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Category Archives: Pedagogy

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A spectrum of active learning methods, and its uses for online teaching and learning

DLaT Hub Posted on July 7, 2022 by jcoope03July 7, 2022

There are many different active learning methods. Some of these can be easily adapted for online and/or blended learning. But we can easily forget how wide the range of different active learning methods and opportunities is. This post introduces the … Continue reading →

Posted in Block Teaching, Collaboration, Curriculum, Distance Learning, DMU Core Tech, ELT, MS Teams, Pedagogy

Digital Technology for Block Teaching

Block teaching is a mode of delivery where students generally take one module of learning at a time, before progressing on to the next. Such an approach is based on pedagogic thinking which highlights the importance of deep and active learning strategies … Continue reading →


Posted on July 7, 2022 by Craig BallJuly 7, 2022

Four more tips for writing effective feedback (part 3)

DLaT Hub Posted on June 1, 2022 by Maxine ArmstrongJune 1, 2022

In two earlier posts, we looked at different ways to write effective feedback: Four tips for writing effective feedback (part 1) – DLaT Hub (dmu.ac.uk), and Four more tips for writing effective feedback (part 2) – DLaT Hub (dmu.ac.uk). In … Continue reading →

Posted in Assessment, Education, MS Teams, Pedagogy

Using the Hotspot question type in Blackboard

DLaT Hub Posted on April 4, 2022 by Ian PettitApril 4, 2022

The Blackboard test function is a versatile tool – the ‘go to’ question types may be single or multiple-choice questions but the Hotspot question type enables us to incorporate images into our questions and provide a multi-modal format. The Hotspot … Continue reading →

Posted in Assessment, Blackboard, ELT, Pedagogy

5 ways to make use of DMU Replay in your teaching

DLaT Hub Posted on February 24, 2022 by Ian PettitFebruary 22, 2022

The DMU Replay service went live ahead of the 2016/17 academic year at DMU. Comprising of software, policy, and guidance and support for both students and staff members; the service is the only recognised and centrally supported multimedia platform for … Continue reading →

Posted in Assessment, Multimedia, Pedagogy, Technology, UDL

Four more tips for writing effective feedback (part 2)

DLaT Hub Posted on January 31, 2022 by Maxine ArmstrongJanuary 31, 2022

In the article, Four tips for writing effective feedback (part 1) – DLaT Hub (dmu.ac.uk), we began looking at different ways to write effective feedback. Feedback provides a useful leaning opportunity but only if certain conditions are met. So, here … Continue reading →

Posted in Assessment, Blackboard, Education, Pedagogy

Flipped Jigsaw approach to student collaboration

DLaT Hub Posted on January 20, 2022 by jcoope03January 20, 2022

A flipped jigsaw approach combines two innovative pedagogies – the flipped classroom and the jigsaw method – into a single multi-stage approach. While still relatively novel, evidence suggests it may benefit student engagement, active learning, content retention and student satisfaction. … Continue reading →

Posted in -, Collaboration, Distance Learning, Pedagogy

Four tips for writing effective feedback (part 1)

DLaT Hub Posted on January 13, 2022 by Maxine ArmstrongJanuary 13, 2022

Feedback provides students with information about their performance in tasks and assignments, but according to Shute (2008) its main purpose is to help students improve how they learn by changing their thinking and behaviour as part of an ongoing learning … Continue reading →

Posted in Assessment, Blackboard, Education, Pedagogy

Warm up activities to engage your students in a virtual space

DLaT Hub Posted on September 30, 2021 by jcoope03September 30, 2021

Why a warm-up activity? Warm up activities are short, and often fun, activities designed to encourage students, and prepare them to learn by stimulating their minds (and/or their bodies). Any kind of engagement with your students will help to build … Continue reading →

Posted in Collaboration, Distance Learning, ELT, Pedagogy

Interactive teaching using Discussion Boards

DLaT Hub Posted on August 19, 2021 by Maxine ArmstrongAugust 19, 2021

Blackboard discussion boards are an asynchronous method of communication, where students can discuss ideas and thoughts, but they do not have to be in the same location. Strengths/Advantages of online Discussion Forums Discussion forums are a useful way of getting … Continue reading →

Posted in Blackboard, Education, Pedagogy
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