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Take 5 – online bitesize courses for Sussex staff

Take 5 is a series of bitesize online courses that offer academic and professional services staff at the University of Sussex the opportunity to gain an insight into five interesting learning technology topics including; blogging Twitter apps podcasting open education

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Talis Insight 2015 – the changing geography of learning

Last week Sally and I visited Birmingham’s ICC for the first day of Talis Insight 2015, a two day event bringing together a combination of learning technologists and library staff in higher education to explore how learning and teaching is being

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Screencasting and podcasting: create rich learning resources

We often hear podcasts and screencasts discussed as learning resources, but what exactly are they? And how can you create them? A podcast is an audio file that can be downloaded and listened to as and when individual listeners would

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Interactive visual learning with ThingLink

What is ThingLink? Available on both iOS and Android, ThingLink is a free app that allows you to create and share engaging interactive images. With ThingLink users can overlay rich media tags onto an image or diagram and embed links

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Reshaping teaching with technology

February sees the launch of the new Technology Enhanced Learning seminar series focused around the theme of ‘Reshaping teaching with technology’. What is the TEL Seminar Series? A programme of engaging and interactive talks from three of the UK’s leading

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Learning on the move? Make the most of your commute

Travelling to and from work or University can take up precious time. Why not start the New Year by discovering some tools that could help you make your commute more enjoyable and productive. If you are commuting by public transport,

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Nearpod: bring learning to life with interactive mobile presentations

A big welcome to the TEL team, Kitty Horne; our new Learning Technology Assistant. This is Kitty’s inaugural post; a look at Nearpod and how it can be used in teaching and learning. What is Nearpod? Nearpod is a tool

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