Beyond consistency: designing a VLE template for quality, regulation and student success.
When we started developing a new Blackboard module template, the obvious direction was to consider consistency, usability and the student
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The interview before the interview
Over the last few years, I’ve noticed a change in the way organisations are approaching interviews; increasingly, candidates are being
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Does this help someone learn?
One of the phrases I hear most often when discussing (digital) learning is that we need to make our content
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100 days of #100DaysToOffload
Well. Something that should have taken just 100 days to complete has taken me over 5 years and 4 jobs.
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Using video: from passive viewing to purposeful engagement
Back in 2013, I wrote a short post reflecting on Emily Moore’s article From Passive Viewing to Active Learning. At
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Operational clarity
Operational clarity isn’t something that happens at the end of a project; it’s something you have to build into delivery
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From repository to ecosystem
How do we really use the VLE or LMS? At its core, the VLE is normally viewed as a container
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Design for everyone
For years, conversations around course design in digital spaces has focused overwhelmingly on online and distance learning. The VLE and
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Design, not disruption
One of the priorities in my role at Buckinghamshire New University has been understanding the current status of the university-wide
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AI in HE: friend or foe?
The rising availability and popularity of AI tools is reshaping the way we teach, assess, and support students. But are
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