{"id":10367,"date":"2025-03-06T11:10:08","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T11:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/?p=10367"},"modified":"2025-03-06T11:10:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T11:10:08","slug":"digital-learning-news-march-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2025\/03\/06\/digital-learning-news-march-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Learning News March 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Welcome<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In this month’s issue, we cover accessibility tools<\/strong>, digital foundations training<\/strong>, and useful tools<\/strong> to enhance your teaching. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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News<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Using Accessibility Accommodations in Quizizz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Ensuring all students can engage with assessments is crucial for effective learning. The Quizizz accommodations page<\/a> offers a range of tools to support diverse learning needs, allowing educators to customize quizzes for accessibility and equity. To learn more about accommodations in Quizizz and how to use them, visit our dedicated blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quizizz offers a quick and intuitive way of creating quizzes and interactive lessons with detailed feedback reports, and much more. Learn more about Quizizz by accessing our training module on StaffZone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Functional Digital Skills Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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This Functional Digital Skills course<\/strong>, open to all<\/strong> staff, is designed to equip you with the necessary knowledge of using and navigating your devices; creating documents and images; communicating, shopping, and banking online; as well as the principles of staying safe and private on the Internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about the course, visit the dedicated college webpage<\/a> or contact Jesse Jackson<\/strong> (jesse.jackson@loucoll.ac.uk<\/a>) for more information or to assess eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top Tips and Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Schedule Meetings Easily with Outlook’s Scheduling Assistant<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Scheduling meetings can be challenging, but Outlook\u2019s Scheduling Assistant simplifies the process. By providing a clear view of attendees’ availability, it helps you find the best meeting time efficiently, reducing the need for back-and-forth emails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit our dedicated blog page<\/a> to learn more about the Scheduling Assistant and how to use it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Microsoft Quick Guides \u2018Translate’<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Microsoft Quick Guides cover key features and apps within Microsoft 365.

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 Microsoft Translate<\/strong>; learn more in our blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exam revision with AI<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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With revision season approaching, AI can streamline study efforts through personalised plans, instant support, and adaptive quizzes. It helps students stay organised, focus on key areas, and revise more effectively for exam success. Visit AI.loucoll<\/a> and use the Revision <\/strong>filter to access a series of useful prompts designed to help with revision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students can also access this LearnZone page<\/a> dedicated to exam revision, including revision techniques and dealing with stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Help and Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n
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For a full list of our approved platforms and technologies, visit our dedicated blog page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As always, contact the Digital Learning Team<\/a> for more information, guidance, and support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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