Working together online
Collaborative working online is an important skill for students and staff. This post looks at some of the tools which can be used to accomplish tasks together online and why it is important to...
View Article5 Tips for Multimedia Enhanced Teaching and Learning
How can we use multimedia content to make learning more effective? The traditional approach to teaching in higher education tends to limit learners to reading texts, listening to lectures and...
View ArticleKeep calm and use technology #DIWSussex
I recently wrote How to overcome barriers when using tech in your teaching. The post inspired me to think of more ways to introduce technology into your teaching, especially if you are new to using...
View ArticleScenario based learning design
Over the summer, I worked with Amanda Griffiths (Student Wellbeing Manager) at the University of Sussex to develop “My Wellbeing” – a bitesize online induction course aimed at all students within the...
View ArticleIntroducing Canva: an accessible graphic design tool
What is Canva? Canva is an easy-to-use design tool which makes graphic design accessible for learners with all levels of abilities, from complete beginners to experienced designers. Canva’s simple drag...
View ArticleMini-broadcasting with Anchor FM: Radio by the people
One of the greatest pleasures of a new colleague is the new ideas and ways of thinking that they bring to a team. New learning technologist Tab Betts (@MrTabKey) introduced the Sussex TEL team to...
View Article3 ways to develop rich resources on Study Direct (Moodle)
Most people start using the Sussex University VLE (Study Direct) to upload resources – usually slides from lectures. That is a great start, but there is much more that can be done to provide...
View Article5 more tips for multimedia enhanced teaching and learning
Why is a teacher like an artist? How can video, audio, digital annotation and other forms of multimedia be used in education? Due to the overwhelming response we had to our previous blog post 5 Tips...
View ArticleTech for active learning in large groups.
How can we promote and manage active learning during lectures? How can we measure student understanding and make sure that students are engaging with material? In 1972, Donald Bligh (1) undertook an...
View ArticleDeveloping students’ discipline-specific vocabulary.
Every discipline has its own specialist terms and concepts. As students progress in their studies they learn the relevant language, but when they begin their studies there are lots of words that they...
View ArticleMaking meaning with Social Media
When you hear the phrase ‘social media’, probably the first association that springs into your mind is conversing through short-form messages and shared links or images. You probably also recognise a...
View ArticleTransforming Seminars with Padlet – Podcast Episode 10
How can we transform seminars using online collaboration? How can students develop digital skills and become active creators of multimedia learning resources? In this episode, we interview Dr. Wendy...
View ArticleSeeing how it all fits together – a timeline for Art History
Last year Professor Liz James (Art History) received a Digital Practice Award. The purpose of the funding was to give staff the opportunity to develop or experiment with new tools, resources or...
View ArticleStudy Direct update: embed content from a range of popular apps and websites
It is now possible for staff to embed a range of external content within Study Direct (the University of Sussex Virtual Learning Environment). This enables you to incorporate a broader range of...
View ArticleA short guide to Team-Based Learning
The Technology Enhanced Learning team have recently been exploring and promoting Team-based learning. A teaching approach which is effective for providing students with opportunities for deeper...
View ArticleProviding a deeper, blended learning experience: A case study into use of an...
Are you a tutor who would like to further enhance your students’ engagement with your module? Are you using the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) to its full potential or the opportunities that...
View ArticleSpecialism Based Learning – Podcast S02 E03
Sussex TEL: Teaching with Tech S02 E03 – Specialism Based Learning with Professor Lynne Murphy In this episode, we focus on how to train learners as researchers by making them specialists on a...
View ArticleCombining content on a single Canvas page.
When your modules are migrated to Canvas they will look different to how they did in Study Direct. Your Study Direct site will have displayed a mix of items on a single section / page whereas, during...
View ArticleBlending Classroom Teaching with Online Learning in your VLE – Podcast S02 E04
Sussex TEL: Teaching with Tech S02 E04 – Blending Classroom Teaching with Online Learning in your VLE with Claire Fennell In this episode, we talk to Claire Fennell, a Senior Instructional Designer at...
View Article5 ways to make groupwork work in your teaching
Learning from academics is important to students’ learning, but so is working with their peers. The types of communication that peer-to-peer work requires provokes forms of motivation, reflection and...
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