Welcome to Learning Capture at Reading Welcome to the first of our Learning Capture-themed blog posts. Over the coming months, we’ll keep you updated with project news and developments….Continue Reading Welcome to Learning Capture at Reading
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
Blackboard news round-up September 2021
Help finding your way around Blackboard – for staff and students A reminder that our staff help pages at https://sites.reading.ac.uk/tel-support/ contain a wealth of information about how to use Blackboard,…Continue Reading Blackboard news round-up September 2021
Running live online interactive sessions with new & returning students
The following guidance contains practical steps to aid the smooth running of your first live online session and support student participation. Share session joining links via Blackboard If you haven’t…Continue Reading Running live online interactive sessions with new & returning students
Live online sessions: platform features (autumn 2021)
Blackboard Collaborate and Teams meetings offer a variety of platform features to engage students and facilitate interaction. Read on for a quick overview and links to further information. [sp_easyaccordion id=”9419″]…Continue Reading Live online sessions: platform features (autumn 2021)
Thinking about overwriting Stream videos with updated screencasts?
Should I overwrite existing Stream videos? Pros: When updating your screencasts for your new student cohort, there are advantages to overwriting the original video located in Stream: The embed link is retained (meaning you…Continue Reading Thinking about overwriting Stream videos with updated screencasts?
Why is PowerPoint a preferred recording tool for making screencasts?
Have you been using Teams meeting recordings to make screencasts? We recommend switching to PowerPoint for any future recordings. Our 2020/21 experiences and staff feedback indicate key advantages. Why is…Continue Reading Why is PowerPoint a preferred recording tool for making screencasts?
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
GAAD 2021 – Designing Accessible Teaching & Learning for All
Today (Thursday 20 May 2021) is the 10th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD). Designing learning that is inclusive and accessible to all students is crucial in helping…Continue Reading GAAD 2021 – Designing Accessible Teaching & Learning for All
Blackboard Course Rollover 2021
Course rollover is the annual process whereby Blackboard courses from the current academic year are copied for use in the next academic year. Course Rollover for 2021 is scheduled to…Continue Reading Blackboard Course Rollover 2021