Is your Blackboard course ready for Start of Semester 2? All 2nd Semester Bb courses are visible to students on the Monday before Semester 2 week 1. For example if Semester 2 week 1 begins on Monday 29 January, 2nd Semester
Setting up online assignments – what to consider
Marking student assignments online is fast becoming commonplace. At the University of Manchester we use two different tools to mark assignments submitted online, each of which have their own advantages and disadvantages. First, though, let’s consider the pros and cons
FAQs
Frequently asked questions related to using Blackboard and eLearning tools: How do I activate my course on Blackboard? How do I edit my course? How do I keep my Blackboard course well structured? How do I create a link? How do
QR codes make web links in printed course notes accessible
Students often print teaching resources out to paper. Sometimes web links cannot be accessed because the full web address is not shown on the course material, and the link cannot be clicked on as with an electronic resource. One possible
Good practice in Blackboard course design
In January 2014, the eLearning Team launched its Blackboard MOT service. The Blackboard MOT is a structured review of a course unit, requested by the academic. Its purpose is to provide suggestions on how to improve course units. Click on
[M-Article Series] Blooming apps infographic – Mobile Apps Explained by Bloom’s Taxonomy
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Mobile Apps Explained by Bloom’s Taxonomy (1) Download the infographic for printing (PDF) List of apps featured Apps Mobile Platform Cost Action Verbs (student) Blooms Suggested LectureNotes and Lecture Recordings Android £3.58 Review Remembering Notability iOS £1.99 Note Remembering Diigo
[M-Article Series] Mobile Technologies in Teaching and Learning
In recent years, we have witnessed a dramatic increase in mobile devices and applications. Initially, mobiles were just considered to be flexible, portable and instantaneous communication tools. However, they are now also permeating our everyday lives, at home and at work. As
[M-Article Series] Student Usage of Mobile Devices in Teaching and Learning
The use of mobile devices in teaching and learning has been increasing, as acknowledged in the University’s eLearning Strategy, published in April 2012. We decided that a detailed survey of a small group of students from across the University would
[M-Article Series] Mobile device adoption in UK Higher Education
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Introduction Smartphones and tablets are increasingly becoming a preferred choice for web access among students. In order to meet student expectations for their learning environment, it is important to consider mobile devices as: i) a vehicle for accessing learning material,
[M-Article Series] Surveying the Mobile Landscape at Manchester University
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Mobile computing device ownership within the UK has soared in recent years, particularly in the 16-24 age range [1]. In EPS eLearning we felt we needed to build a picture of what our Manchester students are using to access University