Getting Started with Gemini Notebook

Unlike a traditional AI chatbot, Gemini Notebook provides a dedicated, secure workspace built around your specific documents, resources, and subject matter. Once sources are uploaded, it becomes focused on your content, allowing you to ask questions, generate summaries, create resources, and explore information with confidence. As the Notebook’s AI is …

Turnitin Multipart Assignments

Turnitin Multipart Assignments have returned, making it easier to support staged submissions and scaffolded learning activities within a single assignment workflow. Multipart Assignments let you create multiple submission points for the same piece of work, such as an outline, first draft, and final submission, each with its own instructions, deadlines, …

Post-rollover update 2026

We have successfully rolled over LearnZone and Teams for the new academic year. Below is essential information to help you get ready. Based on the learning platform your department uses, please read all of the information on either LearnZone or Teams. LearnZone Now that rollover is complete, you will need …

Bodyswaps

Bodyswaps modules and pathways are now available for students to complete either synchronously or asynchronously, as part of core classroom activity or as stretch-and-challenge tasks inside or outside the classroom. Previously, Bodyswaps was only accessible to students through timetabled VR sessions. However, the Desktop app is now available on College …

Dictate and Transcribe for assessment feedback and professional discussions

Microsoft Word includes built-in Dictate and Transcribe tools that allow teachers and business support staff to turn speech into text quickly and accurately – all you need is a microphone and a reliable internet connection. These features support more efficient ways of working while also promoting accessibility and inclusive practice. …

Top Tip: Restarting Microsoft Teams

If the Microsoft Teams application is not working as expected, it is often worth giving it a full restart before reaching out for additional support. This can often resolve certain issues, such as messages, channels, Classwork, or the Turnitin tab not loading properly, or Teams freezing completely. Simply selecting the …

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