Should I overwrite existing Stream videos? Pros: When updating your screencasts for your new student cohort, there are advantages to overwriting the original video located in Stream: The embed link is retained (meaning you do not have to update the embed locations in your rolled over Blackboard module) Video details, like name and description are retained. Comments, likes, and view history are retained. […]
Have you been using Teams meeting recordings to make screencasts? We recommend switching to PowerPoint for any future recordings. Our 2020/21 experiences and staff feedback indicate key advantages. Why is PowerPoint a preferred recording tool? Compared to Teams meeting recordings, PowerPoint provides: Enhanced accessibility for students Additional recording features Suitable for future-proofing recordings The quality of the […]
Blackboard course rollover takes place on Saturday 3rd July. Stream Groups will be set-up as a separate process and should be available to you no later than Monday 12th July. After this date you will be able to add your Stream videos to your 2021/22 modules. This is the first time that Microsoft Stream has […]
Today (Thursday 20 May 2021) is the 10th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (#GAAD). Designing learning that is inclusive and accessible to all students is crucial in helping everyone to fully engage and fulfil their potential. Not only that but designing in a way that actively benefits people with disabilities improves the experience for everyone and promotes an inclusive […]
Course rollover is the annual process whereby Blackboard courses from the current academic year are copied for use in the next academic year. Course Rollover for 2021 is scheduled to take place on Saturday 3rd July. As usual, Blackboard will be unavailable to users while the key rollover tasks are in progress, from 08:00 to approximately 17:00 […]
Thinking about repurposing your screencasts for the next academic year? See the following practical tips to effectively prepare and edit your recordings for reuse in teaching and learning. Should I re-record instead of repurpose? Check the accessibility of your screencast before deciding to repurpose or update. Review the content for accuracy and relevance; it may be quicker to re-record rather than make extensive edits, or perhaps […]
The prefix used to identify a Group for a Blackboard module in Microsoft Stream is changing. This is being updated on Monday 19th April. The update will take place over several hours during the day. MS Stream and the videos will still be available during whilst this takes place. What does this mean? The Group name […]
Blackboard Collaborate: Help! My students end up in the wrong sessions.. Have you set up live interactive sessions using Blackboard Collaborate, but your students have ended up in the wrong session?! There are a few simple reasons why this can happen; use these practical tips to ensure your students get to the correct Collaborate room. […]
Did you know there are some key steps when creating screencasts that can help students better engage with your recordings? The following advice will help to ensure all your students can use your screencasts. Record good-quality audio Sound quality is one of the most important factors in helping students to concentrate on your videos and […]
Tuesday 8 December 2020 saw another of CQSD’s T&L showcases, designed to help colleagues share practice, ideas, strategies and experiences. The theme for this showcase was using module roadmaps and weekly plans to help students. With the shift to blended and online learning, these documents were designed as a resource for staff to use to […]
