Self-led training
Here we offer quick ‘How To’ guides, as well as more in-depth options for you to work through at your leisure. To access what you need:
- Work through our Decision Tree guide (below)
- Scroll down the page to view the main categories of guidance (not an exhaustive list)
- Use the dropdown options from the Training menu above.
- Use the search box on the top right of this page to enter a search term.
Decision tree guide to our training:
Blackboard
We have a range of training on our Virtual Learning Environment, from step-by-step basics to tailoring your content for greater flexibility.
Video
Whether recording lectures or editing them, our video training has plenty of straightforward guidance for the novice, or the more adventurous!
Online Assessment
We support a number of online assessment tools that can be used for both formative and summative evaluation.
Pebblepad
Pebblepad is an online portfolio platform that enables students to document their entire learning journey.
Softchalk
Softchalk allows conversion of text-based course materials into online, interactive content with quizzes and other learning activities.
Teaching with Zoom
Whether you are new to Zoom or want to run something more complex, our training guide and videos should help you get started.
Online Handbooks
We use WordPress as a hosting platform for easily updatable online Programme Handbooks.
Office 365
Using PowerPoint you can create feature-rich interactive resources, narrated lectures, animations, and so on.