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— This post was written by Elizabeth Seymour — I have recently been experimenting with xAPI (also known as the TinCan API), which is a new way to track experiences through eLearning. xAPI can track many things (see the full list of “verbs” here) in the pattern of someone – did something – to something. […]
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What we did before PebblePad The first assessment we fully implemented with PebblePad was Portfolio Analysis. An assessment which is completed each year at PSMD. Before this assessment was set up in PebblePad, it was completed and marked the traditional, non-technical way using pen and paper. Whilst this was ok. The move to an ePortfolio […]
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The second meeting of this special interest group took place on the 7th of October. A few new faces were welcomed, and discussions continued around how the group’s online presence on the DLE might be best utilised. There was also a brief demonstration of Conditional Release within Moodle, and the pros and cons of this. Other topics that arose in discussion […]
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What is Turnitin? Turnitin is a suite of tools which includes the Originality Checking tool. Though there are more functions within the suite of tools, the originality checking element is most often referred to as Turnitin. At Plymouth University, the use of Turnitin with students as an aid to skills development in academic writing has […]
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TurningPoint software has been updated across the University to make it compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint 2016. The new upgrade requires users to log in to the software before using it. Academic Support, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) has acquired 2 licenses which will be loaned out with our physical handsets and we will make our current […]
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With the recent upgrade to Moodle, there is now a set of new features and activities available to use within your Moodle courses. Here is a quick overview of the new tools. More question types The Quiz activity now has more question types (e.g. Select missing words, Drag and drop into text, etc) offering greater […]
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On the 5th of September all remaining staff and students will be moved to the new version of PebblePad – PebblePad 5. It is anticipated that the work should be complete before 09:00 BST. PebblePad is the University’s web-based ePortfolio and personal learning system. It’s available free to all staff and students for life and […]
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Panagiotis Tziogkidis, Lecturer in Economics, Plymouth Graduate School of Management & Plymouth Business School (Faculty of Business) answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? When I was a student, the use of a projector was extremely rare. And even more rare was the distribution of lecture material […]
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Gary Strong, Lecturer in Paramedic Practice in the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? Learning to create PowerPoint presentations in the early 2000s. Which digital technology do you use most in your teaching/work practice, and why? PowerPoint, Moodle. Convenience as much […]
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Rob Garraghan, Employability Assistant within the Employability Service answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? Module assessment forms being processed electronically. Which digital technology do you use most in your teaching/work practice, and why? Digital Learning Environment. A system was implemented to reduce administration within the department, […]
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A personal response system is a system of hardware and software that captures answers to questions in proprietary presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint. The hardware is a handheld transmitter that sends and receives data via a wireless infra-red signal (much like a TV remote control handset). The system allows the presenter to ask the […]
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The call for papers, workshops and posters is now open. The conference will focus on sharing best practice in digital learning and involve delegates in future decision making, especially in a time of limited resources. This event will enable key stakeholders to discuss digital learning, horizon scan and learn and share best practice that will […]
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There has been a fair amount of research done since the late 1990s around formative assessment and it has become apparent that the use of formative assessment enhances students’ learning experience (Nicol, 2009) whilst also making a significant contribution to the improvement of retention rates (Yorke, 2005. Yorke & Longden, 2004. Tinto, 1993). Using formative assessment can […]
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PebblePocket is an app powered by PebblePad that lets you quickly create assets on the go. It allows you to edit and save mobile assets on your device and send them to your Pebble+ asset store. It is available for both Apple and Android devices. For more information, access the PebblePocket Moodle page or Staff […]
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Which tool should I use? Before deciding on whether to use Storyline or Lectora please read through this short document on the comparisons between the two. There is no outright winner between the two, platform has different strengths and weaknesses and choosing the best software really depends on your specific needs and technical capabilities. I’ve […]
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Over the summer PebblePad has had minor changes to make your experience easier and more intuitive. When you login to PebblePad you’ll now be greeted with a dashboard that lets you see: what you need to know; what you need to do; what you last worked on and some useful quick links. Pebble+, the place […]
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— This post was written by Elizabeth Seymour — How Object Oriented Programming (OOP) works Object Oriented Programming is a design philosophy or “paradigm” which is organized around reusable chunks of code called “objects” rather than a procedural list of instructions to be completed. OOP has four main concepts: Encapsulation – hiding data implementation by […]
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Xerte Online Toolkits enable users to easily create accessible, interactive, and engaging e-learning resources, with no programming knowledge required. ASTI has been successfully providing this service to users across the University for a number of years. It has been our aim to widen the user-base of this service and integrate it with other University systems and […]
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During the last academic year there have been a significant number of successful assessments submitted and marked electronically using the Moodle assignment tool. As a result of staff and student feedback there have been some changes made to both the technology and recommended practice in order to streamline and enhance the eSubmission processes in Moodle. This has […]
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Importing and repurposing your Moodle course content for the next academic year If you want to repurpose course material from last year’s courses, it is possible to import some or all of the content to your new 2015/16 courses. For guidance on how to do this, please access the importing content from another moodle course guidance sheet. […]
Category: TEL Tools & Software
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Referral Tracking in xAPI
— This post was written by Elizabeth Seymour — I have recently been experimenting with xAPI (also known as the TinCan API), which is a new way to track experiences through eLearning. xAPI can track many things (see the full list of “verbs” here) in the pattern of someone – did something – to something. […]
