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Turnitin QuickMark Manager

DLaT Hub Posted on August 4, 2021 by Maxine ArmstrongAugust 4, 2021

Previously we looked at how QuickMarks in Turnitin can help provide effective feedback and save time when marking students’ assignments in Turnitin. QuickMark Sets are a feature that helps you take this further by organising your comments into collections. Built-in … Continue reading →

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Create a quiz for students using Microsoft Forms

DLaT Hub Posted on July 1, 2021 by Maxine ArmstrongJuly 14, 2021

Online quizzes are an effective formative learning tool and can be created with Blackboard Tests. But there is another tool available, Microsoft Forms, that can create quick and easy quizzes for your students. Although quizzes created with MS Forms can … Continue reading →

Posted in Assessment, DMU Core Tech, Education

Using templates in PowerPoint to create clear and accessible slides

DLaT Hub Posted on June 3, 2021 by Maxine ArmstrongJune 3, 2021

If you have read Making your PowerPoint accessible, you will already know that using an accessible template is the first step in creating clear and accessible slides. Your faculty or department may provide a template for you to create PowerPoint … Continue reading →

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Using the Microsoft Accessibility checker in Word and PowerPoint

DLaT Hub Posted on May 19, 2021 by Maxine ArmstrongMay 19, 2021

The Microsoft Accessibility Checker can be used in many MS Office documents to ensure that content is accessible to users of all abilities. In newer versions of MS Word and MS PowerPoint, you can open the Accessibility Checker by selecting … Continue reading →

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Using YourDMULabs during synchronous sessions

DLaT Hub Posted on May 6, 2021 by Maxine ArmstrongMay 6, 2021

YourDMULabs was introduced in 2020 by DMU to provide secure remote access to software normally accessed via the physical PC labs on campus. By logging into the machines remotely using YourDMULabs, you and your students can have a similar experience … Continue reading →

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Making your PowerPoint accessible

DLaT Hub Posted on April 7, 2021 by Maxine ArmstrongApril 15, 2021

Here are some simple steps to ensure your PowerPoint presentations are accessible to all users. By ensuring your presentation can be accessed by users of assistive technologies, such as screen readers, you are ensuring your presentation is inclusive and not … Continue reading →

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