{"id":10495,"date":"2025-04-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/?p=10495"},"modified":"2025-05-07T15:38:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T15:38:04","slug":"digital-learning-news-april-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2025\/04\/04\/digital-learning-news-april-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Learning News April 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

In this month\u2019s issue, we cover\u00a0Turnitin troubleshooting<\/strong>, exam skills<\/strong>,\u00a0and\u00a0other useful tools and resources<\/strong>\u00a0to enhance your teaching practices. Stay tuned!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

We’ve moved!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In case you missed it, we have moved office. You can now find Digital Learning in H108<\/strong> in the Library.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turnitin Troubleshooting now at the Library<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Students can now get support with Turnitin issues at the Library. The Library staff will be happy to troubleshoot any problems they may have with finding, submitting, or viewing feedback for a Turnitin assignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Student can all so access Turnitin support on the Student Helpdesk<\/a>, so make sure you share this with your classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Exam Skills & BBC Bitesize<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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As we enter exam season, point your students to the Exam Skills PPD module<\/a>. It contains lots of helpful advice and resources including planning for revision, revision techniques, dealing with exam stress, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

BBC Bitesize<\/a> is another valuable tool for students offering a wealth of resources for both GCSE and other Post-16 topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Compressing Images in PowerPoint<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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One of the most common issues students face when uploading PowerPoint files to Turnitin is the overall file size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Encouraging your students to compress the images in their PowerPoint presentations before submitting to Turnitin can save both time and frustration. Find out more in our blog post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Microsoft Quick Guides \u2018Immersive Reader\u2019<\/strong><\/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\u00a0Immersive Reader<\/strong>; learn more in our\u00a0blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Online CPD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Jisc Online AI Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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As part of Jisc\u2019s exploration of artificial intelligence, they have created a series of free digital learning modules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are interested in artificial intelligence, want to learn more about helping students interact with AI responsibly, or the impact of AI within education; these modules are for you: Artificial intelligence and ethics<\/a>, An introduction to generative AI in education<\/a>, Developing AI literacy for learners<\/a>.<\/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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