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Helga Gunnarsdottir

Assessed Student Presentations – which methods should you choose?

January 22, 2021January 18, 2021 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

Panopto and Collaborate can both be used for assessed student presentations – which is best for your scenario? Continue Reading Assessed Student Presentations – which methods should you choose?

An introduction to hybrid teaching

November 13, 2020 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

A guide for teaching in situations where some of your students are in the physical classroom and others are online. Continue Reading An introduction to hybrid teaching

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The Collaborate Assessment Tool

November 10, 2020 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

This is a series of short videos on how to use the new Blackboard Collaborate Assessment tool with your students. Continue Reading The Collaborate Assessment Tool

Adding Mentimeter quizzes to Panopto recordings

September 15, 2020September 9, 2020 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

You can use Mentimeter within your Panopto recordings to keep them interactive just as you would in a classroom. Continue Reading Adding Mentimeter quizzes to Panopto recordings

Student Presentations in PowerPoint

July 20, 2020 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

Some instructions for your students on using PowerPoint to record if they are unable to use Kaltura. Continue Reading Student Presentations in PowerPoint

Captioning Kaltura Recordings Automatically

July 6, 2020 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

Quickly add captions to all your Kaltura recordings. Continue Reading Captioning Kaltura Recordings Automatically

Student tips for watching Panopto recordings

February 26, 2021June 11, 2020 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

Here are some tips that students might find helpful when watching Panopto event capture recordings. Continue Reading Student tips for watching Panopto recordings

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Statistics from Blackboard Collaborate sessions

May 20, 2020 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

The Interactive Tutorials Report in Collaborate shows you who joined your live sessions. Continue Reading Statistics from Blackboard Collaborate sessions

Recording presentations in PowerPoint

July 20, 2020April 28, 2020 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

The recording feature in PowerPoint presents a convenient alternative to using Panopto to create desktop recordings. The main benefit of recording in PowerPoint is that each slide is an independent… Continue Reading Recording presentations in PowerPoint

Adding Quizzes in Panopto

December 10, 2020March 2, 2020 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

A simple way to add quizzes into your Panopto recordings. Continue Reading Adding Quizzes in Panopto

Kaltura (desktop recording)

February 25, 2021July 1, 2019 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

Record, upload, manage and deliver video and audio files. Enable students to record and submit video assignments Continue Reading Kaltura (desktop recording)

Creating a PowerPoint Presentation with Narration

April 16, 2020March 29, 2019 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

Read on to find out how to add a narrative to your PowerPoint presentation. Continue Reading Creating a PowerPoint Presentation with Narration

Accessing the Panopto Statistics

May 20, 2020March 14, 2019 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

If you are using Panopto, you might be interested in viewing the statistics for your recordings. Continue Reading Accessing the Panopto Statistics

Using PowerPoint Presenter Mode

December 13, 2019January 25, 2019 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

We show you how to use Presenter Mode to hide your PowerPoint notes from your audience. Continue Reading Using PowerPoint Presenter Mode

Technical support in the classroom

June 3, 2020September 6, 2018 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

Knowing who to contact if you experience any technical difficulties in the classroom can save you considerable time and minimise any disruption to teaching. Continue Reading Technical support in the classroom

Dewis tests v Blackboard tests: which one do I choose?

October 30, 2019August 17, 2018 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

The first consideration would be the type of questions your test needs to have. Blackboard has a wider variety of question types and, depending on the subject matter of the test, this may be the deciding factor. Continue Reading Dewis tests v Blackboard tests: which one do I choose?

What is Dewis?

October 30, 2019August 17, 2018 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

Have you come across references to Dewis and were unsure of what it is? Does the module you teach involve numeracy and maths? Continue Reading What is Dewis?

Panopto on a lectern PC routine

February 25, 2021March 9, 2018 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

Following these tips should help your Panopto experience in the classroom go smoothly. Continue Reading Panopto on a lectern PC routine

Annotate slides while presenting PowerPoint slideshow

April 15, 2020October 17, 2017 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

We are often asked for advice about annotating slides and pointing out things on slides during a lecture. This is often in connection with recording the lecture with Panopto, where… Continue Reading Annotate slides while presenting PowerPoint slideshow

Using Collaborate Ultra for one-to-one sessions

February 26, 2021August 9, 2017 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

The term ‘webinar’ is perhaps mostly associated with meeting with a group of people, however the technology used for webinars can also be used very effectively as a way of… Continue Reading Using Collaborate Ultra for one-to-one sessions

Feedback Icons in Blackboard Collaborate webinars

December 11, 2020May 31, 2017 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

Encouraging students to use the feedback icons not only keeps them engaged, it gives you feedback too Continue Reading Feedback Icons in Blackboard Collaborate webinars

BB Student – an app for accessing Blackboard on mobile devices

December 10, 2020May 15, 2017 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

Find out what students using a smartphone see on Blackboard Continue Reading BB Student – an app for accessing Blackboard on mobile devices

Using Polling in a Blackboard Collaborate Webinar

October 30, 2019April 25, 2017 by Helga Gunnarsdottir

One way of making webinars more interactive, engaging and useful for learners is to use polling Continue Reading Using Polling in a Blackboard Collaborate Webinar

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