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    The Jelly Baby Tree

    by Alison Smart 29th January 2021

    Promoting a connected learning through developing an online community: The Jelly Baby Tree In this blog post Alison Smart shares her experiences of adopting the Jelly Baby Tree for online work. As we have all started to adapt to the (dare I say it) “New…

    Academic Stories, STAFF

    Show & Tell – Panel Discussion (Jan. 2021)

    by Laura Farling 29th January 2021

    Theme: Managing Breakout Rooms Online The AHSS Digital Learning Team hosted a panel discussion on the theme of ‘Managing Breakout Rooms Online’. Colleagues from Queen’s Management School (QMS), who had used Breakout Rooms and online small-group discussions throughout previous terms, shared their experiences, advice, and…

    Academic Stories, STAFF

    Show & Tell Session (Jan 2021)

    by Laura Farling 29th January 2021

    Theme: Simplifying Online Teaching The Digital Learning Teams from across the institution facilitate monthly Show & Tell webinars, where staff are invited to share their own experiences of online and blended teaching.  The Online Teaching Show & Tell series kicked off in 2021 with the theme of ‘Simplifying Online Teaching’. On…

    Academic Stories, STAFF

    Video Feedback on Canvas

    by Jennifer Roberts 27th January 2021

    What is it? Providing timely and useful feedback to students on their work is important for so many reasons. We know that constructive feedback can help students improve their work and allows them to think critically about their progress as they move through a course…

    Academic Stories, Assessment & Feedback, STAFF

    Office 365 Teams

    by Maureen McKee 26th January 2021

    What’s New in Microsoft Teams Find out what’s new in Microsoft Teams by registering on iTrent for the new thirty minute session. It’s being held for staff on Wednesday, 24th February, from 1.00pm – 1.30pm A link to join the session will be sent on…

    STAFF, Training Resources

    Lifting the Mask of Anonymous Grading

    by Aaron Crozier 21st January 2021

    Canvas provides you with the option to enable anonymisation when setting up an assignment.

    Assessment & Feedback, STAFF
    Accessible Content Design for Visuals

    Accessible content design for learner variability: Visuals

    by Tracy Galvin 17th December 2020

    Creating and Using Visuals Accessible visual design is better visual design for all users. When designing visuals or creating content that includes visuals, there are a few basic steps that should be followed in order to ensure the content is accessible. A visual can include…

    Accessibility, Guidance, STAFF

    A-Z of Canvas Course Features

    by Liza Zamboglou 17th December 2020

    A Announcements – Course level Announcements allow instructors to communicate with students about course activities and post interesting course-related topics. They can be effectively used to communicate about the logistics of your course. As soon as you have created an Announcement, Canvas takes care of…

    Guidance, STAFF, Training Resources

    Steps To Prepare

    by Jennifer Reid 15th December 2020

      Set Your Grade Posting Policy To Manual: The ‘Global Setting’ Level: In your Canvas course, click ‘Grades.’ Click the ‘Cogwheel’ (at top right-hand corner of the screen.) Click the ‘Grade Posting Policy’ tab. Ensure the radio button is set to ‘Manually Post Grades.’ Click…

    Assessment & Feedback, STAFF, Training Resources

    Set Up and Administration of Assignments

    by Jennifer Reid 15th December 2020

      Make the instructions clear and unambiguous: In your Canvas course, click ‘Assignments.’ Click ‘+Assignment’ to start setting up your assignment. Give your assignment a title e.g. ‘Demo Assignment’ and enter all the ‘instructions to students’ into the into the box below. Note: The Canvas…

    Assessment & Feedback, STAFF, Training Resources
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