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Why can’t I copy text that’s in a student submission in TII? Many staff ask how they can copy text in a student Turnitin submission to paste into the feedback – to give further information, or perhaps they want to copy a URL to follow it up. However, as markers…
We have already posted that the March update to Collaborate Ultra will mean that you’re no longer able to use Internet Explorer for Collaborate – and that IE / older versions of Safari no longer support Blackboard anyway. What’s happening? On March 21st, Collaborate Ultra will be updated, as part of…
The CreateSpace will be a new addition in the Main Library. Based on the ground floor in Wolfson 1, the CreateSpace will be a new hub for creative working, open to all students. The LLC has heard the call for better access to creative workspaces. Do you have a creative project…
What’s happening Blackboard Learn, the service My Dundee is based on, no longer officially supports Internet Explorer. This means that although it may continue to work for most activities, it will become increasingly unreliable as new feature and updates are added. If you encounter any issues when using My Dundee,…
There have been several news items today celebrating the World Wide Web’s 30th birthday (well, technically, its conception was 30 years ago, the first website arrived in 1991). #Web30 is trending on Twitter, there’s a wonderful collection of images on Google Art and Culture, including this video. But what’s been…
This guide shows Instructors an alternative solution to view images of students in a given cohort. The most common reason for doing this is to assist staff in identifying students in large tutorial groups. [Updated 18/02/2020] Step 1: Login to eVision and select the “Resources” tile (also available via Staff Content…
Reflections from Abertay Conference On Wednesday 17 October we attended the Abertay conference ‘Learning Through Co-Design’ it was a well organised event with some great content from a range of subject matter experts. Do You Even Twitch? One afternoon session that caught my eye was ‘Do You Even Twitch?’ referencing…
At the start of June, we’ll be updating My Dundee to incorporate Blackboard’s new Ultra Base Navigation. This sleek new interface provides a modern look and feel and will save you time with simpler workflows and easier access to important information. The change will only affect the main navigation of My Dundee: it won’t affect modules or organisations, and won’t require you to do or change anything unless we notify you directly. Please read on for further details.
· Three upcoming seminars of interest to anyone involved in distance and online learning · All seminars are at 12.30-1.45pm in the EduZone, Main Library, and include lunch Friday 1 March Developing scholarship and evidence-based practice in digitally distributed learning and teaching – Professor Keith Smyth, University of the Highlands…