You can access central university video resources (such as Library or Study Advice guides) via the Shared area within YuJa. Click a YuJa link in any Blackboard module, or visit reading.yuja.com directly and access the Shared area (where you can find the Channels for your modules). Central video resources are…
What is the Review Status tool? The Review Status tool allows you to add a button to a specific content item in a module, including folders. A student can manually click the button when they have viewed or completed it, for example an item with a document attached, a video…
There is no in-built annotation feature in MS Teams for presenting PowerPoint slides. However, you can work around this and still present PowerPoints effectively in your teaching by sharing the window on your screen displaying the slides, and using MS PowerPoint’s annotation features while presenting the slides. See below for instructions and guidance:…
Invite through calendar The simplest way to make sure that your guest is able to join and have the permissions that they require in the session is to include them on the invitations of the calendar. You can invite them with their personal, or external organisation email address. If they…
Prepare your equipment You will need a PC (or Mac), desktop or laptop: Ideally with an Ethernet connection – or at least very strong Wi-Fi signal. Microphone – recommended part of a headset to reduce chances of audio feedback. Webcam – Built in or external, optional requirement but can create a more personal environment between you…
You can use Microsoft Forms to create quizes for you screencasts as interactive activities during your screencasts. Creating a Quiz in Microsoft Forms In the Office 365 area, access Forms from the list of Apps. You can either add a new Form or a new Quiz, as well as choose…
What is a wiki? why use a wiki in teaching & learning? See Learning Activities: Wikis on the TEL website. Blackboard Wikis are collaborative spaces for group project work that can show individual contribution to a general piece of work. Wikis are created and managed by instructors and can be set…
The information in this article is correct at the time of writing, please check our TEL Blog for the latest information on Technology at the University of Reading. Blackboard journals are individual private areas that provide a discrete space for students to post content which can be viewed or graded…
The information in this article is correct at the time of writing, please check our TEL Blog for the latest information on Technology at the University of Reading. Blackboard Discussion Boards are collaborative spaces for discursive exercises, like course questions, peer assessment, or building a sense of community. Discussion Boards…
The information in this article is correct at the time of writing. Third party applications can update and change at any time. Always check the terms and conditions before signing up. For more information, see our page on considerations when using third party apps in Teaching. Padlet is a freemium pinboard…