Building of an Online Collaboration, Community of Practice and Blended Learning Environment
By Anthony Gregory (Senior Lecturer in Computing. Computer Games Modelling and Animation) Where we were Over a year ago we were told to be bold...
Active use of video case studies within your teaching
By Charlotte Ellis (Learning Technology Media Adviser) Using digital media within modules can provide students with a more personalised learning experience, especially if they are empowered to...
Using video within your student assessments
By Charlotte Ellis (Learning Technology Media Adviser) Video assignments provide students the opportunity to be creative which not only demonstrate the required learning outcomes of...
Utilising a virtual ‘Treasure Hunt’ for new students
By Jenny Boldrin (Senior Lecturer, Early Childhood Studies) The move to a blended model of learning over the last year has required us, as Module...
Online Socialisation
By Chris Bell (Senior Learning Technologist – Digital Practice) Developing a strong learning community has always been critical in ensuring that our students feel connected...
Using Audio visual Materials in online sessions
By Andy Bloor (Senior Lecturer in Schools Direct and FE) Good online sessions will often use recordings such as videos or music. When presenting these...
IGNITE: URSS 2019 – A Review
By Dominic Petronzi (Lecturer in Psychology) The University of Derby IGNITE: Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (URSS) is a valuable opportunity for students – particularly those...
Online Escape Room Tool Guide
Charlotte Ellis – Learning Technology Media Adviser An Escape Room involves the gamification of learning activities creating a fun and memorable experience to help improve...
Remote PAT Tutorials
What is working in PAT?: Encouraging engagement Laura Hollinshead, Learning Technologist-Curriculum Development Keeping the platform student focused – what is the student already familiar with?...
Communication with Students – Tips
Laura Hollinshead, Learning Technologist-Curriculum Development Many of the communication approaches you use when students are studying on campus work well whilst students are taking part...