Latest posts from the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit blog
Weekly Resource Roundup – 18/9/2024
As leader of our PGCTHE programme, I keep an eye out for resources to help staff teach effectively. These include webinars, podcasts, online toolkits, publications and more. Topics include active learning, online/blended teaching, accessibility/inclusion, and effective learning design based on cognitive science. Below I’ve listed items that came to my attention in the past week. In the […]
12th Annual Learning and Teaching Conference Materials Available
Between the 10 and 12 September, the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit hosted the 12th Annual Learning and Teaching Conference. The materials from the conference are now available on our webpages. We would like to thank all of our contributors and attendees. The sessions were of such high quality. We’re already heading into planning our […]
Weekly Resource Roundup – 9/9/2024
As leader of our PGCTHE programme, I keep an eye out for resources to help staff teach effectively. These include webinars, podcasts, online toolkits, publications and more. Topics include active learning, online/blended teaching, accessibility/inclusion, and effective learning design based on cognitive science. Below I’ve listed items that came to my attention in the past week. In the […]
Blackboard Assignment with SafeAssign Pilot
A big thank you to all the staff who have signed up to the Blackboard Assignment with SafeAssign pilot. There’s still time to volunteer if you are interested (email elearning@aber.ac.uk). Since the last blog post, we have made SafeAssign available for use in Blackboard Assignments. We have also held the first two training sessions. More […]
What’s New in Blackboard September 2024
The September Blackboard update includes enhancements to the Course Content Page, introduces Knowledge Checks in Documents, changes to assessments, feedback & grades hidden using Release Conditions, and an Overview tab in the Grade book to aid grading. Course Content Page enhancements The September update to Blackboard sees enhancements to the course content page. The enhancements […]
Welcome to new staff joining Aberystwyth University
We’re the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit. Based in Information Services, we work with staff across the university to support and develop learning and teaching. We run a wide range of activities to do this. All the information that you need is on the Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit webpages. Our Supporting your Teaching webpages will help you […]
Weekly Resource Roundup – 27/8/2024
As leader of our PGCTHE programme, I keep an eye out for resources to help staff teach effectively. These include webinars, podcasts, online toolkits, publications and more. Topics include active learning, online/blended teaching, accessibility/inclusion, and effective learning design based on cognitive science. Below I’ve listed items that came to my attention in the past week. In the […]
Welcome to the Academic Year 2024-25: Updates to Blackboard for students
A warm welcome to new students joining us and those who are returning to study at Aberystwyth University. In this blogpost, we will outline the changes that have been made to your digital learning environment, Blackboard, ready for the start of the academic year 2024-25. If you need help using Blackboard, see our Student Guide […]
Weekly Resource Roundup – 8/8/2024
As leader of our PGCTHE programme, I keep an eye out for resources to help staff teach effectively. These include webinars, podcasts, online toolkits, publications and more. Topics include active learning, online/blended teaching, accessibility/inclusion, and effective learning design based on cognitive science. Below I’ve listed items that came to my attention in the past week. In the […]
What’s New in Blackboard Learn Ultra – August 2024
The August Blackboard Learn Ultra update includes enhancements to Ultra Documents, Forms, Release Conditions and Discussions. Enhancements to Blackboard Learn Ultra Documents The Blackboard Learn Ultra August update included enhancements to the creating and editing functionality of Blackboard Learn Ultra Documents. For those unfamiliar with Documents, they are an easy way to create content in […]