Wed 24 October, 9.30am to 11.30am, Cottrell 2A13 (Drinks and pastries will be provided) Staff are invited to attend a Digiforum event, arranged by Academic Development and Information Services, on online and distance curriculum design for diverse learners. Designing and delivering content online creates a series of challenges for the educator. Open for discussion at the forum […]
Category: Canvas
#StirCyberSec 2018 – Week 2 – Expand your digital skills
Welcome to week 2 of our #stircybersec campaign. This week we’re concentrating on Digital Skills. The fast pace of technological change and the change in digital technologies in all aspects of study, work and life places new demands on everyone. It’s important for students and staff to be able to learn and work in this […]
Introduction to Canvas
We are running two Introduction to Canvas sessions for staff (broadly aimed at new staff who have not engaged with the system before): Thursday, 30th August – 11am till 12.30pm – Library Training Room B (4th Floor, Library) Tuesday, 4th September – 10am till 11.30am – Library Training Room B (4th Floor, Library) To book […]
Listen Again is changing – training in the new system
From Autumn semester 2018 we are replacing the software behind the Listen Again lecture recording service with a new video platform, Panopto. We have arranged open training sessions on how to record and publish lectures as follows: • Friday 24th August, 10-11am – Cottrell B3 • Wednesday 29th August, 2-3pm, Cottrell B3 • Friday 31st […]
Listen Again is changing – introducing Panopto!
From Autumn semester 2018 we will be replacing the software behind the Listen Again service with a new video platform, Panopto. Panopto are the UK market leader in lecture recording and video management in HE and the change represents a transformation in our ability to use video to support teaching and learning: Lecture recording closely […]
Learn How to Use Canvas – New Canvas Module for Staff
Learn How to use Canvas is a new Canvas module that will enable you to orientate yourself with Canvas and to learn how to use some of the many features and tools Canvas has to offer. The new module covers: Getting Started with Canvas Getting your Module Ready for Semester Module Management Content Assessments Groups […]
It’s the Final Countdown for Succeed
On the 30th June 2018, our licence for Succeed will expire and access to Succeed will be withdrawn. Staff If you would like to reuse any materials in Succeed, please copy the materials before the end of June. Instructions for copying materials are available here: https://stir.box.com/v/exporting-files-succeed-canvas Students Please download any assignments/feedback you wish to keep […]
Tell us what you like/dislike about Canvas?
We’d love to know what you think of Canvas. If you have thoughts on Canvas, write them on the Library graffiti wall on level 3 of the main stairwell. You might want to consider: How easy/difficult was it for you to learn and use Canvas? What would be helpful for students who are using Canvas for […]
Lynda.com (online training in software & skills)
The University has a subscription to Lynda.com This is accessible from the Portal for both staff and students. To access Lynda.com click on the link or click on the image. We have also created a Lynda page which has tailored playlists for Stirling students, Teaching staff, Researchers and staff. You can either click on […]
Spring semester modules open in Canvas on Monday 8th January
Spring semester modules open in Canvas on Monday 8th January. Don’t panic if you don’t see all of your modules immediately on the 8th. 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 see modules that […]