{"id":10138,"date":"2025-01-09T13:40:59","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T13:40:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/?p=10138"},"modified":"2025-01-09T13:40:59","modified_gmt":"2025-01-09T13:40:59","slug":"digital-learning-news-january-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2025\/01\/09\/digital-learning-news-january-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Learning News January 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Happy New Year!<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcome back! We hope you had a great break and are feeling refreshed and ready for the new term.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this issue, we share news, top tips, resources, online CPD and what we have been doing recently to help improve your Digital Teaching, Learning, and Assessment practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#e4297c\"><strong>News<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New Year, New Full School License<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/04\/Quizizz-logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"460\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/04\/Quizizz-logo.png\" alt=\"Quizizz logo, featuring a letter Q in a purple square with a line of different colours below it (red yellow, green and blue).\" class=\"wp-image-8869\" style=\"width:122px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/04\/Quizizz-logo.png 460w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/04\/Quizizz-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/04\/Quizizz-logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We are excited to announce we have invested in a full-site school license for Quizizz, the fantastic, gamified quizzing tool.<br><br>You will now have access to <strong>all <\/strong>the brilliant features within Quizizz, including the newly added Accommodations, where you can set up automatic tailored adjustments to meet the individual needs of your students. It also comes with access to detailed reports and the ability to import your classes directly from Teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about Quizizz in our <a href=\"https:\/\/staffzone.loucoll.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=533\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">training module on StaffZone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Introducing Michal Zarebski<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/01\/Michal-circle.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"242\" height=\"240\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/01\/Michal-circle.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10140\" style=\"width:118px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/01\/Michal-circle.png 242w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/01\/Michal-circle-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 242px) 100vw, 242px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-normal-font-size\">We are happy to welcome and introduce Michal as the newest member of the Digital Learning team, here to help and support you with all your digital learning questions and issues.<br><br>Michal will be delivering sessions soon, so please stop and say hello if you see him out and about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-48a244b45c7a9f831c39087cc7486449\" style=\"color:#72338a\"><strong>Top Tips and Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Microsoft Quick Guides \u2018Speaker Coach\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Logo.png\" alt=\"Microsoft's logo (four colourful squares in red, green, blue and yellow. Together making a bigger square).\" class=\"wp-image-9890\" style=\"width:114px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Logo.png 512w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/11\/Microsoft-Logo-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Quick Guides cover key features and apps within Microsoft 365.<br><br>Whether you are new to some of these apps and features or a seasoned veteran, there is always something new to learn. This month\u2019s topic is <strong>Speaker Coach<\/strong>, learn more in our <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2024\/12\/18\/a-quick-guide-to-speaker-coach\/\">blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>WooTraining<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/08\/Wooclap-logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/08\/Wooclap-logo.png\" alt=\"Wooclap logo, with a blue background and white text of the word Wooclap.\" class=\"wp-image-9631\" style=\"width:114px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/08\/Wooclap-logo.png 2000w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/08\/Wooclap-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/08\/Wooclap-logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/08\/Wooclap-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/08\/Wooclap-logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/08\/Wooclap-logo-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/08\/Wooclap-logo-1440x1440.png 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Wooclap run bimonthly online training sessions on how to best use the app and their features. The next session is taking place on <strong>Wednesday 15<sup>th<\/sup> January <\/strong>at <strong>3pm.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this training, you&#8217;ll discover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Different types of interactive questions to engage your audience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tips and settings to fit your pedagogical needs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wooclap.com\/en\/blog\/next-wootrainings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more and sign up here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wooclap are also running a specific <strong>AI training and advice<\/strong> session on <strong>Thursday 30<sup>th<\/sup> January<\/strong> at <strong>3pm<\/strong>. In this 30-minute session, you\u2019ll learn how to create impactful and engaging interactive questions and learning activities, plus Wooclap\u2019s latest AI innovations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/app.livestorm.co\/wooclap-1\/wooclap-ai-training-and-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Register for Wooclap AI: training and advice here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0ba4e1\"><strong>What\u2019s Happening<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3D Organon our Anatomy VR experience!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/01\/3D-Organon-Logo.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"265\" height=\"90\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/01\/3D-Organon-Logo.png\" alt=\"3D Organon Logo, text with an icon of a scalpel.\" class=\"wp-image-10143\" style=\"width:88px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We wanted to take this time to introduce 3D Organon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing the 3D Organon XR: A Milestone in Medical Education!\" width=\"439\" height=\"247\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E7DJnfLcQuw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>3D Organon is the leading medical &amp; healthcare education platform for teaching and learning medical concepts, offering an unparalleled experience in exploring and understanding the complexities of the human body and medical practices.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/01\/3D-Organon-Menu-e1736414036642.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/01\/3D-Organon-Menu-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3D Organon menu system in the VR app.\" class=\"wp-image-10144\" style=\"width:458px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you teach any subjects or topics around the human body, 3D Organon can help students visualise this, gaining a greater understanding of what you are delivering. You can find more information about 3D Organon on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3dorganon.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Available on our Meta Quest VR headsets and iPads for a truly immersive lesson they will all enjoy; it is certain to become an invaluable tool to elevate your students\u2019 learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get in touch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or your team are interested in how 3D Organon could be beneficial to your teaching and learning, don\u2019t hesitate to get in <a href=\"mailto:digitallearning@loucoll.ac.uk\">contact<\/a>. We are happy to support you with set up and practice sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Help and Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center\" style=\"grid-template-columns:18% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2021\/06\/GettyImages-1271748762-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Message icon\" class=\"wp-image-6229 size-full\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>As always, contact the\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:digitallearning@loucoll.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Learning Team<\/a>\u00a0for more information, guidance, and support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Happy New Year! 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