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Weekly Resource Roundup - 16/4/2024
- As leader of our PGCTHE programme, I keep an eye out for resources to help staff teach effectively. These include webinars, podcasts, online toolkits, publications and more. Topics include active learning, online/blended teaching, accessibility/inclusion, and effective learning design based on cognitive science. Below I’ve listed items that came to my attention in the past week. In the ...more
External Speakers: Pedagodzilla Book Launch and Pod Attack
- The Learning and Teaching Enhancement Unit is pleased to welcome our next external speakers on 2 and 3 May 2024, Pedagodzilla, the pedagogic podcast with the pop culture core, to Aberystwyth University. They are running a very special series of in-person events and CPD sessions on 2nd and 3rd May 2024. 2/5/2024 10:00-12:00 Powering professional development ...more
What’s New in Blackboard Learn Ultra April 2024
- The April update to Blackboard Learn Ultra includes a much-requested feature; Anonymous posts for discussions. Additionally, there are improvements to feedback and Gradebook calculations. Anonymous posts for Discussions Discussions play a pivotal role in nurturing peer-to-peer interaction and critical thinking. Students need to feel free to express their ideas and opinions without fear of judgement. To support ...more
Learn to code FOR FREE with Code First Girls! ⚡
- Have you ever wanted to learn how to code? Well now you can do so, for free, by taking full advantage of our partnership with Code First Girls! We've listed 5 reasons below why you should make the most of this wonderful opportunity. Please note that Code First Girls is open to women and ...more
DigiTip 27: Save time by setting up recurring meetings in Microsoft Outlook 🔁
- Whether you want to schedule weekly catch-ups with colleagues, bi-weekly project meetings, or monthly team meetings, knowing how to set these up using the recurring meetings function in Microsoft Outlook will save you a lot of time! The below video demonstrates how to set up recurring meetings in the desktop app version of Outlook, but the ...more
Our DigiTips are returning next week!
- Since September 2023, the Digital Skills Team have been publishing short and sweet weekly DigiTips that we think will help you make the most of technology. So far, we've published 26 tips ranging from useful keyboard shortcuts to tools like the blue light filters that can help support your digital wellbeing! We'll be returning on ...more
A Juggling Act: Navigating Studies and Job Applications ⚖
- Blogpost by Joel Williams (Student Digital Champion) For many students, balancing studying for exams, completing coursework, and actively searching for employment opportunities can seem insurmountable. I have found it challenging to stay on top of my studies while trying to find relevant jobs and then completing page after page of applications. Enter platforms like Gradcracker and ...more
Global Work from Home Day 🏡
- Blogpost by Shân Saunders (Digital Capabilities and Skills Development Coordinator) Working from home for most people has now become the new normal with home offices now a staple of most households. Being able to work from home is a positive in many ways but it can also allow us to be too consumed by our screens ...more
Weekly Resource Roundup - 3/4/2024
- As leader of our PGCTHE programme, I keep an eye out for resources to help staff teach effectively. These include webinars, podcasts, online toolkits, publications and more. Topics include active learning, online/blended teaching, accessibility/inclusion, and effective learning design based on cognitive science. Below I’ve listed items that came to my attention in the past week. In the ...more
AU Graduates Digital Skills Profile Series – Week 7 (Jay Cowen)
- This week's profile is from Jay, who has been involved in practical conservation work with the RSPB since graduating from Aberystwyth. They wish they'd invested more time in improving their proficiency with statistical analysis software, and in learning how to use GIS software during their time at Aberystwyth. There are many courses available from LinkedIn ...more
Spark new ideas with Ayoa! 🌟
- Blogpost by Shân Saunders (Digital Capabilities and Skills Development Coordinator) As a visual learner, I work best when I can lay all my ideas out in one place. I used to do this through pen and paper but now, with Ayoa I can do this online! Available both online and as a phone app, Ayoa allows ...more
In just a minute: Set a screen time limit! ⏳
- Blogpost by Shân Saunders (Digital Capabilities and Skills Development Coordinator) Whether you’re trying to work and keep getting distracted or sat on your phone before bed and can’t seem to put it down, using the screen time function available on iPhones may be beneficial to you. Accessed through settings and then screen time, there are multiple ...more
AU Graduates Digital Skills Profile Series – Week 8 (Manon Rosser)
- Today we're publishing our last digital skill profile with a recent AU graduate! Today we'll hear from Manon who studied History and Politics at Aberystwyth, and now works as a translator. She shares how useful it had been for her to learn how to use Cysill and Cysgeir whilst at University, but how she wishes ...more
Staff Workshop on Artificial Intelligence
- Information Services is pleased to announce a special half-day event looking at ways in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used in academic contexts. The event will be held on Thursday 11 April between 09:00-13:00 in the International Politics Main Hall. You can sign up for the event on the Session Booking page. The aim of the ...more
Exemplary Course Award 2023-24
- Lauren Harvey and Caroline Whitby, from the Department of Law and Criminology, have been awarded the Exemplary Course Award for the module LC31520: Dispute Resolution in Contract and Tort In addition to the winner, the following module achieved Highly Commended: Panna Karlinger from the School of Education for the module ED20820: Making Sense of the Curriculum The aim of the Exemplary ...more
AU Graduates Digital Skills Profile Series – Week 6 (Gabriela Arciszewsk)
- This week we have the profile of Gabriela who has been studying for a Masters in Biochemistry since her time here at Aberystwyth University. Read how she's made use of her free access to LinkedIn Learning to develop her skills in R (a programming language) and to develop her photography skills, one of her hobbies. Visit ...more
What's New in Blackboard Learn Ultra - March 2024
- This month Blackboard brings us the ability to see Gradebook item statistics, being able to set assessments with no due date and some tweaks to message notifications. Gradebook item statistics Item statistics give insight to course members' overall performance on a graded content. Now, instructors can select a column in the gradebook to access summary statistics for ...more
Subject LibGuides
- The Subject LibGuides have been updated to ensure that all the links are working and all the books listed are their most recent edition, meaning they are better than ever! Each LibGuide has been tailored to a specific subject, meaning that the information is specialised to what you are looking for. This is where you ...more
Weekly Resource Roundup - 15/3/2024
- As leader of our PGCTHE programme, I keep an eye out for resources to help staff teach effectively. These include webinars, podcasts, online toolkits, publications and more. Topics include active learning, online/blended teaching, accessibility/inclusion, and effective learning design based on cognitive science. Below I’ve listed items that came to my attention in the past week. In the ...more
Blackboard Learn Ultra Course Creation 2024-25
- The recent Academic Enhancement Committee approved some changes to the annual course creation process: Courses will be created blank with the University approved template Course creation will always take place on the first Monday in June (this will be Monday 3rd June this year). Some staff have asked for more information about why courses will be created blank. ...more