What’s new in Padlet
By Greg Sutton (Learning Technology Support Officer) For years Padlet as a product was quite static but since the beginning of 2023 Padlet has been...
Category: Digital Systems
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Fostering a sense of belonging in students through the VLE
By Dr Pubudu Gunawardhana (Learning Technologist, Curriculum Development) Starting a new position as a learning technologist at the University of Derby provided me with an...
Examples of Practice: Creating an active and applied learning experience with online asynchronous activities.
By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis (Learning Technologist, Curriculum Development) As an institution we are committed to using a regular mix of synchronous and asynchronous activities with students....