The use of images in online learning and teaching resources can bring a text to life, reinforce concepts through a visual medium, or function as a means of breaking up large sections of dense text. This article offers some advice … Continue reading →
The ability to track whether students have accessed your content on BlackBoard is a useful tool to identify any potential issues with engagement. Whilst there are limitations to what can be tracked on Blackboard, there is a process by which … Continue reading →
Most of us are familiar with the idea of using Teams to collaborate with colleagues even if it’s just using the chat and meeting features. By setting up a ‘Class Team’ for a module cohort you will get access to … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
In this final article in the series we look at how you can support students to engage effectively in group tasks. In Part 1 we mentioned some of the benefits of groupwork for students; not only can it enable them … Continue reading →
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 →
In the last article we talked about some different types of activity that could be the focus for groupwork and collaboration. If students are on campus, whilst they may meet in groups face-to-face, they could use digital tools to support … Continue reading →
By using simple tools in Collaborate or Teams you can incorporate interactivity into you synchronous online sessions to enable students to feel more energised and engaged. Follow the tips below for inspiration. 1. Start as you mean to go on … Continue reading →
By creating opportunities for students to collaborate on activities we can enable them to consolidate their learning and construct an enriched joint understanding of module content. Group working can have benefits in terms of students’ sense of belonging and community … Continue reading →