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PebblePad: How we are using it as an ePortfolio solution at PSMD
What we did before PebblePad The first assessment we fully implemented with PebblePad was Portfolio Analysis. An assessment which is completed each year at PSMD. Before this assessment was set up in PebblePad, it was completed and marked the traditional, non-technical way using pen and paper. Whilst this was ok. The move to an ePortfolio […]
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Distance and blended learning special interest group – update
The second meeting of this special interest group took place on the 7th of October. A few new faces were welcomed, and discussions continued around how the group’s online presence on the DLE might be best utilised. There was also a brief demonstration of Conditional Release within Moodle, and the pros and cons of this. Other topics that arose in discussion […]
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Turnitin
What is Turnitin? Turnitin is a suite of tools which includes the Originality Checking tool. Though there are more functions within the suite of tools, the originality checking element is most often referred to as Turnitin. At Plymouth University, the use of Turnitin with students as an aid to skills development in academic writing has […]
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TurningPoint software update
TurningPoint software has been updated across the University to make it compatible with Microsoft PowerPoint 2016. The new upgrade requires users to log in to the software before using it. Academic Support, Technology & Innovation (ASTI) has acquired 2 licenses which will be loaned out with our physical handsets and we will make our current […]
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New features and activities in Moodle
With the recent upgrade to Moodle, there is now a set of new features and activities available to use within your Moodle courses. Here is a quick overview of the new tools. More question types The Quiz activity now has more question types (e.g. Select missing words, Drag and drop into text, etc) offering greater […]
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PebblePad Upgrade – 5th September
On the 5th of September all remaining staff and students will be moved to the new version of PebblePad – PebblePad 5. It is anticipated that the work should be complete before 09:00 BST. PebblePad is the University’s web-based ePortfolio and personal learning system. It’s available free to all staff and students for life and […]
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Talking TEL with Panagiotis Tziogkidis
Panagiotis Tziogkidis, Lecturer in Economics, Plymouth Graduate School of Management & Plymouth Business School (Faculty of Business) answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? When I was a student, the use of a projector was extremely rare. And even more rare was the distribution of lecture material […]
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Talking TEL with Gary Strong
Gary Strong, Lecturer in Paramedic Practice in the Faculty of Health and Human Sciences, answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? Learning to create PowerPoint presentations in the early 2000s. Which digital technology do you use most in your teaching/work practice, and why? PowerPoint, Moodle. Convenience as much […]
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Talking TEL with Rob Garraghan
Rob Garraghan, Employability Assistant within the Employability Service answers our TEL themed questions: What is your earliest memory of digital technology in the classroom? Module assessment forms being processed electronically. Which digital technology do you use most in your teaching/work practice, and why? Digital Learning Environment. A system was implemented to reduce administration within the department, […]
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Personal response systems
A personal response system is a system of hardware and software that captures answers to questions in proprietary presentation software, such as Microsoft PowerPoint. The hardware is a handheld transmitter that sends and receives data via a wireless infra-red signal (much like a TV remote control handset). The system allows the presenter to ask the […]
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Digital Learning: Technology, Practice and Policy Conference (29 June 2016)
The call for papers, workshops and posters is now open. The conference will focus on sharing best practice in digital learning and involve delegates in future decision making, especially in a time of limited resources. This event will enable key stakeholders to discuss digital learning, horizon scan and learn and share best practice that will […]
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Online quizzes and formative assessment
There has been a fair amount of research done since the late 1990s around formative assessment and it has become apparent that the use of formative assessment enhances students’ learning experience (Nicol, 2009) whilst also making a significant contribution to the improvement of retention rates (Yorke, 2005. Yorke & Longden, 2004. Tinto, 1993). Using formative assessment can […]
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PebblePocket app
PebblePocket is an app powered by PebblePad that lets you quickly create assets on the go. It allows you to edit and save mobile assets on your device and send them to your Pebble+ asset store. It is available for both Apple and Android devices. For more information, access the PebblePocket Moodle page or Staff […]
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Which Tool?
Which tool should I use? Before deciding on whether to use Storyline or Lectora please read through this short document on the comparisons between the two. There is no outright winner between the two, platform has different strengths and weaknesses and choosing the best software really depends on your specific needs and technical capabilities. I’ve […]
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Your new look PebblePad
Over the summer PebblePad has had minor changes to make your experience easier and more intuitive. When you login to PebblePad you’ll now be greeted with a dashboard that lets you see: what you need to know; what you need to do; what you last worked on and some useful quick links. Pebble+, the place […]
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The Advantages for Object Oriented Programming for eLearning
— This post was written by Elizabeth Seymour — How Object Oriented Programming (OOP) works Object Oriented Programming is a design philosophy or “paradigm” which is organized around reusable chunks of code called “objects” rather than a procedural list of instructions to be completed. OOP has four main concepts: Encapsulation – hiding data implementation by […]
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Xerte Online Toolkits – moving forward
Xerte Online Toolkits enable users to easily create accessible, interactive, and engaging e-learning resources, with no programming knowledge required. ASTI has been successfully providing this service to users across the University for a number of years. It has been our aim to widen the user-base of this service and integrate it with other University systems and […]
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eSubmission refresher sessions
During the last academic year there have been a significant number of successful assessments submitted and marked electronically using the Moodle assignment tool. As a result of staff and student feedback there have been some changes made to both the technology and recommended practice in order to streamline and enhance the eSubmission processes in Moodle. This has […]
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Preparing your courses for the new academic year
Importing and repurposing your Moodle course content for the next academic year If you want to repurpose course material from last year’s courses, it is possible to import some or all of the content to your new 2015/16 courses. For guidance on how to do this, please access the importing content from another moodle course guidance sheet. […]