Tag: learning technologies
COVID-19 Use of discussion forums for online delivery
A forum is an online discussion tool that can be used to promote critical reflection on the issues being studied, and to share ideas amongst fellow students. It provides students an opportunity to actively and consistently engage with others and the course...
COVID-19 Use of Zoom for online delivery
Zoom is our preferred web conferencing platform - all staff have an enterprise account that will enable you to have sessions of unlimited duration and up to 300 participants.
COVID-19 Use of ECHO360 / Universal Capture for online delivery
The suggested solution for large class lectures is to record these via Echo360 for staff on campus or Universal Capture if teaching staff are off campus.
The Reality of Learning: VR Experiences
Virtual-reality is now a key tool in higher-education. Hear Associate Professor Kira Westaway share the amazing benefits and real-life experiences that virtual reality can offer students.
Integrating technology with face to face learning
Education in the digital age is a much-discussed topic. Dr Matthew Bailey recently explored the idea himself in his Educating for Success: 2020 presentation. Hear him speak on the development of online study components that enhance in-class activities and group...
Dr Mark Butlin: Using technology with small groups
Mark uses Kahoot to engage students with critically thinking about practical tasks that are about to be undertaken, and then review the outcomes of the tasks when done.
New bulk email tool released for iLearn Insights
In response to feedback from our growing user base a new bulk emailing tool has been added to iLearn Insights. This new tool allows teaching staff to select from a number of filters to target the group they wish to...
Adobe Creative Cloud and Lynda.com: a tasty combo for MQ staff
Roadtesting a couple of apps from the Adobe Creative Cloud: sharing takeaways and tips after the campus-wide launch.
Engaging students with interactive technology
Professor Ian Johnson teaches human anatomy and neuroscience in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Ian trialled a ’flipped classroom’ approach, putting the important conceptual information online as pre-reading. With the use of images and interactive technology (ALP) during...