015 Module Fair
How to organise your courses on your Enrolments tab in Blackboard
Is your Courses section on your Enrolments tab on Blackboard a bit cluttered? Do you see a long list of courses perhaps displayed in no particular order? Are courses from…Continue Reading How to organise your courses on your Enrolments tab in Blackboard