AI capabilities are embedded in a number of UAL supported platforms and applications. Here is a guide to those AI tools, which includes: Copilot Copilot is Microsoft’s AI assistant that functions in a similar manner to ChatGPT. It can be accessed via the Edge browser or anywhere that you see this symbol: It can also […]
Miro is an infinite, freeform whiteboard that enables you to create content anywhere you want on the board. It features live cursor tracking to mimic the effect of working side by side even when everyone is apart. You can find out more about using Miro at UAL with this PDF guide: Introduction-to-Miro You can also […]
The popular platform of mentimeter have just launched a range of new slide options. Mentimeter is great for making your lectures more interactive. As well as polls, quiz questions, true or false and my personal favourite word cloud; you can now do a wider range of other options. In this post we are going to […]
Padlet is a highly visual, collaborative tool a lot like a virtual cork board. Users can upload images, audio, and video and create an environment rich with shared resources. It is very useful for both synchronous and asychronous activities which can facilitate online learning. These can strengthen the connections between students and their teacher and […]
Microsoft loop is a great collaborative tool which has just been rolled out to Teams. It allows users to add a component to a chat which other people can edit and add to. This tool is of particular benefit if you run your tutorial groups or other small group meetings in Teams. Components At the […]
This article introduces Moodle Scheduler, a tool for scheduling meetings and tutorials with students. Organising student tutorials can be frustrating when you don’t always know who is going to show up and when. Sometimes timings get muddled or multiple people turn up for the same appointment, which is why it can be useful to have […]