A question that regularly pops into the Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) inbox is, ‘can I use this app?’ Assessing the educational potential of a new tool is a core part of the role of a Learning Technologist so this is…
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Curating and sharing with Wakelet
Wakelet has been mentioned a few times in previous posts, notably in Content Curation for Learning and Conference tweeting – some tips and tricks but that was a couple of years ago and it seemed as if it was time…
Tools and apps for active learning
This post will look at some digital tools that could be used for activities such as peer learning and applying knowledge. We are also keen to look at apps and tools that could help to build a sense of community.…
The organisational tools I rely on
When you hit your bed at night do you sometimes feel that you haven’t achieved what you hoped to? If so, you may be helped by using online organisational tools. When many of us start a project, big or small,…
Padlet – some changes to a popular tool
Many staff and students at the University of Sussex are using Padlet, which is a very versatile and flexible digital tool that we have been sharing with colleagues for a few years. At the beginning of April 2018, Padlet changed…
Tagged with: A - Z of apps, Active learning, Apps, Collaboration, Engagement, Mobile, Multimedia, Padlet
Posted in Mobile learning
Posted in Mobile learning
Nearpod Mid-year update, Sussex staff and student views so far
In September 2017 Technology Enhanced Learning launched a pilot of Nearpod, an interactive presentation tool. The pilot is intended to assess how useful this tool can be for staff and whether Nearpod has a positive effect on students’ learning experiences.…
Tagged with: A - Z of apps, Collaboration, Engagement, Interactive teaching, Quizzes
Posted in Mobile learning, Polling tools
Posted in Mobile learning, Polling tools
Add interaction to videos with Vizia
This week we want to introduce you to a great tool for creating interaction with videos. Video is increasingly being used in teaching and learning, from recorded lectures to short videos used as part of a Flipped Learning approach. Watching…
Active Learning Masterclass
The University of Sussex hosted an Active Learning Masterclass on the 6th June (#almsussex), a day of sharing strategies to turn students from passive spectators into active creators. This was a collaboration between Technology Enhanced Learning and Wendy Garnham, funded…
Tagged with: A - Z of apps, Apps, digital skills, Events, Interactive teaching, Multimedia, Periscope
Posted in Active learning, Events, Mobile learning
Posted in Active learning, Events, Mobile learning
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