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VLE Briefing Session: Blackboard Learn Ultra

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In recent weeks, members of the Technology Enhanced Learning Unit have been actively visiting departments to conduct briefing sessions on the new system and the transition to Blackboard Learn Ultra. Alongside these, the TEL Unit have also organised several online sessions open to all staff members. These sessions have focused on introducing the new system, highlighting its features and functionalities, and offering updates on the practicalities of transitioning to the new system.

If you were unable to attend any of these briefing sessions, you can quickly catch up by watching a recording of one of the sessions provided here. This page also provides a visual overview of the timescale and milestones included in the move to Ultra.

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The VLE Roadshow: A Sneak Peek at our Future VLE

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Last Thursday, the Technology-Enhanced Learning (TEL) Unit hosted an exciting and informal drop-in event at St John’s reception. The event aimed to showcase the new Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), Learn Ultra, and the area buzzed with excitement as staff gathered to see the new VLE in action!

The event spanned three hours, during which the TEL team welcomed numerous staff members who stopped by to say hello, engaged in casual conversations, and sought answers to their burning questions about the upcoming changes. It was great to witness the genuine interest and eagerness among the staff to learn more about the new VLE.

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The Roadshow was an opportunity for staff to connect with the TEL team, who were able to provide insights into the exciting features of the VLE. Attendees were encouraged to ask questions, enquire about training programmes, and delve into the specifics of how the new VLE will enhance their teaching and learning experiences.

The VLE Roadshow turned out to be a resounding success, with positive feedback from the staff who attended. Two more roadshows are planned for the coming weeks. This ensures that anyone who missed the chance to attend last week’s event, will have another opportunity to explore the new VLE.

Details of the next two VLE Roadshows:

Thursday 29th February 11am – 2pm, St John’s Campus, Reception.

Thursday 14th March 11am – 2pm, City Campus, Reception.

These are informal drop-in sessions, pop by at any point!

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New TEL Website Launch

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We’re incredibly excited to announce that we’ve got a shiny new website!
We’ve given our pages a complete overhaul and we hope you’ll agree it looks much smarter.

Take a look at our promo video below to find out about the changes:

You’ll notice we’ve reorganised some of the pages and support information so that it’s easier for you to find all of the TEL related help and advice you need.

We hope you like the changes and find the site much easier to navigate and locate what you’re looking for.

Please remember to update any links in your course information and learning resources with our new pages.

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