{"id":8443,"date":"2024-02-09T13:45:03","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T13:45:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/?p=8443"},"modified":"2024-02-09T13:45:03","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T13:45:03","slug":"digital-learning-news-february-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2024\/02\/09\/digital-learning-news-february-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Learning News February 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Welcome<\/strong> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this issue, we share news, resources, CPD opportunities, and what we have been doing recently to help improve your Digital Teaching, Learning, and Assessment practice.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4ae54af7d4ca987267f27fb5d48f0d70\" style=\"color:#f21c1c\"><strong>Feedback Question<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In this month\u2019s question, we\u2019re asking you if our recent AI training has boosted your confidence when using AI in your practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are keen to hear as much feedback as possible, and we appreciate everyone who participates in each month\u2019s question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Select the image below to take part in this month\u2019s survey or <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/8SbDNBXd66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visit this link<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/8SbDNBXd66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"747\" height=\"264\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/AI-Confidence.png\" alt=\"Screenshot of the Feedback Survey question and link to the Forms question. After attending the AI training has it given you the confidence to start using AI in your working practice? \" class=\"wp-image-8444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/AI-Confidence.png 747w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/AI-Confidence-300x106.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 747px) 100vw, 747px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\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:#e4297c\"><strong>News<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Core Skills: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/strong><\/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\/2023\/11\/AI.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"251\" height=\"227\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2023\/11\/AI.jpg\" alt=\"AI Icon\" class=\"wp-image-8279\" style=\"width:129px;height:auto\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>On Tuesday 6th February, the Quality and Digital Learning Teams successfully ran multiple CPD sessions on AI, Where staff got hands-on experience of using Microsoft Copilot. Staff were also shown how AI can help their workload and support students. We also launched our <a href=\"https:\/\/staffzone.loucoll.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=519\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Core Skills: Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/a> StaffZone course for staff new and old to work through as a part of our Discover Pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unlock the Power of Edpuzzle Pro<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2023\/12\/edpuzzle-Logo.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"859\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2023\/12\/edpuzzle-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"edpuzzle Logo\" class=\"wp-image-8378\" style=\"width:107px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2023\/12\/edpuzzle-Logo.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2023\/12\/edpuzzle-Logo-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2023\/12\/edpuzzle-Logo-768x660.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We are thrilled to announce, we have upgraded to an Edpuzzle Pro Account! Edpuzzle is a fantastic online tool that allows you to transform any video into an interactive lesson for your students. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Edpuzzle, you can add questions, comments, audio, and more to any video from YouTube or other sources. You can also track your students&#8217; progress and understanding with analytics and feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get started, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/staffzone.loucoll.ac.uk\/course\/view.php?id=521#section-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edpuzzle training on StaffZone<\/a> and discover how easy and fun Edpuzzle is to use.<\/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 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0ba4e1\"><strong>What\u2019s Happening<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><strong>Anatomy VR session with Beauty<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In January, we ran another successful VR session with two Beauty Therapy classes..<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students looked at different body parts using our <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/tVezu9IngoQ?si=wOHEubYAN68CtOrb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3D Organon anatomy app<\/a> on the VR headsets and iPads for a truly immersive lesson, that they all enjoyed.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7489-cropped-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7489-cropped-735x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A student wearing a virtual reality headsets in a beauty salon\" class=\"wp-image-8447\" style=\"width:321px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7489-cropped-735x1024.jpg 735w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7489-cropped-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7489-cropped-768x1070.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7489-cropped-1102x1536.jpg 1102w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7489-cropped-1470x2048.jpg 1470w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7489-cropped-1033x1440.jpg 1033w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7489-cropped-scaled.jpg 1837w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7498-cropped-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"676\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7498-cropped-676x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Two students wearing virtual reality headsets in a beauty salon\" class=\"wp-image-8446\" style=\"width:296px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7498-cropped-676x1024.jpg 676w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7498-cropped-198x300.jpg 198w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7498-cropped-768x1163.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7498-cropped-1014x1536.jpg 1014w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7498-cropped-1352x2048.jpg 1352w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7498-cropped-951x1440.jpg 951w, https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/files\/2024\/02\/IMG_7498-cropped-scaled.jpg 1690w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 676px) 100vw, 676px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\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\"><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:21% 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 rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Digital Learning Team<\/a>&nbsp;for more information, guidance, and support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome In this issue, we share news, resources, CPD opportunities, and what we 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