There are a few different ways to present PowerPoints in teams, such as sharing your desktop or uploading the PowerPoint into Teams and sharing it this way. However, the most convenient way of presenting PowerPoints is to share the presentation
Collaborative Learning with Microsoft Teams
Collaborative and Active Learning “Active learning focuses on how students learn, not just on what they learn.” (Getting started with Active Learning, Cambridge International Education Teaching and Learning Team, 2020). It is a process where students are encouraged to actively
Microsoft Teams Updates
Microsoft recently rolled out more updates to Teams, increasing the functionality and usability and improving user experience with meetings, chats and collaboration. What’s new? Live captions with speaker attribution Microsoft Teams have added speaker attribution to live captions. This means
Collaborative Learning to Improve Learner Support
Learners can be a valuable source of support and bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the learning table. Learners can exchange information and insights for the benefit of their peers, which gives everyone the opportunity to broaden their
Video – Online Learning – Daily and weekly key considerations
We’ve created a series of videos that set out some key considerations for teaching through a hybrid model. The Principles of Course Design for Hybrid Learning Toolkit, available on Unity forms a benchmark to develop and maintain an academic offer
Helpful Online Learning Resources for Semester One – Part One
Earlier this year, educators got an insight into remote and online learning as lockdown forced institutions online and required tutors to replace their normal face-to-face teaching model. Effective online teaching and learning requires advance planning, flexibility, accessibility, and engagement from
Hybrid Delivery Model – Academic Enhancement Framework Matrix
In June, the University introduced the Hybrid Model Academic Enhancement Framework matrix, which is available on the Academic Registry Unity site. This Academic Enhancement Framework (AEF) matrix is designed to support staff and students in understanding the expectations and key
Teesside Advance Scheme – Update to John Smith’s Element
The Teesside University Advance Scheme affords eligible students enrolling into Year 0 or Year 1 of their studies, or a student directly enrolling into Year 2, an Apple iPad, the Future Facing Learning Toolkit, a keyboard case and up to £300 towards their learning resources…
Quick Tips for Effective Learning on the Online Components of the Hybrid Learning Model
You should now have seen the various videos that were created in regard to teaching throughout the Hybrid Learning Model. In case you missed them, we have compiled a list of quick tips on how to teach effectively using this model…
How to create engaging discussion forums
Discussion forums can be the heart and soul of the online classroom where students interact with one another to form a sense of community. Forums can also facilitate a safe learning space for students to flourish and learn. This is especially important for hybrid learning since the remote learning element can be quite isolating and lonely compared to a face-to-face classroom where students can see classmates and you at the same time…