A reminder of the CPD offering for week commencing Monday 20th January 2025
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) week commencing Monday 20th January 2025
Enhancing Learning with Journals in Blackboard Ultra: Benefits, Use Cases, and Quick Setup Guide
This article has been created to introduce and/or remind staff of the benefits of using journals in Blackboard Ultra as part of the teaching, learning and assessment process. It provides an overview of the advantages of journals, practical use-case examples,
Playful Learning Conference 2025
Playful Learning will be held at the University of Sussex, Brighton on 2-4 July, 2025 and we’re excited to announce that our theme for 2025 is Surprise and Disguise.
Fellowship Successes through the University’s Professional Development Framework
Congratulations to all those colleagues (below) who have been successful during 2024 with their respective Fellowship applications, through the Recognising Excellence in Learning and Teaching (RELT) Programme.
Teesside University Excellence Case Study – Billy Russell
Billy Russell’s case study at Teesside University explores Developing students’ understanding of the potential influence of AI in education through the critical evaluation of pre-developed AI resources and the development of their own AI generated resources.
Teesside University Excellence Case Study – Sikiru Ganiyu
Sikiru’s Ganiyu’s case study at Teesside University explores enhancing Students’ Engagement and Learning Experience Using Digital Technology (Kahoot And Padlet) and discusses the impact within the classroom.
Microsoft Copilot (GenAI Chatbot) feature update 2 – November 2024
In this blog post, we will explore how the recently released ‘View Prompts‘ feature in Microsoft Copilot enhances the user experience and adds educational value, making it an essential tool for academic staff (and students). From fostering critical thinking to
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) A reminder of the CPD offering for week commencing Monday 9th December 2024 – Book now!
A reminder of the CPD offering for week commencing Monday 9th December 2024
Ally Alternative Formats – ‘Your content, your way’
Blackboard Ally is a key accessibility feature that can automatically create multiple versions of uploaded resources. To learn more about the accessibility features of each format and how everyone can access them please book onto our Ally workshops.
Teesside University Excellence Case Study – Christina Snaith
Christina Snaith’s case study at Teesside University highlights the innovative integration of AI tools in Initial Teacher Training (ITT), showcasing reflective curriculum design and targeted interventions that enhance student engagement and professional practice.