BU has been collaborating with Brightspace and other European universities to improve the experience of using Turnitin with Brightspace. Here are some of the big changes for the forthcoming academic year.
VLE
Brightspace & Learning Technology Update June 2018
It’s been another busy month for Brightspace and Learning Technology. Highlights include: CELebrate 2018 incorporating a wide range of events and workshops such as the Brightspace showcase on large group teaching by our very own Learning Technologists and TEL Development team, helpful tips on large group teaching from Academic Learning Designer, David Biggins, a visit from Barry Dahl, teaching & learning… Read more » about Brightspace & Learning Technology Update June 2018
VLE News w/c 11 September 2017
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VLE News w/c 4th September 2017
The busy period continues in the run-up to the start of term. Click here for some snapshots of VLE progress since the last update.
Selecting a new myBU
BU students and staff put shortlisted contenders for a new Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) through their paces last week. VLEs are crucial in today’s learning environment and as BU’s current platform, myBU, is up for re-tender, it offers a fantastic opportunity to choose from the most modern and exciting learning platforms in the marketplace “Every… Read more » about Selecting a new myBU
Preparing myBU for AY 16-17 – countdown to the start of term
Before academics can start preparing their units in myBU, the units must first be Published (created in myBU) and the staff responsible for the delivery of the unit must be Assigned (attached to the unit). This preliminary stage takes place in the VIS (VLE Information System) and needs to be carried out by staff with knowledge of which units… Read more » about Preparing myBU for AY 16-17 – countdown to the start of term