If you are looking for an alternative to Padlet, with no restrictive board limits, Canva’s Whiteboards are a great option. With Canva’s education licence, you can create as many whiteboards as you need. They allow teachers to design collaborative activities for students, but can also be used across the organisation …
Below you can find essential information about this year’s rollover of LearnZone and Teams. This will take place during CPD week, from Wednesday, 1st to Friday, 3rd July, to minimise disruption to teaching. Why we rollover LearnZone and Teams both go through the annual rollover process to: Based on the learning …
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 …
Turnitin now releases grades in LearnZone’s Gradebook as soon as they are entered during marking. This has created an issue where students can see their grade before the Turnitin Feedback Release Date. Although students are unable to view their feedback until the release date, their grade is still visible in …
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. …
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 …
An introduction and a reminder of the BLC The Blended Learning Consortium (BLC) provides a large library of blended learning resources across a wide range of subject areas. The materials that have been developed are aligned to the levels of the course and the needs of the subject. These include …
Are you using How2? The Quality Team asked us to put this blog together as a way to support staff in making the most of the platform. HOW2 is a web-based professional development platform for educators. It provides visual, evidence-based teaching strategies that are quick to access and easy to …
The Microsoft Bookings personal booking page offers a powerful, simple, and customisable way to book meetings without endless email threads. Students or colleagues can schedule time with you based on your availability preferences. Ideal for 1:1 meetings, supervision, catch‑ups, or mentoring sessions. It integrates directly with your Outlook calendar, ensuring …
Did you know you can quickly and easily take screenshots and record short videos with the Snipping Tool? In this top tip blog, we highlight the unsung hero that is on everyone’s laptop, the Snipping Tool. Taking screenshots is an essential skill that helps you capture information quickly and clearly, especially …
