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Turnitin Online Training via LearnUpon

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NEW! Turnitin training is now available to all staff on LearnUpon.

While we are in lockdown, it isn\’t possible to deliver our normal training workshops to staff. At other times, staff may need training on Turnitin, but are not able to attend workshops in person due to geography or other commitments.

We have just completed an online training pack on how to use Turnitin for assessment and this is available from the HR learning platform LearnUpon.

To access this training go to the Staff Homepage and click on the LearnUpon logo.

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On your dashboard you should see the Turnitin Training course (you may need to scroll down if you have several courses).

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Simply click Start to begin training and work through the screens. Training can be paused and restarted, and revisited as required.

If you have any questions, please email tel@worc.ac.uk.

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Upcoming Workshops

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Need to sharpen your skills on Blackboard? Maybe you would like to explore the advantages of marking in Turnitin or using Collaborate to facilitate remote learning? Or perhaps you would like to explore the functions of the Retention Centre to monitor student engagement and identify those who may be struggling.

The Technology Enhanced Learning Unit is running a series of workshops to help get you up and running. There will also be a session covering Vevox, the University\’s new polling software. The courses on offer are:

  • Vevox – find out how to use the university\’s new in-lecture polling system – 04/02/2020, EE1022
  • Camtasia – learn how to create your own video resources – 17/02/2020, EEG023, 10:15-11:45
  • Running an Online Session in Collaborate – explore remote learning using the Collaborate Virtual Classroom – 18/02/2020, online class, 10:00-11:15
  • Setting up and Using Turnitin – find out how to use Turnitin for online assessment and marking – 03/03/2020, EEG031, 10:30-12:00
  • Using Quizzes, Tests and Surveys in Blackboard – learn how to utilise Blackboard\’s extensive range of testing tools – 04/03/2020, EEG023, 09:45-11:15
  • Turnitin Peer Assessment – discover the pedagogical advantages of having students review the work of their peers – 18/03/2020, EEG031, 10:00-12:15
  • Designing Accessible Courses – find out how to ensure that your online content is accessible to all students – 25/03/2020, EEG031, 14:00-16:15
  • Tracking Student Engagement in Blackboard – use the retention centre to track how well your students are engaging and to identify problems before they arise – 23/03/2020, EEG023, 14:15-15:45
  • Advanced Turnitin – learn how to use rubrics and quick marks within Turnitin (you will need to be familiar with the basics of Turnitin beforehand) – 06/04/2020, EE1022 09:45-11:15

Please book places via the Staff Development Workshops page.

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Bespoke Training

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At the Technology Enhanced Learning unit we run a range of training workshops for academic staff. However, we understand that sometimes you might like to attend but can\’t make the particular time on offer. Sometimes you might need some training on an area not covered in our workshops.

If either of these apply to you, you are welcome to request one-to-one or small group training from one of our Academic Learning Technologists. This can cover topics from our workshops, or be tailored to your individual requirements. We also can arrange team-based workshops by request.

Systems that we support:

  • Blackboard
  • Turnitin
  • Pebblepad
  • Camtasia
  • Collaborate Virtual Classroom
  • Medial for video assessment

Topics that we can cover:

  • Learning design
  • Mobile and blended learning
  • Online assessment
  • Online accessibility

If you are interested, please email TEL@worc.ac.uk with details of your training needs and we will get back to you.

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Autumn Workshops

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The Technology Enhanced Learning Unit will be running a series of workshops throughout the Autumn and into the new year to help staff hone their TEL skills.

As well as many of the old favourites, there will be new courses on offer covering advanced Turnitin functions for more confident users, and using Turnitin for student peer assessment.

The full course details are:

  • Camtasia – 06/11/2019, 14:00 – 15:45, EEG031 PC. Tutor: Pete Thornton
  • Blackboard made simple – 08/11/2019, 09:45 – 11:15, EE1022 PC. Tutor: Pete Thornton
  • Using quizzes, tests and surveys in Blackboard – 13/11/2019, 14:15 – 15:45, EE1022 PC. Tutor: Pete Thornton
  • Designing Accessible Blackboard Courses – 22/11/2019, 10:00 – 12:15, EEG031 PC. Tutor: Dave Wager
  • Setting up and Using Turnitin Online Assignments – 28/11/2019, 14:00 – 15:30, EEG031 PC. Tutor: Nisha Sharif
  • Running an Online Session in Collaborate – 05/12/2019, 10:30 – 11:45, online session. Tutor: Nisha Sharif
  • Using Blackboard for Blended and Mobile Learning – 06/12/2019, 10:00 – 12:00, EE2010. Tutor: Libby Symonds
  • Advanced Turnitin – 12/12/2019, 10:45 – 12:15, EEG031 PC. Tutor: Libby Symonds
  • Peer Mark for Turnitin – 10/01/2020, 10:00 – 12:15, EE1022. Tutor: Dave Wager

Please book places via the Staff Development Workshops page.

