The new year is full of options! Here are four of them – Come and join us! These 20-credit bearing units are linked to the MA Education Practice Successful completion of three assessments contributes credits to the second year of the Masters if you already have a PGCert (which is year 1 of the MA)…. Read more » about Short courses – MA Education Practice provision
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Brightspace: Using page templates to make your content stand out
Did you know that Brightspace has 11 page templates that can help you to make your content look fantastic? Here is one example. There is a template that staff working on the unit can use to introduce themselves to their students. When you open the template, the page looks like this: All you have to… Read more » about Brightspace: Using page templates to make your content stand out
Is a robot going to take over your job? Future tech expert answers all the important questions about AI
The robots are coming, and may be about to take your livelihoods, your lovers and even your lives. Assassination drones, intelligent cyber attacks and ultra-realistic humanoid bots are all predicted to be part of the unstoppable Artificial Intelligence revolution. Only this week Andy Haldane, the Bank of England’s chief economist, warned AI has the potential… Read more » about Is a robot going to take over your job? Future tech expert answers all the important questions about AI
Four Interesting AR/VR and Video Blog Articles
Here are some interesting blog articles I have read this week. The Multiple Uses of Augmented Reality in Education Technology has made its way to the classroom, increasing the engaging and interactive elements that many students are benefitting from. Students today are already familiar with various technologies, which is why computerized tools and apps make… Read more » about Four Interesting AR/VR and Video Blog Articles
Students Unveil New Tool to Help The World Learn to Code
What began as a project in a Georgia Tech Online Computer Science class on using technology as a teaching tool is now helping users around the globe learn to code by creating whimsical animations. The tool, known as Code Shrew, is the brainchild of Ludwik Trammer and Jamie Nunez. It uses a popular programming language called Python combined… Read more » about Students Unveil New Tool to Help The World Learn to Code
Why You Should Test E-Learning Content with a Screen Reader
If you need to develop an accessible e-learning course, you should make sure that your content can be accessed by those with visual impairments. This means you’ll want to create e-learning content that works well with a screen reader. Getting acquainted with the screen reader experience will hopefully give you a deeper understanding of how… Read more » about Why You Should Test E-Learning Content with a Screen Reader
Summer of 6C: A renewed focus on academic integrity to combat contract cheating
The QAA published a report last year on contract cheating in higher education, which encourages, among other things, a focus on academic integrity to help address contract cheating. The 37-page report was researched and written in response to higher education sector concerns about the use of ‘essay mills’ by students to engage in contract cheating… Read more » about Summer of 6C: A renewed focus on academic integrity to combat contract cheating
20 TOP VIRTUAL REALITY APPS THAT ARE CHANGING EDUCATION
Virtual reality is one of the hottest edtech trends. Not only are students allowed the opportunity to emerge themselves into a subject but can travel the world from their desk chairs. While not readily available in every classroom, programs such as Google Cardboard aim to make VR headsets cheap and accessible. The majority of students own a… Read more » about 20 TOP VIRTUAL REALITY APPS THAT ARE CHANGING EDUCATION
Summer of 6C: The value of formative feedback in simulations: the learning gains for students
This is a review of CELebrate 2017, when colleagues discussed formative feedback in depth. We thought it was worth another look. We hope it might help YOU when deciding how to integrate formative feedback into YOUR teaching come the implementation of 6C, the new assessment and feedback policy. Dawn Morley, from the University of Surrey,… Read more » about Summer of 6C: The value of formative feedback in simulations: the learning gains for students
Brightspace: Be an engagement ninja
New to the Brightspace online training unit is a module on how Brightspace tools and integrations can be used for student engagement and gamification. According to JISC, Gamification is where techniques or approaches from games are adopted or incorporated into non-gaming activities to make them more engaging or enjoyable It is important to note that… Read more » about Brightspace: Be an engagement ninja
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