Audio Headsets and Webcam Project This blog post reports on a short project to support academic staff to produce videos at their desks and communicate via online webinars. A number of LJMU staff were provided with webcams and headsets. The…
Year: 2019
Blog Post: The ultimate guide to accessing online feedback (Students)
Over the next few weeks, you’ll be able to access marks and feedback provided by your tutor in Canvas. There are many types of assessment tools and ways to provide feedback; so its important you know where to find it.…
Canvas Release – Semester 1 2019
Canvas updates happen every four weeks, some are bug fixes or minor enhancements and others are background changes to improve the flow of data in Canvas. We check the releases before and after the upgrade to ensure everything is working…
Blog Post: OBS Recording Studio (Staff)
OBS recording studio is open source software for video recording and live streaming. It is a very popular tool for video bloggers and youtubers. It allows you to create very sophisticated video content with cut scenes and overlays. What is…
Blog Post: Small Scale Miracast Pilot (Staff)
Miracast Pilot This page is about the small scale pilot of Microsoft miracast dongles with academic staff. This system allows any staff to using their mobile phone, tablet or laptop and ‘screen cast’ these to the projector. This will improve…
Blog Post: Online Assignment Submission (Students)
It’s officially that time of year and for some modules you will be asked to submit your coursework electronically via Canvas. It’s important that you stay positive and allow sufficient time to prepare and submit your online assignment before the…
Blog Post: Digital Learning Champions (Staff)
Have you got what it takes to be an LJMU Digital Learning Champion? The Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) team are creating a network of academic staff who have an interest in digital learning. The aim…
Blog Post: Increased access to microphones for voice reinforcement and recording (Staff)
Increased access to microphones for voice reinforcement and recording You may have noticed that there are more ‘lapel’ type mics available in more rooms, particularly in larger rooms. This is an LJMU initiative to provide voice reinforcement and recording possibilities…
Blog Post: How to Build Canvas Assignments (Staff)
Canvas assignments are really easy to develop, and allow your students to submit individual or group coursework that can be marked online. The TEL team recently undertook a review of online feedback processes within Canvas. The review identified areas of…
Blog Post: Get Nifty with Canvas Notifications
Learn how to keep up to date and get the most out of your course by configuring your Canvas notification preferences. Alerts can be sent to your email or mobile device and you can also choose the frequency of each…