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…
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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…
Blog Post: Canvas FAQ for Students
What is Canvas? Canvas is LJMU’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). If you haven’t used a VLE before, it is a place where you will find your course learning materials, submit coursework and collaborate with others to achieve your learning goals.…
Blog Post: Changes to Accessibility Regulations
There have been some recent changes to Digital Accessibility Regulations. The new Digital Accessibility Regulations became law in September 2018: Accessibility Regulations 2018. These regulations are designed to improve access to Further and Higher Education, and contribute to the Government’s…
Good Practice Series: Active Learning, Inclusive Learning Cultures and ‘in-class’ learning technologies (Staff)
This good practice post explores how specific in class technologies can be used to improve active learning in your course. Lets look at some of the terms: Active learning is the participation of students in teaching activities, in contrast with…
Good Practice Post: Active Learning with Vevox (Staff)
Vevox facilitates classroom voting as well as additional functionality, and used appropriately could improve teaching practice. This post aims to help share this developing practice and to support others who are using the system or are considering it. It shares…