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Miro: Talktrack and Presentation Notes

Talktrack Talktrack is a new function on Miro that allows users to add a video to a frame. This works similar to cameo in PowerPoint. Anyone who has been added as part of the team for that board can add a Talktrack. This can be used for; This tool is really quick and easy to […]

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Asynchronous Learning In Moodle

Asynchronous learning activities don’t require students to be online at the same time. For example: Writing a private reflection Watching a video Collaboratively editing a shared online document Giving peer feedback Participating in a forum discussion Asynchronous learning activities give students flexibility and provide extra time to process, practice, reflect or respond. Directed asynchronous activity […]

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Using the Moodle Wiki for collaborative sharing and editing

This article introduces the Moodle Wiki, a versatile tool for group work, collaborative research, or building a database of shared knowledge. Collaborative tools like Miro and Padlet are becoming increasingly popular, but often these tools involve students contributing individually rather than working collaboratively. If you’re looking for a truly collaborative learning experience, consider trying the […]

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Capitalise on Captions

Captions for video content are embedded into everyday media consumption such as YouTube, Netflix and other social media platforms. As much as 92% of videos on mobile devices are viewed without sound. Therefore when students come into learning environments they have the expectation of captions on their educational media. It is also a legal responsibility […]

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Providing an Inclusive Online Learning Environment

For our students to engage in the online elements of their course it’s important to get the basics right. Digital learning platforms can support a wide variety of creative approaches which need to be underpinned by strong foundations. For 2021-22, we recommend prioritising three approaches to to provide our students with an inclusive online learning […]