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Accessible and Inclusive Design: June 2014 Version
Justin Bradley . 24 Jun 2014 13:52
Justin Bradley . 24 Jun 2014 13:52
A version of the Accessible and Inclusive Design session, created using iSpring. The recording's length is 11 minutes 23 seconds but users can click through at their own speed.
Assignment Handler: Activity, Process and Ownership
Justin Bradley . 12 Dec 2012 09:33
Justin Bradley . 12 Dec 2012 09:33
Generic overview of esubmsissions through Assignment Handler within Blackboard.
Assignment Handler: Student Submission
Justin Bradley . 05 Nov 2012 16:20
Justin Bradley . 05 Nov 2012 16:20
The following screencast shows students how to submit assignments to Blackboard through Assignment Handler.
Baseline Use of the VLE
Justin Bradley . 17 Jun 2016 11:59
Justin Bradley . 17 Jun 2016 11:59
A guide to the baseline, course templates, consistency and the student experience.
Basic Optimisation Techniques - Optimising Images Using Microsoft Word
Justin Bradley . 05 Dec 2011 11:49
Justin Bradley . 05 Dec 2011 11:49
This quick guide shows you how to optimise images using Microsoft Word.
Basic Optimisation Techniques - Optimising Images Using PowerPoint (2013)
Justin Bradley . 05 Dec 2011 11:45
Justin Bradley . 05 Dec 2011 11:45
This quick guide shows you how to optimise images using Microsoft PowerPoint (2016).
Blackboard 9.1 - How to enhance your subject resources via the default menu
Justin Bradley . 10 Jun 2013 08:27
Justin Bradley . 10 Jun 2013 08:27
This guide will show you how to enhance your menu area within the default items already included. The two elements covered in this guide include linking the current Reading List item to your module reading list and linking the Subject Resources item to your subject page. All modules within Learning Edge should provide students with a link to their reading list and subject resources.
Blackboard 9.1 Global Navigation Settings - Recently Visited Courses
Justin Bradley . 11 Oct 2013 11:02
Justin Bradley . 11 Oct 2013 11:02
By default you may find that the Global Navigation course list doesn’t represent your recent activity. This guide shows how to set a cut-off date so that your most recent activity is listed correctly.
Blackboard Assignment - Creating a Blackboard Assignment Drop-box
Justin Bradley . 06 Nov 2012 15:24
Justin Bradley . 06 Nov 2012 15:24
Blackboard Assignment Tool - How to use e-submission & feedback tools
Justin Bradley . 28 Oct 2013 11:18
Justin Bradley . 28 Oct 2013 11:18
Guide on how to create an Assignment dropbox using the Blackboard assigment tool and managing the Grade Centre to release grades and feedback. Also inlcluded guidance on Smart View and Downloading Reports
Blackboard Collaborate: Introductory Slides and Email
Justin Bradley . 26 Feb 2015 15:18
Justin Bradley . 26 Feb 2015 15:18
Examples of introductory slides and email text that you can edit and send out to your students. The slides can be copied to the start of your own presentation slides.
Blackboard Content Data Size and Tools: Resource Management Skills for Staff
Justin Bradley . 08 May 2012 15:46
Justin Bradley . 08 May 2012 15:46
Resource management skills for large media files and content within Blackboard
Course Menu Web Links
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 15:01
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 15:01
Creating and editing these links in Blackboard
Course Preparation and Building: Staff Responsibilities
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 14:07
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 14:07
This document is intended to facilitate the effective implementation of the Learning Edge. The first few pages detail the roles and responsibilities of both faculty and central support staff with regard to course preparation and building. Subsequent pages are ‘Checklists’ for faculty staff in various roles and which are intended to support programme teams in their preparation for the new academic year.
Digital Practitioner Series – What’s New With Service Pack 8
Justin Bradley . 18 Sep 2012 10:21
Justin Bradley . 18 Sep 2012 10:21
Several times a year Blackboard release Service Packs to add functionality to, or fix bugs in, Blackboard.
