CQSD TEL is excited to announce the launch of our new TEL staff support site (live on Monday 5th February 2024). This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to…Continue Reading New TEL support site for staff
Blackboard Ultra staff development programme – coming February 2024
In line with the timeline for moving to Blackboard Ultra Courses for 2024/25, we are pleased to announce that training will be starting in February and running throughout the spring and…Continue Reading Blackboard Ultra staff development programme – coming February 2024
Update on Blackboard Original Organisations
We communicated in the summer that, once the move to Blackboard Learn Ultra Organisations was complete, DTS would be switching off access to the old Original Organisations. Student access to…Continue Reading Update on Blackboard Original Organisations
Blackboard Learn Ultra Project round-up (December 2023)
What’s been happening? More than 350 colleagues have attended one of our Blackboard Ultra Roadshows this term. These are short sessions designed to provide an overview of…Continue Reading Blackboard Learn Ultra Project round-up (December 2023)
Preparing your Blackboard Learn module for the Spring Term
*This info is useful for Module Convenors, the academic leading the teaching on a module, and colleagues who start teaching in the Spring Term. A reminder of the guidance available…Continue Reading Preparing your Blackboard Learn module for the Spring Term
Gradescope: More than just marking exams
You may have heard the term ‘Gradescope’ particularly in the context of exams. This Turnitin-owned tool was used by a number of Schools for some of their exams during the…Continue Reading Gradescope: More than just marking exams
Assessment support & resources to help staff with online marking and feedback
*If you have a query or a question in response to this post, please contact TEL via the DTS Service Desk: email dts@reading.ac.uk OR log a ticket on the DTS Self-Service Portal. We hope you…Continue Reading Assessment support & resources to help staff with online marking and feedback
Myth-busting: Turnitin’s Similarity Report
Turnitin’s Similarity Report is a useful tool for helping staff and students to identify poor academic practice and help students develop their academic writing skills. We’re conscious that there are…Continue Reading Myth-busting: Turnitin’s Similarity Report
Why is the Reading List link called TALIS LTI 1.3 in my Blackboard course?
This post is relevant to academic staff who manage courses in Blackboard. If you have any queries in relation to it, please log via the DTS Self-Service Portal. What is…Continue Reading Why is the Reading List link called TALIS LTI 1.3 in my Blackboard course?
Blackboard Course Banner Issue
Issue with banner images on 2023-4 courses On the 6th of September an issue occurred that removed the banner images in 2023/4 Blackboard courses. This issue affected 700+ courses. We contacted…Continue Reading Blackboard Course Banner Issue