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Turnitin: Create and Import a qualitative rubric using Excel

Downloading the Excel Template Access the Turnitin Assignment Inbox by going to an previously set up assignment or create a new submission point. 1.    Click on the assignment and select the Settings cog icon in the top right-hand corner. 2.    Click on the Optional Settings link, then Launch Rubric Manager. You may need to select […]

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Blackboard Collaborate: Session Engagement Insights

Blackboard now have some tools to help you gauge student participation in a Collaborate session. Insights Panel The Insights panel will appear at the bottom of the Collaborate screen during a session. Insight Statistics The Session Engagement Insights statistics include how many occasions where students have raised their hands and participated in the chat.  See

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Turnitin: Exporting grades, similarity scores and submission list

There are two key reports you can download from the Turnitin Assignment Inbox. Grade Report Turnitin grades will flow through to the Blackboard Gradebook, and you can download grades from there. But you can also export marks direct from a Turnitin Assignment Inbox. Simply click on the Download All button and select Grade Report. Select

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Turnitin: Download Files

There may be occasions when you need to download students’ submissions to Turnitin, such as: To print out paper copies of students’ work submitted electronically. To save a copy of student work locally to your computer, to either view it offline or mark outside of Turnitin. To archive copies of either the original file submitted

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Turnitin: Hidden Text Flags (in Similarity Reports)

For further information please see the original article on the Turnitin guides page. ‘Flags’ are a new feature in the Turnitin Feedback Studio. ‘Flags’ highlight if there is any hidden text on a submission, which can help with issues around academic integrity. They are identified by the flag icon, found in the Assignment Inbox. Open

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Turnitin: Anonymous marking

Anonymous marking is addressed in The University Examinations and Assessment Handbook, which states, “Wherever practicable and appropriate, coursework should remain anonymous to the marker until the marking has been completed.” Turnitin allows for the anonymous marking of papers submitted by students, by hiding students’ names from markers and programme administrators. Some points to note: How do

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Padlet: Accessibility recommendations

How accessible is Padlet? Check Padlet’s accessibility FAQs. In summary, Padlet are broadly compliant with WCAG level A for the Board product and are working towards AA. Screen-reading software: Padlet is basically compatible with screen-reader software (e.g. Apple Voice-Over, Jaws); for example, posts can be read aloud and new posts can be created using a

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