This month we have a range of bookable staff development sessions on offer, from getting started with Learning Edge to implementing breakout rooms successfully.
Spotlighted sessions
Making “Groupwork” Work: Facilitating effective groupwork online
This session will explore techniques, tips and strategies to effectively facilitate groupwork online, with a specific focus on integrating breakout rooms in Blackboard Collaborate and utilising tools such as the whiteboard, Padlet, Vevox and more. Not only will we consider how to set up/use breakout rooms effectively, but how we can use them with a purpose, for example, to work intensely on focused tasks, establish closer connections via discussion/activities and build momentum for discussion back in the main room.
Monday 15th March (12pm-1:30pm)
Thursday 15th April (1pm-2:30pm)
Email [email protected] to book on.
Build Accessible
Build Accessible: Making Documents Accessible
– Wednesday 17th March (1pm-2pm)
– Thursday 22nd April (12pm-1pm)
– Wednesday 2nd June (1pm-2pm)
Build Accessible: Importance of accessible formats and accessibility software (Blackboard Ally)
– Friday 19th March (12pm-12:30pm)
– Friday 9th April (12pm-12:30pm)
– Friday 7th May (12pm-12:30pm)
Email [email protected] to book on.
Take a look at March’s bookable staff development sessions below. Please email [email protected] to book on.
Thursday 4th March (12pm-1pm)
OneDrive: Making online collaboration and sharing easy
Thursday 4th March (1pm-1:30pm)
Using the Blackboard Journal and Blog Tools
Thursday 11th March (12pm-1pm)
PowerPoint’s Zoom feature for Assessments, Poster Presentations and Interaction
Monday 15th March (12pm-1:30pm)
Making “Groupwork” Work: Facilitating effective groupwork online
Wednesday 17th March (1pm-2pm)
Build Accessible: Making Documents Accessible
Thursday 18th March (12pm-1pm)
Introduction to Learning Edge for Staff
Thursday 18th March (12:30pm-1:30pm)
OBS (Open Broadcast Studio): Adding new possibilities to your presentations
Friday 19th March (11am-12pm)
Microsoft Teams (Part 2)
Friday 19th March (12pm-12:30pm)
Build Accessible: Importance of accessible formats and accessibility software (Blackboard Ally)
Tuesday 23rd March (12pm-1pm)
Setting up Turnitin Submission Dropboxes
Thursday 25th March (12pm-1pm)
Blackboard Collaborate
Tuesday 30th March (2pm-3pm)
Using Padlet to Facilitate Discussion and Interaction with Students
Wednesday 31st March (1pm-2pm)
Are we YouTubers?: Using Flipgrid and Microsoft Stream as video-blogging tools for students
To find out more information visit Getting Digital Ready for the session blurbs. To book onto any of the above sessions email [email protected].
Pre-recorded Sessions
If you can not attend a live session or want to work through a session at your own pace, we have pre-recorded a range of sessions. These pre-recorded sessions can be found on LTDs Training and Consultation page – https://go.edgehill.ac.uk/display/ls/Training+and+Consultation
LinkedIn Learning
Another valuable online resource for staff development is LinkedIn Learning. LinkedIn Learning is an online learning platform which contains a wide variety of courses on topics including business, management, design, photography, IT, marketing, media and much more.
As part of the My Staff Development offer, within each of the pathways you will find a range of LinkedIn Learning courses we have recommended. These pathways have further been divided into Build, Develop and Enhance.
You can access LinkedIn Learning via the LinkedIn Learning home page or using the LinkedIn Learning iOS app or Android app.
Online Staff Development Toolkits
We understand the importance of moving teaching and learning online, so in response to staff needs and seeking to enhance digital skills, we have developed online toolkits.
These toolkits aim to develop your digital skills and provide a greater awareness of the resources, services and support available to you.
View the toolkits by clicking on the image below.
For more information about staff development opportunities, visit the Getting Digital Ready wiki page, which is part of the collaborative My Staff Development offer.