The latest Service Pack that we have tested, Service Pack 8 (SP8), was applied in July and in this session we cover the changes that we think it is worth academic staff being aware of. Note that all these changes relate to the Web interface, rather than the Mobile App’s interface.
Discussion Board Netiquette: Guidelines for courteous and effective use
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 15:12
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 15:12
Guidelines for courteous and effective use of the Discussion Board to prevent misunderstandings and promote engaging and meaningful communications.
EHU Student eLearning Survey 2012/13: Highlights
Justin Bradley . 07 Jan 2016 08:14
Justin Bradley . 07 Jan 2016 08:14
This document provides a brief overview of the 5th EHU student eLearning Survey which closed on 25th January with 633 responses. It focuses on just two strands – experience of technical issues and ownership of devices.
In Their Own Words: Findings From the 6th EHU Student eLearning Survey
Justin Bradley . 07 Jan 2016 10:28
Justin Bradley . 07 Jan 2016 10:28
This year’s report is informed by the findings of the 2014/15 survey and identifies and examines trends and system performance where there are direct comparisons to past surveys. The intention is to improve the student experience through a better understanding of what makes a good experience of TEL, and more importantly, what does not. It also provides an indicator of the extent to which the institutional VLE, Learning Edge, is integral to the learning experience of Edge Hill students.
Joining Instructions: Mini Module
Justin Bradley . 10 Aug 2016 14:18
Justin Bradley . 10 Aug 2016 14:18
A screenshot guide to creating an account in Blackboard Learn for students enrolling on the Stepping Up mini Module.
LTD Hot desk advertising flyer
Justin Bradley . 16 Jun 2014 10:09
Justin Bradley . 16 Jun 2014 10:09
Come along to the LTD office to use our Hot Desk PCs - Dual screens - iSpring and Camtasia - Microphones and headphones - Loan laptop - Get ideas about how to make your online courses engaging, effective and enjoyable.
LTD0005: Blackboard Service Pack 8: An Overview
Justin Bradley . 18 Oct 2012 09:39
Justin Bradley . 18 Oct 2012 09:39
Overview of the changes in Service Pack 8. Copied from my session notes provided to attendees of the staff development sessions.
LTD1003: Learning Edge Admin Guide - Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Justin Bradley . 03 Jul 2012 10:39
Justin Bradley . 03 Jul 2012 10:39
Learning Edge Admin Guide for FAS
LTD1020: Batch Enrolling Participants in Blackboard Organisations
Justin Bradley . 27 Sep 2017 15:19
Justin Bradley . 27 Sep 2017 15:19
LTD3037: Turnitin: Basic Setup - Setting up a Paper Assignment
Justin Bradley . 11 Mar 2013 11:42
Justin Bradley . 11 Mar 2013 11:42
Setting up a basic assignment drop-box in Turnitin.
LTD3045: Preparing Your Blackboard Section for Reassessments
Justin Bradley . 10 Apr 2013 14:13
Justin Bradley . 10 Apr 2013 14:13
For the 2013-14 Academic Year. This is a 'how-to' guide written to support the document 'Reassessment/Deferred Assessment: Summer 2014 - Arts & Sciences and Education Candidates' written by Helen Smallbone from Academic Registry.
LTD3079: Recording a Welcome Video - Using Windows Live Movie Maker
Justin Bradley . 30 Jun 2015 14:57
Justin Bradley . 30 Jun 2015 14:57
A quick and easy way to make a recording as a welcome to your Blackboard section.
LTD3085: Recording a Welcome Video Using Panopto
Justin Bradley . 14 Apr 2016 14:03
Justin Bradley . 14 Apr 2016 14:03
A quick and easy way to make a recording as a welcome to your Blackboard section.
