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…
This article refers to a third party free/freemium tool. Please refer to University guidance for considerations when using third party apps for teaching and learning. What is Socrative? Socrative is a quizzing/polling app, it may be referred to as a Student Response, Audience Response or Classroom Response System. You can create teacher paced…
This article refers to a third party free/freemium tool. Please refer to University guidance for considerations when using third party apps for teaching and learning. What is Mentimeter ? Mentimeter is a quizzing/polling app, it may be referred to as a Student Response, Audience Response or Classroom Response System. You can use live…
Learning Science What is Learning Science? Learning Science is a resource library of interactive virtual lab simulations, videos, guides and worksheets relating to common STEM topics. It is particularly useful for helping students prepare for laboratory classes or developing student lab skills remotely. University colleagues can deploy the resource…
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…
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. Office365 is a collection of applications available as part of your University subscription and available via DTS. Availability: Free as part of a…
This article refers to a third party free/freemium tool. Please refer to University guidance for considerations when using third party apps for teaching and learning. What is Kahoot! ? Kahoot! is a game-based online quiz platform. Kahoot’s main option is to run live real-time quizzes with students. It’s quizzes and learning…
See DTS information regarding Class Notebook and TEL e-portfolios guidance before committing to use of these tools. 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. OneNote is a Microsoft Office application that can be…
Please be aware of the following privacy advice when using Padlet with your students: Do not use your University password when creating a Padlet account. Do not set Padlets to be ‘Public’. Set Padlet to ‘Secret’. This means that students can access your Padlet, if they have been given the…
Padlet is an online ‘Pin board’ where users can post their thoughts on a topic, add pictures, audio, videos, links and upload documents. Staff can create a free account at Padlet.com which will allow you to have up to three Padlets. You will be asked to provide basic details such as name,…