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Join the TEL Ideas Exchange

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The TEL Ideas Exchange group brings together colleagues from all schools with an interest in technology enhanced learning to promote and disseminate best practice. After a very successful initial launch by invitation in May, we are are now extending the opportunity to all academic colleagues to participate in the group.

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There is another meeting coming up in November. If you are interested in taking part, please email TEL@worc.ac.uk and we will provide full details.

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Summer Workshops

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The Technology Enhanced Learning Unit will be running a series of workshops over the summer period.

Courses covered will be a mixture of our most popular regular courses, as well as some exciting new offerings, including making Blackboard more accessible, incorporating blended learning into your delivery, and an introduction to Medial, the University\’s new tool for video assessment.

Courses on offer are:

  • 04/07/2019 – Using Quizzes, Tests and Surveys in Blackboard – 14:15-16:00 EE1101
  • 11/07/2019 – Running an Online Session in Collaborate – 10:30-12:00 Virtual Classroom (link will be emailed)
  • 16/07/2019 – Using Blackboard for Blended and Mobile Learning – 09:45-11:30 EE2011
  • 16/07/2019 – Medial Video Assessment – 13:00-14:00 EEG031
  • 19/07/2019 – Blackboard Made Simple – 09:30-11:15 EEG023 (PC)
  • 19/07/2019 – Designing Accessible Courses – 10:00-12:00 EEG031
  • 23/07/2019 – Setting Up and Using Turnitin Online Assignments – 10:30-12:00 EEG031 (PC)
  • 24/07/2019 – Camtasia – 09:30-11:15 EEG031 (PC)

We will also be running sessions for ASU staff as an introduction to Blackboard and Turnitin. These sessions will give staff an overview of how the systems work and how to resolve simple issues. Workshops will be arranged directly with ASU teams.

For more information and to sign up, visit the Staff Development page.

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VLE MOT

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Do your Blackboard pages need a once-over? Does your knowledge of Turnitin need fine-tuning?

On Friday 3rd May, members of the Technology Enhanced Learning Unit, along with colleagues from Library Services, will be in St John\’s main reception ready to take queries from staff about any aspect of the VLE and online resource lists.

Maybe you are having difficulties with one particular element, or would like more general advice on how to get the most out of Blackboard and online resource lists. Maybe you are interested in exploring remote learning with Collaborate, or are considering adding portfolio assessment to your course and would like to talk about PebblePad. You may want to discuss changes to electronic assessments, or maybe you would just like us to check your Blackboard pages to make sure that you are using the functionality optimally.

Whatever you would like to talk about, everyone is welcome. We will be in reception from 9:30am until 17:00, so come along and see us!

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Blackboard Collaborate Workshop

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Running an Online Session in Collaborate – 3rd April 2019, 13:45 – 15:00

Blackboard Collaborate is an online virtual classroom and meeting space which allows users to connect via audio, see each other via webcams, use a chat tool, collaborate on documents and view presentations as well as other features. Available as a plugin on all Blackboard modules, Collaborate is invaluable for engaging with students who are unable to come onto campus due to other commitments or travel problems. Some courses have used collaborate to increase student engagement by allowing students to engage remotely if they wish. Other applications include:

  • Tutorials
  • Delivering lectures on snow days
  • Facilitating guest speakers

The best way to get to know a new tool is by using it, so this session will be delivered online using the Collaborate virtual classroom. Guidance on best practice will be discussed and participants will be able to experience the interactive features this tool has to offer. There will also be a chance for discussion and questions.

If you are interested in attending either of these sessions, you can sign up via the Staff Development Workshops Page.

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Supporting Student Retention in Blackboard

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13th March, 13:15-15:45

We all know that student recruitment is a top priority for all universities, and the University of Worcester is no different. Nationally we face many challenges, with an historic low in the number of 18 year olds to draw our numbers from, and doubts over Brexit potentially having a negative effect on the number of international students studying in the UK.

The flip side of this story is student retention, which is every bit as important as recruitment. How can we keep students engaged and make sure that they aren\’t struggling with life at university?

Student engagement and progression is key to their success, and the retention centre and performance dashboard are tools in Blackboard which can help you monitor your students\’ activity within your Blackboard. Our handy 90-minute workshop will look at setting up rules for reporting lack of engagement and/or achievement and discuss strategies for re-engaging students and promoting active learning.

If you are interested in attending this session, you can sign up via the Staff Development Workshops Page.

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Using Quizzes, Tests and Surveys in Blackboard

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20th February 2019, 13:45 – 15:15

Did you know that Blackboard has a number of useful tools for conducting surveys and questionnaires? We will be running a handy 90 minute workshop to introduce you to the many ways that this can benefit your teaching.

 There are 17 different question types ranging from multiple choice to hot-spots to calculated questions in Blackboard. These can be included in formative, summative or anonymous tests and surveys to gain student feedback, guage understanding and ultimately, assess student performance.

This workshop will cover the set-up of a test canvas and the various options that entails together with a closer look at all the question types and how these might be used. Participants will be engaged both as students to experience the student view, and also as tutors setting up and marking their own quizzes to gain an all-round appreciation of the online assessment function.

Book your place via the staff development pages.

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