Monthly Archives: January 2023

Applying for Fellowship via TeachBU

When you apply through TeachBU for fellowship in the Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow categories, your application is evaluated against Advance HE’s Professional Standards Framework. Advance HE have launched a new 2023 version of their Professional Standards Framework, and whilst we will adopt this at some point, right now, and for the foreseeable future,… Read more » about Applying for Fellowship via TeachBU

RESOLVED: JISC Learning Analytics (Data Explorer) log in problem

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Update: 31/01/23  15:30 This issue has now been resolved. If you have any further queries or issues, please raise a ticket with the IT Service Desk: Call: (01202) 965515 Or freephone 0808 196 2332 Online: https://itservices.bournemouth.ac.uk Use the ‘Learning and Teaching Systems’ forms to raise queries with the TEL Development Team directly. Update: 31/01/23: 14:45 We… Read more » about RESOLVED: JISC Learning Analytics (Data Explorer) log in problem

Checkout our Brightspace videos for new starters

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If you have a new member of staff in your team who is unfamiliar with Brightspace, or would like a refresher yourself on some of Brightspace’s functionality, check out our Brightspace Foundations videos. Previous users of these resources have rated them a top score of ‘Very useful’ and found the accompanying online quizzes to be… Read more » about Checkout our Brightspace videos for new starters

Artificial Intelligence apps and teaching and learning

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on HE has been dominating conversations since the launch of ChatGPT developed by OpenAI in November 2022. There are concerns over the generation of misinformation and bias, the threats it poses to academic integrity, as well as ideas for opportunities to engage with the tool. One thing everyone seems… Read more » about Artificial Intelligence apps and teaching and learning

Issue: Turnitin voice comments and ‘refreshing’ mark

We are currently aware of two issues affecting marking and feedback with Turnitin assignments. Both of these issues are currently being investigated by the software providers with an aim to get fixes in place as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience caused. Voice comments must be recorded using Firefox or Safari browsers Issue… Read more » about Issue: Turnitin voice comments and ‘refreshing’ mark

Jisc Learning Analytics training resources

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The extended pilot of the Jisc Learning Analytics platform continues in Semester 2 with all Level 0 and Level 4 programmes in scope. If you missed the recent scheduled training sessions, you can catch up on the slides and recording here: Jisc Learning Analytics Workshop S2 – Slides Jisc Learning Analytics Workshop S2 – recording… Read more » about Jisc Learning Analytics training resources

Help for Colleagues Interested in Applying for HEA Fellowship

I am running drop-in sessions to support colleagues interested in applying for Advance HE’s HEA fellowship in the Associate Fellow, Fellow and Senior Fellow categories via our TeachBU programme. Applying for HEA Fellowship: Staff – 9th Feb 2023 @ 12:00 to 13:00 in FG04 Applying for HEA Fellowship: PGRs– 9th Feb 2023 @ 13:00 to… Read more » about Help for Colleagues Interested in Applying for HEA Fellowship

Running successful hybrid sessions

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When running Hybrid meetings you need to be aware of creating an inclusive experience for those attending both online and in the room. For example, ensuring that: everyone has the opportunity to contribute throughout the meeting (not just at the end) any presentations or equipment used in the room are visible for those online (slides… Read more » about Running successful hybrid sessions

Now resolved: Launching Zoom from a Brightspace unit via ‘Communication’ menu bar

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Update: 23/01/23 3:00PM This issue has now been resolved and normal service is resumed allowing Zoom meetings to be scheduled, launched and joined from Brightspace units. If you have any further queries or issues, please raise a ticket with the IT Service Desk: Call: (01202) 965515 Or freephone 0808 196 2332 Online:https://itservices.bournemouth.ac.uk   Update 23/01/23… Read more » about Now resolved: Launching Zoom from a Brightspace unit via ‘Communication’ menu bar

Jisc Learning Analytics lunchtime drop-in

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Following on from the recent training sessions, FLIE will be offering a lunchtime drop-in session dedicated to the Jisc Learning Analytics system. The Learning Analytics pilot is in place for Level 0 and Level 4 programmes. So whether you want help with Attendance checkin, unit and student reporting, or just have a general question, come… Read more » about Jisc Learning Analytics lunchtime drop-in