You Said I don’t know where to get help We Did We love to help you! There are a number of places in the library that you can get help or ask us a question; Library reception (the desk at the Library entrance)Library reception staff can help you with accessing the library building, they can […]
Category: Canvas
You Said, We Did – Turnitin
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Students – we want to hear from you! Tell us what you think about Digital Technology at the University and have a chance of winning an Amazon voucher…
For the third year in a row, we are participating in the JISC Digital Experience Insights survey (previously ‘Tracker’). We use this survey to find out how you are using digital technology at the University and what we can do to improve our services and support. For example, after you told us in last year’s […]
Learn How to use Canvas for Students
Learn How to use Canvas for students is a new 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 Learning Content Module Information Listen Again University Resources Group Work […]
Digiforum – Online and distance curriculum design for diverse learners
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 […]
#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 […]