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Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 Digital Accessibility Inclusive Practice Student Experience

Reducing the use of PDF and scanned materials to increase accessibility

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...

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Posted on January 12, 2023January 12, 2023 Digital Accessibility Inclusive Practice Student Experience

Learning with Purpose: The Importance of Orientation in Digital Practice

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...

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Posted on December 21, 2022February 27, 2023 Digital Accessibility Digital Systems Inclusive Practice Student Experience

Examples of Practice: Creating an active and applied learning experience with online asynchronous activities.

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....

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Posted on November 22, 2022December 5, 2022 Media in Learning Student Experience

We Video – How video creation can enhance your student’s experience

By Matt Gilooly (Learning Technology Media Advisor / Associate Lecturer in Media Production) For some time, we have rolled out We Video across the university...

Posted on May 16, 2022May 19, 2022 Digital Systems Ideas Factory Student Experience

The use of Semi-Structured Padlet to improve engagement in blended learning context

By Dr Francesco V Ferraro (Lecturer in Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation) A common challenge when teaching synchronous online sessions is student engagement and there are...

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Posted on April 4, 2022April 4, 2022 Inclusive Practice Student Experience

Undergraduate Research Scholarship Scheme (URSS) 2021 – Research for a More Sustainable Future

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)...

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Posted on February 15, 2022February 16, 2022 Digital Systems Media in Learning Student Experience

BoB (Box of Broadcasts) Playlists

By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis and Matt Gilooly (Media Advisors) BoB is Learning on Screen’s on demand TV and radio service for education (previously known as Box...

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Posted on February 3, 2022February 3, 2022 Digital Systems Media in Learning Student Experience

Using multimedia resources within learning activities

By Stephanie Rushton (Senior Lecturer Photography – Professional and Applied) The approach taken: I utilise BoB (Box of Broadcasts) and YouTube videos within my live...

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Posted on January 13, 2022January 13, 2022 Inclusive Practice Staff Development (DELTA) Student Experience

Online etiquette approaches and broader guidance on student online digital practice

By Chris Bell (Senior Learning Technologist – Digital Practice) Every student should feel that they can participate and contribute, irrespective of the mode of study...

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Posted on November 25, 2021December 10, 2021 Digital Accessibility Inclusive Practice Student Experience

Ahead of Time and Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) Hub – new specialist support for dyslexia/dyspraxia/ADHD/dyscalculia

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...

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