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...
Category: Inclusive Practice
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...
Creating accessible PDFs
By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) PDFs are a common format for sharing educational materials in higher education, valued for their consistency across devices....
Ensuring the accuracy of video captions
By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) From recorded lectures to module introductions and course materials, video content is an important part of the student...
Fixing accessibility issues in Microsoft Word documents
By Charlotte Gregory-Ellis, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) Microsoft Word is a core tool widely used across the University of Derby, for everything from lecture notes...
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,...
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...
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...