LTD4037: Student Guide to Using Blackboard Discussion Boards
Justin Bradley . 04 Feb 2014 10:48
Justin Bradley . 04 Feb 2014 10:48
Quick guide to using the Discussion Boards. Written for students who are new to the tool.
LTD5006: An Introduction to Clicker Systems: For Peer Instruction and Interaction
Justin Bradley . 26 Mar 2012 17:16
Justin Bradley . 26 Mar 2012 17:16
This document has been created to introduce you to:
- the variety of names used to refer to ‘Clicker’ systems
- a number of potential uses for the systems
- specific makes of system supported by Learning Technology Development, and which might be best for you
- the scholarly literature related to using Clickers and similar tools
LTD5030: Learning Edge System Requirements
Justin Bradley . 13 Feb 2014 12:40
Justin Bradley . 13 Feb 2014 12:40
What does my computer need, for me to use the Learning Edge online learning environment?
Learning Edge
Justin Bradley . 12 Jan 2012 15:42
Justin Bradley . 12 Jan 2012 15:42
This Quick Guide provides a brief overview of the teaching and learning technologies included under the umbrella of 'Learning Edge'.
Learning Edge Baseline/+/++
Justin Bradley . 18 Mar 2015 11:26
Justin Bradley . 18 Mar 2015 11:26
The Learning Edge Baseline is designed to clarify expectations for using the virtual learning environment (VLE), in order to enhance the student experience. All taught courses/modules have a VLE presence and the baseline framework offers a guide to the minimum standards/requirements, as well as suggestions for practices that go beyond the baseline (+/++).
You are invited to review the document in order to:
1. Use as a self-audit tool.
2. Ensure your practice meets the University baseline standards.
3. Consider where you can extend your practice.
Please contact your faculty Senior Solstice Fellow, or Learning Technologist for advice and guidance on implementing the baseline and enhancing your use of the VLE.
Timeline Notes:
v1 Draft - reviewed at L&TC (Autumn 2014)
v1 Draft - made available for feedback within faculties (Spring 2015)
v1 - adopted (Autumn 2015).
v2 Draft - made available for feedback within faculties (Spring 2017)
v2 Draft - reviewed by L&T strategic Leads, ISG & L&TC (Summer 2017)
v2 - adopted (Autumn 2017).
V3 - made available for feedback within faculties (Autumn 2017) - reviewed by SSF, TEL Steering, CLT (Spring 2018), due to be noted ISG & L&TC (Summer 2018) - adopted (April 2017).
Learning Edge SP12 Upgrade Staff Webinar
Justin Bradley . 18 Jul 2013 10:37
Justin Bradley . 18 Jul 2013 10:37
Slides for SP12 staff webinar
Learning Edge: 12 Steps to Building a course plus 5 key skills
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 14:26
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 14:26
The following document walks you through getting started with five essential skills and then building a course in Learning Edge/Blackboard 9.1 in 12 steps . It gives you a general overview of how to log in, add in tools, use the course menu and add files, links and more.
Learning Edge: Administration
Justin Bradley . 20 Feb 2012 16:18
Justin Bradley . 20 Feb 2012 16:18
Guides covering Roles and responsibilities related to Learning Edge Administration
Learning Edge: Assignment Handler
Justin Bradley . 01 Aug 2012 15:14
Justin Bradley . 01 Aug 2012 15:14
Guides to support the use of Assignment Handler (Edge Hill Assignment)
Learning Edge: Audit for Dyslexia Friendly VLE
Justin Bradley . 20 Mar 2012 11:00
Justin Bradley . 20 Mar 2012 11:00
A checklist to guide course development practices which consider approaches which are dyslexia friendly.
The resource is a collaborative production from the Dyslexia Programmes Team and Irfan Mulla,
Learning Technology Development.
