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eLearning Newsletter – Preparing for Semester 2

As we approach the end of a busy Semester 1 and the extended Christmas break, our thoughts turn to Semester 2 which kicks off with the January exam period. We’ve gathered some important information that you’ll need when you start

elearning December 17, 2021May 7, 2024 Blog, News Read more

eLearning Newsletter – Start of Year 2021

The new academic year is finally here! As we look forward to welcoming back existing students and meeting a new cohort, the eLearning team has gathered together some information that will help you prepare for the start of teaching. This

elearning September 8, 2021May 7, 2024 Blog, News Read more

Important changes to Turnitin

In time for the new academic year, the University will be undertaking an upgrade to the Turnitin System which is run via Blackboard. Please make sure you read the following information to see how these updates affect your online delivery.

elearning September 8, 2021May 7, 2024 Blog, News Read more

Blended Learning Summer Support Sessions 2021

Blended Learning Summer Support Sessions 2021

A series of support sessions have taken place across the summer in which colleagues have been sharing successful experiences in different areas of blended learning, particularly in relation to assessment. Please see the timetable below which details all of the

elearning September 2, 2021May 7, 2024 Blog, News Read more

eLearning Newsletter – August 2021

As one academic year comes to an end and 2021/22 edges ever closer, we’re back again with the latest updates on all things FBMH eLearning.

elearning August 9, 2021July 9, 2024 Blog, News Read more

Reusing existing recorded presentations for the new academic year

This short guide explains how you can edit and reuse your previously recorded videos for the new academic year to save you time and effort when preparing your content.

elearning May 20, 2021June 22, 2022 Blog, News, Quick Tips, Video Read more

eLearning Newsletter – May 2021

eLearning Newsletter – May 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 edition of the FBMH eLearning team’s newsletter, a space where we keep you up to date with the latest digital learning news and essential activities within the faculty. It’s been a busy academic year and

elearning April 27, 2021July 9, 2024 Blog, News Read more

Introducing Blackboard’s Updated Content Editor

Introducing Blackboard’s Updated Content Editor

In recent days, you may have noticed a slight change to the Blackboard content editor. The WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) editor has undergone a cosmetic change as part of recent upgrades. Although it functions mostly in

elearning November 11, 2020April 18, 2024 Blog, News Read more

FBMH eLearning Update – 2nd October 2020

FBMH eLearning Update – 2nd October 2020

The FBMH eLearning team have been hard at work preparing for the start of semester one teaching. Given the new challenges that we’re all facing, it can sometimes be hard to keep up with the important updates, so we’ve summarised a number of our key updates for you below.

elearning October 2, 2020November 27, 2023 News Read more

Weekly Update 20th August

Weekly Update 20th August

News and important information.

elearning August 18, 2020October 2, 2020 News Read more
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