Our Digital Education training programme is now available for staff to book onto on the staff booking page
Our training is split across 3 levels:
E-learning Essentials:
Our E-learning Essentials sessions provide a practical introduction to the University’s core digital learning technologies and the policies that support their use. These sessions are ideal for colleagues who are new to a tool, taking on a new teaching role, or looking to refresh their knowledge.
You will gain confidence in using technologies such as Blackboard, Turnitin, Panopto, Microsoft Copilot, and Vevox, as well as learn about key processes that support learning, teaching, and assessment.
Sessions available:
- Become a Document Pro
- Introduction to Blackboard Ally
- Introduction to Blackboard Ultra
- Introduction to Component Marks Transfer
- Introduction to Microsoft Copilot for Learning and Teaching Activities
- Introduction to Panopto Lecture Capture and Teaching Room Equipment (bilingual)
- Introduction to Turnitin (bilingual)
- Introduction to Vevox Polling Software
E-learning Enhanced:
Our E-learning Enhanced sessions focus on designing and creating engaging learning activities using digital tools within your own teaching context.
These hands-on workshops will help you explore innovative approaches to learning design, assessment, accessibility, and student engagement, enabling you to make more effective use of the University’s digital learning environment.
Sessions available:
- Becoming an Alternative Text Pro
- Design Interactive Online Learning Activities Using Blackboard Discussions and Journals
- Designing Blackboard Tests
- Designing Learning and Teaching Activities Using Vevox
- Introduction to the Blackboard AI Design Assistant
- Measuring and Increasing Engagement Using Blackboard Tools
- Peer Assessment with Turnitin
- Preparing for Your Blackboard Exam
- Using the Advanced Features of Panopto
E-learning Excellence:
Our E-learning Excellence programme is designed for colleagues who want to create outstanding digital learning experiences and align their courses with recognised best practice.
Based on theBlackboard Exemplary Course Award rubric, these sessions explore the key elements of high-quality course design and effective digital pedagogy. While the sessions are designed as a complementary four-part series, you are welcome to attend individual sessions according to your interests and needs.
Sessions available:
- Exemplary Assessment Design
- Exemplary Course Design
- Exemplary Interaction and Collaboration
- Exemplary Learner Support
- Submitting an Exemplary Course Award
We are committed to making our training as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you are unable to attend a session but would like access to the training materials, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the session format or accessibility requirements, please contact the Digital Education Group at elearning@aber.ac.uk.
We look forward to seeing you at a forthcoming session.