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...
Structuring learning in Course Resources
Laura Hollinshead, Learning Technologist-Curriculum Development The case study from Vita Snowden, highlights the importance of thinking carefully about how your module is organised within Course...
Using a series of online activities for remote off-campus experiences (e.g. field work, site visits)
Laura Hollinshead, Learning Technologist-Curriculum Development As was said in the previous blog post, it can be a big challenge to provide students with the same...
Using video for remote off-campus experiences (e.g. field work, site visits)
Laura Hollinshead, Learning Technologist-Curriculum Development It can be a big challenge to provide students with the same experiences they would have had taking part in...
Remote Assessment
Laura Hollinshead, Learning Technologist-Curriculum Development Many assessments translate well to remote delivery, however, there are a few areas where it can be more difficult to...
My approach to remote teaching by Vita Snowden
Vita Snowden, a Lecturer in the Department of Social and Community Studies, talks about her experiences of adapting her module for remote teaching. Vita is...