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Blackboard Ultra features and functionality update July 2023 (Part 1 of 2)

Blackboard Ultra features and functionality update July 2023 (Part 1 of 2)

Welcome to the first of this two-part blog series, in this first blog, we will introduce some of the latest software updates to Blackboard including: Ability to add images to Learning Modules. Improvements to Module Banner. This blog post will

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Adobe Express General Availability & Faculty Development Opportunity

Adobe Express General Availability & Faculty Development Opportunity

The highly anticipated new and improved version of Adobe Express is now widely available in general availability! Adobe Express has been totally reimagined. It is now all-in-one content creation app that makes it easy and fun, to design and share

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TUCP Conference – Friday 1 September

TUCP Conference – Friday 1 September

TUCP Conference – Friday 1 September T1.10 10:00 – 16:00   The annual Teesside University College Partnership (TUCP) Conference is an opportunity for staff from across the partnership to network, engage and learn about new themes and initiatives relating to higher

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Digital Excellence Impact Case Study – Empowering Change through Multidisciplinary Education: Creating Meaningful Differences in the Real World

Digital Excellence Impact Case Study – Empowering Change through Multidisciplinary Education: Creating Meaningful Differences in the Real World

The Digital Excellence Impact Case Studies is a platform to showcase digital excellence in learning and teaching practices and thinking across the University. Launched by the Digital Transformation team in SLAR, our next digital excellence case study is a collaboration

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TUCP Conference – Friday 1 September

TUCP Conference – Friday 1 September

TUCP Conference – Friday 1 September T1.10 10:00 – 16:00   The annual Teesside University College Partnership (TUCP) Conference is an opportunity for staff from across the partnership to network, engage and learn about new themes and initiatives relating to higher

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Blackboard Ultra features and functionality update July 2023 (Part 1 of 2)

Blackboard Ultra features and functionality update July 2023 (Part 1 of 2)

Welcome to the first of this two-part blog series, in this first blog, we will introduce some of the latest software updates to Blackboard including: Ability to add images to Learning Modules. Improvements to Module Banner. This blog post will

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Changes to Module LibGuides in Blackboard

Changes to Module LibGuides in Blackboard

We are excited to share that Teesside University has collaborated with Blackboard Consultants to enhance the functionality and user experience of Module LibGuides. This update streamlines administrative tasks for Module Leaders, bringing more efficiency to their work. New for this

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Embracing the ChatGPT Era: QAA’s Guide to Sustainable Assessment Strategies

Embracing the ChatGPT Era: QAA’s Guide to Sustainable Assessment Strategies

Introduction: At Teesside University, we are committed to fostering academic integrity while embracing the potential of cutting-edge technologies. As students gain access to Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, it becomes crucial for institutions to rethink their assessment and

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Changes to Module Reading Lists in Blackboard

Changes to Module Reading Lists in Blackboard

We are excited to share that Teesside University has collaborated with Blackboard Consultants to enhance the functionality and user experience of Module Reading Lists.  This update streamlines administrative tasks for Module Leaders, bringing more efficiency to their work. New for

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Blackboard Ultra features and functionality update June 2023

Blackboard Ultra features and functionality update June 2023

Introduction The latest software update to Blackboard Ultra (June 2023) includes: Improvements to progress tracking and user interface I Learner Modules. Introduction of image resize functionality in BBU documents Updated BBU favicon icon Ability to delete grade schemas This blog

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