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Online Teaching and Learning

Make yourself familiar with the platforms you are likely to use to access online teaching and learning during the coming academic year: Get started with online teaching and Learning

BLACKBOARD – GET STARTED

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ONLINE SUBMISSION


Be prepared: Online submission checklist Submitting to Turnitin Turnitin file requirements Submitting to Blackboard assignments Check: was my Turnitin submission successful Check: was my Blackboard submission successful

FIND YOUR MARKS AND FEEDBACK


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THE TURNITIN SIMILARITY REPORT


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BLACKBOARD COLLABORATE


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Important!

Avoid Late Submission Penalties:
Plan to submit your assignment well in advance to avoid a late penalty. Assignments submitted late due to computer errors or technical issues may be considered late.
Read the "Assessment Handbook - Online Submission Protocols" for information....

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