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Posted on 19 December 202419 December 2024 Digital Systems Generative AI Student Experience

Enhancing Student Engagement with Blackboard Ultra’s Generative AI Conversation Tool

By Chris Bell (Senior Learning Technologist) In partnership with our academic colleagues, members of the Digital Learning Team at the University of Derby are continually...

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Posted on 17 December 202427 January 2025 Digital Accessibility Inclusive Practice Student Experience

Fixing accessibility issues in PowerPoint documents

By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) PowerPoint presentations are a staple within our teaching materials, offering a dynamic way to deliver complex information. However,...

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Posted on 18 November 202411 December 2024 Digital Accessibility Inclusive Practice Student Experience

The importance of adding alt text to images

By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) One often overlooked yet crucial aspect of accessibility is the use of alternative text, or “alt text,” for...

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Posted on 19 June 202410 December 2024 Digital Systems LinkedIn Learning Media in Learning Student Experience

What are LinkedIn Learning Paths?

By Pubudu Gunawardhana, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) LinkedIn Learning consists of a vast library of expert-led courses designed to empower professionals across different sectors. One...

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Posted on 22 May 202410 December 2024 Digital Systems Inclusive Practice LinkedIn Learning Staff Development (DELTA)

Linked for success: Integrating LinkedIn Learning with your LinkedIn profile – a personal perspective

By Steve Cherry, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) In today’s fast-paced and competitive job market, staying ahead of the curve is crucial for career growth and...

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Posted on 23 April 202410 December 2024 Digital Systems LinkedIn Learning Media in Learning Student Experience

Enriching the student learning experience with LinkedIn Learning – a personal perspective

By Dr Francesco Ferraro (Lecturer in Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation) This blog post delves into the experiences of an educator who piloted LinkedIn Learning in various...

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Posted on 16 April 202410 December 2024 Digital Systems LinkedIn Learning Student Experience

Using LinkedIn Learning to Embed Pre-session Content into Blackboard Ultra

By Chris Bell, Senior Learning Technologist (Digital Practice) LinkedIn Learning is an excellent ‘standalone’ resource for all staff and students across the University; simply log-in,...

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Posted on 17 January 202410 December 2024 Digital Systems LinkedIn Learning Media in Learning Student Experience

Embedding LinkedIn Learning into Blackboard Ultra module curricula – a personal perspective 

By David Orton (MBA Director and Senior Lecturer in International Strategy and Management) In the Summer of 2023, as the module leader for a strategy...

Posted on 20 September 202320 September 2023 Media in Learning Student Experience

Substance Abuse Case Study

By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis (Learning Technologist, Curriculum Development) and Matt Gilooly (Learning Technology Media Advisor / Associate Lecturer in Media Production) Toni-Marie Benaton, former lecturer at...

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Posted on 10 August 202320 September 2023 Media in Learning Student Experience

Using video case studies to enhance teaching; a Policing example

By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis (Learning Technologist, Curriculum Development) Mark Flint-Freel, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, created a series of videos to form a larger case study for...

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