• Bookings are now open!

    Struggling with reading academic texts and articles?  If you are, come along to our Routemaster session about reading which takes place next Tuesday (22 October). Aimed at developing your understanding of yourself as a ‘reader’ of complex texts, we’ll also consider some strategies that can help you to engage more fully with the reading you…

  • Your route to success

              Have you heard about our Routemaster programme? This year Learning Services are running two strands within our student support programme. We have sessions within Steps to Academic Success and new this term, Steps to Employability.  We are calling the programme Routemaster – Your route to success. Steps to Academic Success…

  • Developing Digital Excellence

    As term begins we wanted to take this opportunity to let staff know about the skills and development opportunities Learning Services are providing as part of our Developing Digital Excellence programme. This is the second year we have created a series of workshops where we wanted to share our expertise and collaborate with staff within…

  • If you have any questions just ASK US!

    We have a new question and answer system which you may find of some use. It’s a great place to start if you have a question for us, the system is currently growing and improving thanks to your questions. Ask Us also holds all of our contact details and an online chat system for a…

  • Don’t turn your mobile off!

    … if notifications are irritating you – CHANGE THE SETTINGS! Blackboard’s Mobile App (updated to v4.0 in August) has been a great hit with Edge Hill students, increasing engagement with courses and facilitating online discussion with fellow students. However, we have heard that some students have stopped using the app because their phones were getting…

  • Opportunities for finding out more about classroom technology

    Developing Digital Excellence –The Digital Classroom sessions in September 2013 In September and October we are running a number of sessions aimed at new and existing staff who would either like to know the basics about using the technology with the classrooms and lecture theatres, or who are interested in using them to their full…

  • Blackboard App – Mobile 4.0 for a new era of clean, clear mobile learning

    The August bank holiday saw the new release of Blackboard Mobile Learn (Version 4.0) ready for the new term and “WOW”, a lot has changed!  Click on any of the images for a larger view The new clean, white interface has a number of new features to help you keep trap and organise your learning…

  • Sneak preview of our brand new HD TV studio

    Staff from the Learning Services Media Development Team had a recent visit on site to our new Creative Edge building and they have taken some panoramic pictures which we wanted to share with everyone so you could see how it’s all taking shape. Don Moffatt, Media and ICT senior manager can be seen here in…

  • Learning Edge Upgrade: Introducing New Features

    As most of you are aware Learning Edge is scheduled to be upgraded this weekend (July 21st-22nd). Once completed you will have access to a number of impressive new features and improvements to existing ones. Over the past few weeks we have promoted what these new features can do and how they can help you…

  • Introducing Service Pack 12: A look at what’s next for Learning Edge – July 2013 upgrade

    Over the years, there have been significant system upgrades implemented to Learning Edge (Blackboard 9.1) which have added many new features as well as an improved overall user experience. The next upgrade to Learning Edge is scheduled for July 21st-22nd 2013, this is when the system will be unavailable for a short time – However…