You Said Allow us to see our plagiarism score when we submit work. We Did It is possible to view your Turnitin Similarity Report prior to submitting your assignment. Almost every module in Canvas contains an assignment called Similarity Checking Space. Like all assignments, the Similarity Checking Space can be found in the Assignments section […]
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Teaching Bites: Digital Learning and Teaching
With digital technology featuring in many aspects of our learning and teaching, Academic Development (AD) and the Learning and Teaching Support Team in Information Services (IS) are delighted to announce a series of eight Teaching Bites dedicated to this theme. Learning Technologists from Information Services will talk attendees through the effective use of digital technology […]
You Said, We Did – Library and IT Training
You Said We would like more training in Library and IT services to help with our studies. We Did Essential Student Guide to Library and IT Services Rated as one of the F Team’s Top Tips, our Essential Student Guide to Library and IT services ran at the start of each semester in 2018. At […]
You Said, We Did – Wellbeing Space
You Said You wanted more comfortable areas and a place to go when stressed. We Did We created a dedicated space on the first floor of the Library where you can take a break away from your work in order to recharge and refresh. The area is equipped for mindfulness, quietly relaxing, or browsing the […]
WARNING SCAM EMAILS: DON’T GET CAUGHT
Further to our Information Security alert of last Thursday which was distributed by email to all staff and all students, as well as published in the Student Bulletin and on all IS channels, we are now seeing a resurgence of blue button emails amongst the student community. Since the initial attack last Thursday, we have […]
Safer Internet Day 2019
Safer Internet Day 2019 will be celebrated globally on Tuesday 5th February with the slogan: ‘Together for a better Internet’. Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees hundreds of organisations get involved and join a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. The day offers the […]
PowerPoint Presenter View
We have made a change to the set up in the teaching spaces. The change revolves around PowerPoint’s presenter view and ensuring that it works consistently in all teaching spaces. Presenter view allows you to view your speaker notes on the desktop screen while the students view the slides on the main screen. There are […]
Listen Again – New Feature
We are trailing a new feature to make lecture capture with Panopto and Canvas much easier. Look out for the ‘Listen Again’ icon with the Panopto logo on the desktop on PCs in teaching spaces. Double click on the Listen Again icon on the desktop. Once started, simply select which Canvas module you wish to […]
Canvas Module Opening Dates for Spring 2019!
Your Spring modules will be available in Canvas from Monday 7th January 2019. Don’t panic if you don’t see all of your modules immediately on the 7th. Some lecturers may change the opening dates of their modules. You can check your ‘future enrolments’ in Canvas by going to Modules > All Modules. There you will […]
Book Week Scotland 2018
Scotland’s week-long book party is all set to explode into life across the country, from 19-25 November. Place yourself at the heart of the celebrations with our quick guide to Book Week Scotland. Book Week Scotland 2018 Events There are events taking place in every corner of Scotland. Find a Book Week Scotland event near […]