Below you will find links to our current training opportunities, as well as a link to perviously run courses and a recording of each session.
Recorded Webinars
Below you will find a list of courses that have previously run and a link to a recording of the session. Please click on the title of the course to find out more information
An introduction to the ADAPT Workshop (ABC) for blended teaching and learning delivery
Title: An introduction to the ADAPT Workshop (ABC) for blended teaching and learning delivery
Description: This session supported staff with understanding how phase 2.1 of the ADAPT (ABC) workshop functioned. It gave an overview of the ABC curicculum framework, how this fits in with the current ADAPT & ENABLE approach and gave examples of curriculum maps that have been created.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from the 21st July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Applying blended learning on your Blackboard module sites
Title:Applying blended learning on your Blackboard module sites
Description: This session looked at the new Blackboard module set up and considered how online communication differs in blended and online learning approaches as opposed to face to face courses. It also looked at the use of instructive and directive language to guide students through online synchronous and asycnchronous activities.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from 23rd July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Blackboard: Digital Submissions and the Grade Centre
Title: Blackboard: Digital Submissions and the Grade Centre
Description: This session provided information on; how to create a Blackboard submission point and ensure this displays correctly in the Grade Centre, how the Grade Centre can be used for non-typical submissions, setting up weighted columns and other calculations in the Grade Centre, entering marks and feedback and making these available for students.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording of this session from 30th September 2020 (Panopto Video).
Creating accessible learning resources and Blackboard Ally
Title: Creating accessible learning resources and Blackboard Ally
Description: This session demonstrated why it is imperative to ensure all our materials are accessible to everyone, and provided simple tips to create inclusive learning materials. During the session we used Blackboard Ally to review the accessibility of module content and correct accessibility issues.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from 22nd July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from 30th July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from 23rd September 2020 (Panopto Video).
Encouraging Online Participation
Title: Encouraging Online Participation
Description: This session provided information on the general principles of encouraging online participation and how to encourage online participation in: Teams and Blackboard; Online teaching; Breakout rooms.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording of this session from 22nd September 2020 (Panopto Video).
Online teaching: Delivering lectures, seminars and workshops using Collaborate Ultra
Title: Online teaching: Delivering lectures, seminars and workshops using Collaborate Ultra
Description: Staff were first taken through the decision-making process of designing & delivering Collaborate sessions of different types. Staff also looked at the strengths, weaknesses of collaborate and how it can help them deliver engaging learning experiences.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from the 20th July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from the 28th July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Online teaching and blended learning using Microsoft Teams
Title: Online teaching and blended learning using Microsoft Teams
Description: This session outlined the basics of using Microsoft Teams for collaborative and discussion based activities. It also covered tips for presenting online and using channels within teams to structure discussion.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from the 21st July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from the 27th July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Padlet Introduction Webinar for Staff
Title: Padlet Introduction Webinar for Staff
Description: This 45 min webinar will introduce staff to the use of Padlet, a new tool that we are piloting in the 20/21 academic year.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the training video for students (Panopto Video).
Reading, interactive discussion and analytics using Talis Elevate for set reading and creative resources
Title: Reading, interactive discussion and analytics using Talis Elevate for set reading and creative resources
Description: This session introduced the Talis Elevate tool, a new interactive platform to support your teaching and learning. In Talis Elevate, you are able to upload reading extracts in a PDF format and encourage students to make comments and have discussions with their peers right inside the text. You can also upload video, audio and image resources and have similar discussions. Students can make their own, personal notes for revision purposes and you will get access to detailed analytics and reports for each of your modules. This workshop was delivered by colleagues in the Library.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording of this session from 29th July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Please click here to watch the recording of this session from 21st September 2020 (Panopto Video).
Recording video learning resources and micro-lectures with Panopto
Title: Recording video learning resources and micro-lectures with Panopto
Description: In this session, staff were taken methodically through the decision-making process of when, how and why to include video resources in their teaching. In the second part, staff learned how to plan powerful multi-stage video activities. The session then moved to the penultimate stage of how to record micro lectures and augment these with active learning task for students. The session concluded with reflection and ideas for the future.
Recording:
Please click here to see the recording of the session from the 22nd July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from the 29th July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Turnitin: Marking, Rubrics and Feedback
Title: Turnitin: Marking, Rubrics and Feedback
Description: The session covered: How rubrics enhance marking and feedback, introduced ways of structuring rubrics, and demonstrated how rubrics and online marking tools are used in Turnitin Feedback Studio
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording of this session from 23rd September 2020 (Panopto Video).
Using digital tools' data to inform your teaching
Title: Using digital tools’ data to inform your teaching
Description: The session covered: tracking engagement with resources on Blackboard; using last site access to check up on students not engaging; utilising Panopto stats to inform student engagement strategies; using Poll Everywhere to generate knowledge spot checks and making the most of Teams analytics.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording of this session from 1st October 2020 (Panopto Video).
Using LinkedIn Learning in your blended teaching
Title: Using LinkedIn Learning in your blended teaching
Description: This session showed the platform LinkedIn Learning, how it can be used to embed skills development in your curriculum and looked at the extra personalisation features that are avaialble for you and your programme.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording from the session on the 23rd July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Using Poll Everywhere surveys and live questions in a blended learning environment to get student insight and feedback
Title: Using Poll Everywhere surveys and live questions in a blended learning environment to get student insight and feedback
Description: This session introduced the live audience response tool Poll Everywhere and the ways in which it can be used in a blended teaching approach to make your PowerPoint files more engaging and to gain valuable student feedback on your delivery and measure engagement and interaction in the online environment.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from 28th July 2020 (Panopto Video).
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from 29th September 2020 (Panopto Video).
Using Talis Aspire to empower your reading list in a blended learning environment
Title:Using Talis Aspire to empower your reading list in a blended learning environment
Description: This session introduced the new version of Talis Aspire, the reading list tool for the University. In the new upgrade to Talis Aspire you are able to embed select elements of your reading list into your Module Content on Blackboard. So you can now associate specific texts, articles and books with set tasks in your teaching.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from 27th July (Panopto Video)
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from 30th July (Panopto Video).
Please click here to watch the recording of the session from 28th September (Panopto Video).
Wordpress Blogs for Coursework and an introduction to using the WordPress System
Title: WordPress Blogs for Coursework and an Introduction to Using the WordPress System
Description: This 30 min tutorial video recorded for students in the Lincoln School of Fine and Performing Arts, is a useful introduction to how the Coursework blogs system can be used for assessed work. It also provides an introduction to how WordPress can be used by students and staff alike.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the training video for students (Panopto Video).
Creating and Delivering Blackboard Tests (MCQs) for Student Assessment.
Title:Creating and Delivering Blackboard Tests (MCQs) for Student Assessment.
Description: This recorded webinar will provide information on; when you might use a Blackboard test and the types of questions available to you, as well as the process of creating and storing questions by subject pools and how these are then used in question selection and randomisation scenarios, and a full exploration of the test options with guidance on employing these to provide an effective online assessment.
Recording:
Please click here to watch the recording from the session on the 22nd January 2021 (Panopto Video).