{"id":11383,"date":"2026-03-05T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/?p=11383"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:17:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:17:40","slug":"digital-learning-news-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2026\/03\/05\/digital-learning-news-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Learning News March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Welcome<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this issue, we share news, top tips and resources &#8211; all to help improve your Digital Teaching, Learning, and Assessment practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a full list of our approved platforms and technologies, <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/college-approved-platforms-technologies\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/college-approved-platforms-technologies\/\">visit our dedicated blog page<\/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<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-808ff4cafd12b635edb84574280fac48\" style=\"color:#de1b73\"><strong>News<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Introducing Pooja Chauhan<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>We are happy to welcome and introduce Pooja as the newest member of the Digital Learning team, here to help and support you with all your digital learning questions and issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pooja<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>will be delivering training sessions soon, so please stop and say hello if you see her out and about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Digital equipment available from the Library<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>You can now book an array of digital equipment directly through the College Groups <a href=\"https:\/\/librarylrc.loucoll.ac.uk\/liberty\/go\/9DwfS319\">Library website<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Offering: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:0.1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:99.5%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Webcams and Tripods &#8211; High-quality webcams for filming presentations or evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting Owls &#8211; 360 camera and microphone for meetings and group discussions. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Snowball USB microphones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presentation remote clickers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Canon DSLR camera &#8211; High-quality camera for photo evidence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>To browse and book the equipment, head to the <a href=\"https:\/\/librarylrc.loucoll.ac.uk\/liberty\/go\/9DwfS319\">Library website<\/a>, making sure to sign in first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CPD Completion<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>Reminder, if you have completed any of our online self\u2011paced or in\u2011person training, please fill out the relevant completion form to receive your CPD hours. If you have not completed the training, but can confidently use one of our approved technologies, please complete the Digital Curriculum form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:0.1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:99.5%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have completed any of the <a href=\"https:\/\/staffzone.loucoll.ac.uk\/course\/index.php?categoryid=191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Essentials<\/a> training: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mTIMqd4rdEaitViOIeVBUuKIHbuGkoxFg9_KwUg4XNhUOVNRQU0yTVhYTlBSQlpQNTFRSlVYTUJZMSQlQCN0PWcu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Essentials CPD Completion Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you have completed any other <a href=\"https:\/\/staffzone.loucoll.ac.uk\/course\/index.php?categoryid=180\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online self-paced<\/a> or in-person training: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/7de95LMyGm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Curriculum CPD Completion Form<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1-to-1 Digital Learning Coaching<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p>At the start of the year, we launched our Digital Learning Coaching as part of our training provision. These are structured 1-to-1 coaching sessions for teaching and business support staff, who have completed digital training, but would benefit from additional, tailored support. Sessions are practical, role-focused, and centred around clear aims and outcomes, helping you build confidence, improve efficiency, and make better use of digital tools in your day-to-day work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:0.1%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:99.5%\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our range of online pathways can be found here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/staffzone.loucoll.ac.uk\/course\/index.php?categoryid=96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SZ: Digital Learning Pathways<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book team training by contacting us via&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:digitallearning@loucoll.ac.uk\">email<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Book an initial consultation to discuss your coaching needs:&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.loucoll.ac.uk\/digital-learning-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Learning Coaching<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f06d58693d8ed21e88e83d3b0f823360\" style=\"color:#72338a\"><strong>Top Tips and Resources<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grant extensions with Turnitin<\/strong><\/h6>\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\/2024\/01\/Turnitin_logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"646\" height=\"837\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/01\/Turnitin_logo.jpg\" alt=\"Turnitin icon\" class=\"wp-image-8433\" style=\"width:auto;height:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/01\/Turnitin_logo.jpg 646w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/01\/Turnitin_logo-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Did you know you can grant students extensions on Turnitin assignments? There are many situations where a student might need extra time \u2013 personal circumstances, accessibility or reasonable adjustments, or even unexpected technical issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turnitin\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>Grant Extension<\/strong>&nbsp;feature makes this easy. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2026\/02\/06\/grant-extensions-with-turnitin\/\">Learn more in our blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Outlook: Scheduling Assistant, working hours and location<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/02\/Microsoft-Outlook-logo-new-e1740397749516.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"731\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2025\/02\/Microsoft-Outlook-logo-new-1024x731.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Outlook icon\" class=\"wp-image-10286\" style=\"width:100px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In today\u2019s hybrid workplace,&nbsp;<strong>keeping your calendar up to date is essential<\/strong>. Clear communication about when and where you are working is more important than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outlook Calendar has some great features that make scheduling meetings simpler, prevent meeting clashes, and help colleagues understand your availability at a glance. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2026\/02\/25\/outlook-scheduling-assistant-working-hours-and-location\/\">Learn more in our blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Top Tip: Windows Snipping Tool for videos and screenshots<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2026\/03\/Windows-Snipping-Tool.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2026\/03\/Windows-Snipping-Tool-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"Windows Snipping Tool icon\" class=\"wp-image-11390\" style=\"width:100px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2026\/03\/Windows-Snipping-Tool-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2026\/03\/Windows-Snipping-Tool-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2026\/03\/Windows-Snipping-Tool-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2026\/03\/Windows-Snipping-Tool-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2026\/03\/Windows-Snipping-Tool-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2026\/03\/Windows-Snipping-Tool-1440x1440.png 1440w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2026\/03\/Windows-Snipping-Tool.png 1610w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Did you know you can quickly and easily take screenshots and record short videos with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/windows\/use-snipping-tool-to-capture-screenshots-00246869-1843-655f-f220-97299b865f6b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Snipping Tool<\/a>? In this top tip blog, we highlight the unsung hero that is on everyone\u2019s laptop, the&nbsp;<strong>Snipping Tool.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking screenshots is an essential skill that helps you&nbsp;<strong>capture information quickly and clearly<\/strong>, especially when you need to communicate or document something on your screen. <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2026\/03\/02\/top-tip-windows-snipping-tool-for-videos-and-screenshots\/\">Learn more in our blog<\/a>.<\/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:15% 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&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:digitallearning@loucoll.ac.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Learning Team<\/a>&nbsp;for more information, guidance, and support. You can also book a coaching session here: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.loucoll.ac.uk\/digital-learning-coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital Learning Coaching<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome In this issue, we share news, top tips and resources &#8211; all to help improve your Digital Teaching, Learning, and Assessment practice. For a full list of our approved platforms and technologies, visit our dedicated blog page. 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