From Student to Digital Learning Assistant: A Behind-the-Scenes Perspective
By Klaudia Lukaszewska – Digital Learning Assistant From student to supporting digital learning When I joined the University of Derby in 2020 to study BSc...
Small Fixes, Big Difference: Making Your STEM Module More Accessible with Ally
By Pubudu Gunawardhana, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) Why STEM content deserves a closer look STEM teaching is rich with visual and technical content — diagrams...
Supporting Engaging Learning Experiences in Blackboard
By Annick F. – Learning Technologist How can we encourage more student engagement? It’s a question many of us ask when teaching in Blackboard. Even...
Driving Collaboration and Engagement with Blackboard and Microsoft Teams
By Annick F, Learning Technologist, (Digital Learning Systems) In this post, we explore how Oliver Godsmark, Senior Lecturer in History, uses Blackboard and Microsoft Teams...
Using Padlet to foster inclusive, responsive, and engaging learning environments.
By Greg Sutton (Learning Technology Support Officer) Padlet has been part of the University of Derby’s digital toolkit for seven years, supporting a wide range...
Getting Your Module Ready for the New Academic Year
By Jun Qi Tee (Learning Technologist) As we enjoy the summer, it is time for us to look ahead – preparing our courses for the...
Stepping into the AI Arena: Developing Skills in Handling Difficult Conversations
By Keith Taynton (Learning Technology Support Officer) We hear a lot about Artificial Intelligence transforming higher education, but what does that actually look like on...
From AI Sceptic to Super User: Discovering Unexpected Allies in Artificial Intelligence for Academic Life
By Keith Taynton (Learning Technology Support Officer) In the ever-changing world of the Higher Education sector, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic fantasy;...
From “Duh” to Deep Dive: Ian Baker and the Human Side of AI in Psychology Education
By Keith Taynton (Learning Technology Support Officer) Ian Baker, a psychology academic at the University of Derby, isn’t afraid to admit he’s navigating the AI...
Enhancing Learning Through AI Tools in Blackboard Ultra: A Case Study with Leonard Cseh
By Keith Taynton (Learning Technology Support Officer) In Higher Education, the rapid emergence of new technologies presents exciting opportunities but it can also create some...