{"id":12216,"date":"2026-11-05T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-05T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/?p=12216"},"modified":"2026-11-04T16:51:17","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T16:51:17","slug":"digital-learning-news-november-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2026\/11\/05\/digital-learning-news-november-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Learning News November 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

In this issue, we share news, top tips, and resources \u2013 all to help improve your digital teaching, learning, and assessment practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Digital Learning courses and resources, head over to Digital Learning Pathways<\/a> on StaffZone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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News<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Canva Essentials for students<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n
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As part of the Digital Skills pathway<\/a> for students on LearnZone, please promote Canva Essentials<\/a> in your classes. We’re currently developing this pathway and will be adding new courses over time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to improve your Canva skills, why not complete our Canva training on StaffZone<\/a> instead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Set Up a Passkey for Microsoft<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n
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When signing in to your Microsoft account, you may have recently noticed prompts to set up a Passkey. To help you understand and use this new sign-in method, the IT team has created a handy step-by-step guide. The guide explains how to securely access your account using a Passkey and QR code authentication, with a simple walkthrough to help you complete the sign-in process quickly, safely, and with confidence. Learn how to set up a Passkey<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Access to Wayground<\/strong> licence <\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n
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Just a reminder, you can use your college Microsoft login <\/strong>to create a Wayground account<\/a> and access our full licence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To be enrolled on the College Group Wayground licence, <\/strong>email Digital Learning<\/strong> <\/a>(digitallearning@loucoll.ac.uk), and we will add you to the licence. Learn more about Wayground in our training on StaffZone<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top Tips and Resources<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Turnitin Training<\/strong><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n
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Get assignment-season ready with our Turnitin course<\/a><\/strong>. Designed to help you confidently create Turnitin assignments<\/strong> on LearnZone or Teams, navigate submission inboxes and settings<\/strong>, and mark work effectively<\/strong> in the Feedback Studio. You\u2019ll also learn how to upload templates and rubrics<\/strong> to streamline marking and use Similarity <\/strong>and AI reports<\/strong> to support fair and consistent assessment. Perfect for making the busiest time of year a little smoother and smarter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Approved Platforms & Technologies<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

You can find a list of all our Approved Platforms & Technologies<\/a> to enhance digital teaching, learning, and assessment on our blog. There, you will find Our Recommended Technologies<\/strong> (applications for which we have full licences), alongside a list of Third-party Authorised Apps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For any third-party apps, use only free <\/strong>accounts unless previously agreed with Digital Learning. You must not<\/strong> upload student or business-sensitive data to these apps. Do not sign up for additional trials. Please check with the Digital Learning Team before using any other third-party technologies and tools online or otherwise. All paid-for applications need to be approved by the Head of Digital Learning and Libraries and the Executive Director of IT and Transformational Change Programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top Tip<\/strong> – Shortcut<\/strong> – Instant answers<\/strong> to maths questions<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n
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If you type in a maths question using the search<\/strong> box<\/strong> on the toolbar of your computer (or by pressing the Windows key<\/strong><\/strong>), a calculator will automatically appear and answer the question, saving you time opening the calculator app or searching for the answer on the internet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What’s Happening<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

3D Printing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our printers have been busy printing since the start of the term, producing several educational prints to enhance teaching and learning. We wanted to share our latest Animal Care prints with you, including animal and plant cell models, microscope slides, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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You can learn more about 3D printing here<\/a> or explore MakerWorld<\/a> and Printables<\/a> for some great 3D models. If you find an educational model you would like us to print, or if you need any help or information, don\u2019t hesitate to contact us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Help and Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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As always, contact the Digital Learning Team<\/a> for more information, guidance, and support. You can also book a coaching session here: Digital Learning Coaching<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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