Learning Edge: Blackboard Collaborate
Justin Bradley . 12 Jun 2013 13:36
Justin Bradley . 12 Jun 2013 13:36
Guides to support the use of Blackboard Collaborate (including Elluminate)
Learning Edge: Blackboard User Guide for PCE000124
Justin Bradley . 11 Feb 2013 14:55
Justin Bradley . 11 Feb 2013 14:55
An A-Z user guide specific to PCE000124 – PGCERT SPLD (DYSLEXIA)
The guide covers how to log in, how to access the links in the course menu, make best use of the discussion boards and much more.
Learning Edge: Blackboard User Guide for SENCo National Award
Justin Bradley . 20 Mar 2012 11:17
Justin Bradley . 20 Mar 2012 11:17
An A-Z user guide specific to SENCo National Award.
The guide covers how to log in, how to access the links in the course menu, make best use of the discussion boards and much more.
Learning Edge: Build and Teach
Justin Bradley . 10 Oct 2011 08:38
Justin Bradley . 10 Oct 2011 08:38
Guides to support staff in using Blackboard 9.1
Learning Edge: Campus Pack
Justin Bradley . 17 Dec 2012 15:53
Justin Bradley . 17 Dec 2012 15:53
Guides to support the use of Campus Pack
Learning Edge: Editing Your Course List Display
Justin Bradley . 23 Jan 2012 15:49
Justin Bradley . 23 Jan 2012 15:49
Blackboard 9.1, this Quick Guide explains how to edit your course list panel display. The guide is suitable for both staff and student views.
Learning Edge: Enabling Guest Access
Justin Bradley . 28 Oct 2011 14:26
Justin Bradley . 28 Oct 2011 14:26
This guide will explain how to set up your course to enable non-enrolled users to view areas of content and selected tools within your course without the need to log in.
Learning Edge: Enrolling Staff from within a Course
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 14:58
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 14:58
This quick guide demonstrates how to enrol other members of staff from within a course on Learning Edge.
Learning Edge: Getting Started (Students)
Justin Bradley . 04 Oct 2011 09:13
Justin Bradley . 04 Oct 2011 09:13
Accessing and starting to use Learning Edge Blackboard 9.1
Learning Edge: Getting Started (Students)
Justin Bradley . 14 Sep 2011 08:54
Justin Bradley . 14 Sep 2011 08:54
PLEASE REFER TO NEW LINK FOR UPDATED DOCUMENT
Learning Edge: Good Practice in Building and Teaching your Course
Justin Bradley . 01 Nov 2011 12:19
Justin Bradley . 01 Nov 2011 12:19
This document offers advice and good practice guidelines about simple, practical steps you can take to enhance the educational value of online resources and activities within Learning Edge to improve your students’ experience.
Learning Edge: Guides for Staff
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 13:17
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 13:17
Guides to support staff in using Blackboard 9.1
Learning Edge: Guides for Students
Justin Bradley . 04 Oct 2011 09:15
Justin Bradley . 04 Oct 2011 09:15
Guides to support students in using Blackboard 9.1
Learning Edge: Hiding a Turnitin Assignment Column
Justin Bradley . 16 Aug 2013 09:03
Justin Bradley . 16 Aug 2013 09:03
This quick guide explains how to hide a Grade Centre column for Turnitin Assignments, so that students cannot view their marks (until the setting is altered).
Learning Edge: Introduction
Justin Bradley . 20 Feb 2012 16:15
Justin Bradley . 20 Feb 2012 16:15
Guides to support staff in using Blackboard 9.1
Learning Edge: Modes of Engagement
Justin Bradley . 10 Jan 2013 12:45
Justin Bradley . 10 Jan 2013 12:45
Learning Edge offers a rich learning environment for students and with the University's policy of establishing a minimum presence for every programme it is now an essential teaching, learning and support resource. This document explains the three main modes of engagement with virtual learning environments in general and Learning Edge in particular. It offers a means of articulating the online component of courses/programmes.
Learning Edge: Policy & Practice in Managing the Course Lifecycle
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 12:46
Justin Bradley . 21 Oct 2011 12:46
This document sets out the policy, standardised practices when using the Learning Edge virtual environment.
