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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

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

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

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

[M-Article Series] Mobile Policy

UoM’s Position on Mobile Device Usage The University’s eLearning Strategy, published in April 2012, acknowledges the increasing use of mobile devices in teaching and learning. The strategy expresses the University’s commitment to “ensuring that, wherever practical, online resources are available

[M-Article Series] Teaching and Learning Frameworks

Introduction The use of mobile devices for teaching and learning has been on the eLearning agenda for a number of years now, with JISC undertaking a considerable amount of work on the subject. This work has been collated into their

Blackboard 9 Support Guides

Each of the themes listed below takes you to a list of related guides and videos aimed at improving your knowledge of Blackboard 9. If you are having trouble accessing the links, please try searching for your query in the

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Association for Learning Technology
ALT is a professional and scholarly association which seeks to bring together all those with an interest in the use of learning technology.
HEFCE
Promotes and funds high-quality, cost-effective teaching and research, meeting the diverse needs of students, the economy and society.
JISC
JISC inspires UK colleges and universities in the innovative use of digital technologies, helping to maintain the UK’s position as a global leader in education.
SEDA
SEDA is the professional association for staff and educational developers in the UK, promoting innovation and good practice in higher education.
The Higher Education Academy
Provide support to the higher education sector by working with individual academics. A network of discipline-based subject centres provides a range of services to subject departments.
The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
QAA checks how UK universities maintain their own academic standards and quality.