By Rob Higson (Learning Technologist, Curriculum Development) As inclusivity practices are improving across the institution, we are seeing a greater range of accessible teaching materials...
By Chris Bell (Senior Learning Technologist, Curriculum Development) Being well-orientated to clear learning goals is key to ensuring that our students can maximise their time...
By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis (Learning Technologist, Curriculum Development) As an institution we are committed to using a regular mix of synchronous and asynchronous activities with students....
By Matt Howcroft – Learning Technologist and Associate Lecturer, School of Arts The University of Derby has had a lecture Recording policy for a few years. This...
By Jasmin Hundle (Senior Administrative Assistant) and Richard Harris (Administrative Officer) What is the URSS? Well, the University of Derby’s Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (URSS)...
By Chris Bell (Senior Learning Technologist – Digital Practice) Every student should feel that they can participate and contribute, irrespective of the mode of study...
By Greg Jones. Specialist Study Skills Support Tutor, Team Leader. Ahead of Time (for students with SpLD): Ahead of Time is a video-based self-access module on Blackboard (Course Resources) with advice, tips and demonstrations from...
Dr Thomas Illingworth (Lecturer) Dr Elizabeth Marsh (Senior lecturer) Overview of the context of the project/procedure: As an institution the university had to adjust rapidly...
Murtaza Afzali (Blackboard Ally Coordinator) Dr Emma Hyde (Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging/ Head of Diagnostic Imaging, Operating Department Practice & Osteopathy) Overview of the...
By Matt Howcroft (Learning Technologist – Curriculum Development) As higher education courses were responding to remote teaching during the 2020-21 academic year, many practical courses...