This is part of a regular series of articles exploring some of the terms used in e-learning (view other articles in the series). We’ll do our best to break down the jargon and explain what things are from a basic perspective. A ‘Mind Map’ is a visual way of representing information which works by drawing…
What are they? Powerpoint (and similar software such as Apple’s Keynote) is an extremely popular tool for supporting presentions and lectures, and has almost become synonymous with ‘presentation’; however, while it is widely used, there has also been criticism that it is responsible for dull presentations that, among other things, don’t engage the listener and are often too dense in information…
This is part of a regular series of articles exploring some of the terms used in e-learning (view other articles in the series). We’ll do our best to break down the jargon and explain what things are from a basic perspective. An ‘Infographic’ is a method of presenting information in an engaging, visual way. They…
Every Blackboard site includes a link called Blackboard Help by default. This links to student Blackboard Help articles which give them support in using features of Blackboard and other related e-learning tools. We did a review of the e-learning articles for students and determined that we had too many articles and the information students wanted the…
Firstly, we would like to thank those who contributed to the evaluation for collecting information about current teaching practice. We now have a second opportunity for you to help contribute to the development of a framework that will assist colleagues in identifying different teaching strategies and the technologies that can support and facilitate these strategies.…
Led by the Technology Enhanced Learning Team in QESS, the University is seeking to increase the use of existing educational technologies at Sheffield Hallam University by increasing awareness of different styles of teaching online. This interactive workshop provides an opportunity to contribute to the design of a framework to analyse existing teaching practice which will…
Led by the Technology Enhanced Learning Team in QESS, the University is seeking to increase the use of existing educational technologies at Sheffield Hallam University by increasing awareness of different styles of teaching online. One of the outcomes of this work will be a framework to analyse existing teaching practice, which will include guidance on…
There is a new reading list system that you can control and manage. To reflect the wide range of resource types now recommended this is called Resource Lists Online (RLO). In response to student feedback we want to ensure that recommended resources are as available and accessible as possible and this new system will enable us…
Based on recent feedback from those moderating or participating in Blackboard Collaborate sessions, the Quick Guide for Participants has been updated. The changes focus mainly on helping participants understand and work through the different options and screens that they see when launching a Collaborate session for the first time or when they use a different…
We wanted to highlight an upcoming PhD research seminar that may be of interest. It is looking at constructivist models for online educational resources involving getting students to create and share them. 4 December – 12:00-13:00 at Unit 7 Science Park (no booking required) Further information