Learning Edge: VLE Design Aesthetics - Some Ideas
Justin Bradley . 20 Mar 2012 11:06
Justin Bradley . 20 Mar 2012 11:06
A collection of course development examples to guide the creation and presentation of aesthetic course content.
The resource is a collaborative production from the SENCO Programmes Team and Irfan Mulla, Learning Technology Development.
Learning Edge: YouTube Mashup Tool
Justin Bradley . 11 Oct 2012 14:07
Justin Bradley . 11 Oct 2012 14:07
Staff quick guide focusing on the process of using the YouTube Mashup tool to add embedded videos into Blackboard.
Learning Technology Journals: A List
Justin Bradley . 28 Jun 2011 15:32
Justin Bradley . 28 Jun 2011 15:32
A list of Learning Technology related journals. Kept updated by the author.
Learning Technology: Staff Development
Justin Bradley . 20 Feb 2012 16:19
Justin Bradley . 20 Feb 2012 16:19
Support material for LTDs staff development sessions.
Make the Web Come to You
Justin Bradley . 28 Jun 2011 15:22
Justin Bradley . 28 Jun 2011 15:22
A link to the resource hosted externally. Video of the session from the Emerging Technologies series, along with notes related to some aspects of the session. This is a 1 hour session cut down to a 12 minute video, and is an introduction to using things such as feed readers, RSS feeds, and social networking sites to follow topics, people and conversations in which you are interested.
Make the Web Come to You
Justin Bradley . 28 Jun 2011 15:03
Justin Bradley . 28 Jun 2011 15:03
Video of the session from the Emerging Technologies series. This is a 1 hour session cut down to 12 minutes, and is an introduction to using things such as feed readers, RSS feeds, and social networking sites to follow topics, people and conversations in which you are interested.
Further notes are available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1H8JCBX_I-_-V5G7D10x0SJd8qI8YVAY68Fcb4uqMgMM/edit?hl=en_GB&authkey=COrvzI4I
Making a Course Available to Students
Justin Bradley . 10 Oct 2011 09:10
Justin Bradley . 10 Oct 2011 09:10
Blackboard guide on how to make your course available to students.
The 4th EHU Student eLearning Survey Headlines (2011/12)
Justin Bradley . 24 Feb 2012 14:01
Justin Bradley . 24 Feb 2012 14:01
The Student eLearning Survey was first introduced in 2008 as a means of exploring the learner perspective of technology-enhanced learning at Edge Hill University. Key trends identified over 4 years of surveys relate to growing ownership of mobile technologies and increased use of student-owned technologies in the University's WI-FI spaces. There has been increased adoption year on year of online submission and return of student assignments. The importance students place on online submission and return has also increased.
Trnascript_Full Grade Centre Average Attendance Record
Justin Bradley . 23 Mar 2017 13:06
Justin Bradley . 23 Mar 2017 13:06
Alternative method of accessing video content for the following title: Full Grade Centre Average Attendance Record - Youtube link: https://youtu.be/rB4qUqxSJ00
UX and the VLE – Meg Juss #BbTLC17
Justin Bradley . 23 Mar 2017 10:39
Justin Bradley . 23 Mar 2017 10:39
Conference Presentation. Case Study: Looking at the Usability of Learning Edge (Blackboard) Through Our Students’ Eyes
UniSkills: Turnitin - Student FAQs (Blackboard 9.1)
Justin Bradley . 28 Sep 2011 08:28
Justin Bradley . 28 Sep 2011 08:28
Answers to questions that you may have about Turnitin.
Using the Import Tool to Create and Populate Groups in a Blackboard Course
Justin Bradley . 05 Mar 2019 10:46
Justin Bradley . 05 Mar 2019 10:46
Setting up groups. Groups can be used with Qwickly, for submission dropbox management, to enable targeted communications or for teaching a learning group activity.