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Izzy Whizzy, let’s get Quizzy!

Hello, it’s Monday again and time for another blog! Over the summer, we have been covering different aspects of getting ready for teaching in September 2020. We have previously looked at the following: Live-teaching (synchronous) using MS Teams and Zoom Breakout rooms in Zoom and Channels in MS Teams Recording Read more…

By Daria Casement, 3 years10th August 2020 ago
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Recording Online Teaching Materials

This week’s DigiKnow post looks at recording online teaching materials, and will detail the recording methods and systems which can be used within Queen’s University and beyond. This touches on Cognitive Load and Multimedia Principles of learning, when designing teaching materials for online use. Using these concepts, DigiKnow will detail Read more…

By Daria Casement, 3 years15th June 2020 ago
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Using Canvas Conferences

For those teaching at a distance and using Canvas, here’s a quick guide to get started. A downloadable resource is available at the end of this post. Canvas Conferences is a quick and easy way to teach students remotely. In Canvas, Big Blue Button (the conferences app) will store recordings Read more…

By Daria Casement, 3 years30th March 2020 ago
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Using USB Voice Recorder and Miro Video Converter

In this tutorial, DigiKnow looks at USB Voice recorders and how to use them. Please have a look through the guide. There is a downloadable guide towards the end. Getting started Plug the USB Voice recorder in to a computer to charge it. When the pilot lamp turns blue, it’s Read more…

By Daria Casement, 3 years26th March 2020 ago
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MS Teams – Top Tips

Yesterday, DigiKnow posted two blogs on Teaching at a Distance – MS Teams and Recording Lectures in PowerPoint. Teaching and meetings at a distance are made easier using MS Teams (via Office 365). Here’s a few tips to help teachers and staff using MS Teams. Be sensible Teachers – take Read more…

By Daria Casement, 3 years26th March 2020 ago
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Teaching at a Distance – MS Teams

What is MS Teams? MS Teams is Microsoft product available as part of Office 365. Teams as a digital service is available to QUB Staff and students. What is the benefit of MS teams? You can set up your own team for teaching, meetings, etc., and anything you share automatically Read more…

By Daria Casement, 3 years25th March 2020 ago
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Recording Lectures in PowerPoint

This method of lecture capture allows the recording of audio and slides together and then share this with students. It’s not a live broadcast and lectures can be used again. Before you begin Here you will be using PowerPoint to capture lecture content. To share the content, we’ll cover how Read more…

By Daria Casement, 3 years25th March 2020 ago
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