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...
Category: Student Experience
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 “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...
Unleashing Creativity in the Classroom: Using Media to Enhance Teaching and Learning
By Matt Gilooly (Learning Technology Media Advisor) The landscape of Higher Education is constantly evolving, demanding innovative approaches to engage students and foster deeper understanding....
Unlocking Engagement: How AI Tools in Blackboard Ultra are Transforming Learning for Trevor Cotterill and His Students
By Keith Taynton (Learning Technology Support Officer) The shift to Blackboard Ultra VLE, far from being just a platform migration, has become a catalyst for...
Organise student learning with LinkedIn Learning Collections
By Pubudu Gunawardhana, Learning Technologist (Curriculum Development) In today’s fast-paced world, staying organised is key to effective learning. One tool that academic staff and students...
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...
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....