Information Services are offering bookable events and self-paced training materials to support learning and teaching for staff at Stirling. Making accessible module content in Canvas This session will introduce key concepts aimed at improving the learner experience like web accessibility, usability, and learner-centred design. We will also look at some of the most common accessibility issues […]
Category: Learning & Teaching
Microsoft Stream (Classic) – Act now to save your recordings!
Microsoft have announced that they are closing down classic Stream – their original video service that was part of Microsoft 365. A more modern Stream service is still available in 365 but is part of SharePoint. Ahead of the closing down of classic Stream, please read on to see our advice to staff on reviewing […]
Staff Digital Skills Training for Learning and Teaching
Information Services are offering bookable events and self-paced training materials to support learning and teaching for staff at Stirling. Quick Start to Teaching in the new Learning Spaces On campus, in C.A213. Getting started and understanding how to use the new kit. Date Time Sign up Wednesday 8th November 1pm Sign up here Wednesday 15th November […]
New courses and workshops from Academic Development (Autumn 2022).
Our Academic Development team are running a series of workshops and modules throughout November to support staff to enhance learning and teaching. These include the New to Teaching Week-Long Module for new staff as well as a variety of offerings for all staff in the following areas: To learn more and sign up, please visit […]
AM Explorer online primary sources
Following a trial earlier in the year, the Library now has a subscription to AM Explorer, which is a collection of primary source material published by Adam Matthew Digital. This is a huge resource, covering collections in many different subject areas. It is especially useful for History and English Literature, but may also be useful […]
Learning and Teaching Support for Spring 2022
Information Services are offering a series of bookable events to support learning and teaching in Spring 2022. Book a support assistant for the start of your class! IS have a number of IT Assistants aka Wizards available to help you get your class kicked off. If you feel it would be helpful to have a Wizard […]
AppsAnywhere and lab software
Last year we introduced AppsAnywhere – a new way for staff and students to access software applications (apps) on university and privately owned devices. What is AppsAnywhere? AppsAnywhere is the University of Stirling’s software streaming service. Software applications like SPSS – a popular statistics package, can be installed and used at work or at home, […]
ReadingLists for Autumn 2021
You can now create a new reading list or ‘roll over’ a previous list by clicking on the ‘Reading List’ option in your Autumn 2021 Canvas module. The reading list system allows you to add items from LibrarySearch, upload a PDF file, or download the ‘Cite it’ widget to your browser to add content from […]
Learning and Teaching Support and Development for Autumn 2021
Information Services are offering a bookable series of online and face-to-face events to support developments in learning and teaching in Autumn 2021. NEW!! Book a support assistant for the start of your class! IS have a number of IT Assistants aka Wizards available to help you get your class kicked off. If you feel it would […]