{"id":9037,"date":"2024-06-07T09:18:24","date_gmt":"2024-06-07T09:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/?p=9037"},"modified":"2024-06-07T09:18:24","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T09:18:24","slug":"digital-learning-news-june-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.loucoll.ac.uk\/learningtechnology\/2024\/06\/07\/digital-learning-news-june-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Digital Learning News June 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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

In this month\u2019s issue, you can find fascinating news, important updates, advice, training, and inspiration to help improve your Digital Teaching, Learning, and Assessment practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

LearnZone Rollover 24\/25<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Our annual LearnZone rollovers will be taking place this July for FE and HE LearnZone, and the StaffZone platforms.
During this time staff and students will not be able to access LearnZone. You can find the dates for these rollovers below. Keep an eye out on our blog for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FE LearnZone<\/strong> rollover will take place over 3 days Wednesday 3 July \u2013 Friday 5 July<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HE LearnZone <\/strong>rollover will take place on Wednesday 3 July<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

StaffZone <\/strong>rollover will take place over 3 days Wednesday 3 July \u2013 Friday 5 July<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Teams Classwork<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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In last month\u2019s survey question, we asked if you were using the Microsoft Teams Classwork feature. We have now posted a Teams Classwork blog<\/a> which is the quickest way to get up to speed with this fantastic feature.
Alternatively, if you want to learn more about Microsoft Teams’ key features, take our online course Core Skills: Microsoft Teams<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Goodbye Flip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Microsoft has announced that after twelve years, video discussion platform Flip (once known as Flipgrid) will be retired. The website and mobile apps will become view-only from Monday 1 July<\/strong>, and you will no longer be able to create new groups, topics, or videos.
Find out more in our blog post<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Quizizz Online Training<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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Not that long ago we promoted on our blog that Quizizz had introduced a free for schools<\/a> programme, meaning teachers can take advantage of some great features.
If you have not used Quizizz before or need a refresher on how it works, we have put together some online training so you can get up to speed; head over to StaffZone<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

AI Prompt of the Month <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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This month\u2019s prompt is\u2026 \u2018Problem-solving Activities<\/a><\/a>\u2019. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try customising this prompt to help in the creation of challenging problem-solving activities to use with your learners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We encourage you to share your top prompt through our<\/a> AI Prompts online form<\/a>. You can find all our prompts on our blog<\/a>. If you are new to the world of AI, you can learn all about it and test out constructing your first prompt in our online StaffZone training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need further guidance or have any concerns regarding AI misconduct, please email us<\/a>.<\/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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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