Author Archives: simonwarwickshu

What is Google Sites?

Posted on October 31, 2013 by simonwarwickshu

What is Google Sites?. via What is Google Sites?.

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New blackboard features and upgrade

Posted on July 23, 2013 by simonwarwickshu

This is a reminder about the Blackboard upgrade taking place this weekend. We expect the upgrade to start at 6pm on Friday 26th and be completed in less than 24 hours. However Blackboard should be considered at risk on Sunday … Continue reading →

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Artificial intelligence for all

Posted on July 10, 2013 by simonwarwickshu

Check out Professor Adrian Hopgood’s Professorial Lecture on Artificial Intelligence for All This was recorded in 2012

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SBS TEL Supported Sessions – Summer 2013

Posted on July 5, 2013 by simonwarwickshu

Blackboard Support – setting your site up for 2013/4, including new features Monday 5th August – 10am Monday 5th August – 2pm Tuesday 6th August – 2pm Wednesday 7th August – 10am Grade Centre – supported time to set it … Continue reading →

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2013 / 14 Blackboard Rollover is complete – what do I need to do?

Posted on June 25, 2013 by simonwarwickshu

The process of automatically copying Blackboard sites for the 2013/14 academic year is now complete, and you will be able to access your new sites and start preparing them. Staff enrolments will be carried across to the new sites. You … Continue reading →

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Using Blackboard to deliver a virtual classroom session

Posted on June 18, 2013 by simonwarwickshu

Blackboard Collaborate provides staff with a modern, powerful tool to facilitate synchronous (at the same time) learning activities. Its features include sharing audio, webcam video, presentations in a white board, and a chat window which includes a polling feature. It … Continue reading →

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Blackboard access for external examiners

Posted on May 23, 2013 by simonwarwickshu

Through the Administration Undertaken by Academics project (part of the Academic Working Practices programme), some academic staff said they would like their external examiner be able to access their Blackboard site.  For many years it has been possible to request an … Continue reading →

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Introducing Resource Lists Online

Posted on May 21, 2013 by simonwarwickshu

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Workshops to contribute to the development of a framework to enhance teaching through technology

Posted on May 21, 2013 by simonwarwickshu

Workshops to contribute to the development of a framework to enhance teaching through technology. via Workshops to contribute to the development of a framework to enhance teaching through technology.

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Reminder: Blackboard upgrade dates 7-9 June and 12-14 July

Posted on May 21, 2013 by simonwarwickshu

This is a repost of information about the Blackboard upgrades this summer This summer we will have two upgrade periods scheduled for the Blackboard system. Students and staff will not be able to access shuspace and Blackboard sites during the … Continue reading →

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