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Academic Technologies

Digital Tools Webinars

Beginning August 23rd and running throughout September, the Learning Technology Support team will be delivering webinars to highlight the wide range of tools available to support your students. Each webinar  runs from 1100-1200 and will focus on one of the topics below, so register your place on the IS Training …

Get Ready for Trimester 2

DLTE and Information Services are working together to help academics staff prepare for teaching in the new trimester, and we would like to highlight a number of new resources and updates.  Community Building and Engaging Students DLTE’s Moodle Community space Developing your Teaching and Support for Learning Online is updated …

Learning Technology staff development events

Over August/September/October we are running our regular Learning Technology sessions (online and f2f), and a TurningPoint Lunch & Learn event that includes (lunch!) presentations from academics on their approach to classroom voting, a participative tour of new features and hands-on training. We have also launched a self-paced Moodle Induction course …

What’s In Your Learning Technology Toolbox?

Are you thinking of flipping your classroom, changing your assessments, or designing interactive learning materials? Are you aware of the technologies available to support your module’s classroom and online delivery? This presentation gave a tour of the University’s learning technology toolbox and was part of the inaugural Research and Learning …

Learning Technology staff development events

In June and July there are a range of Learning Technology workshops on offer, as well as sessions running as part the upcoming Research and Learning Showcase Day. Topics include Panopto lecture capture, WebEx remote learning, TurningPoint classroom voting, online grading and feedback, Minecraft for creative learning, and ideas to spice …

Panopto training sessions

Date: Wednesday 5th September, Time: 0930-1130 and 1330-1530, Venue: Craiglockhart 0/09. The University is trialling the Panopto Classroom Recording service during session 2018/19. These sessions are open to all academics interested in participating in the trial and aims to get you familiar with Panopto’s features while considering the pedagogical implications on your …