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Opportunities and challenges for smart glasses in teaching, learning and assessment

Variations of smart glasses have been around for years, but newer models are lighter, cheaper and easier to use. Because of this, it’s worth taking another look at what they might offer learners in further and higher education. In our previous post, we explored several current models and what they can do. In this post, […]

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Eyes on me! – Directing attention in 360 Video

One of the major challenges of creating story experiences or learning resources using 360 video footage is how to direct the viewers’ attention when you need to. This post won’t try to answer the the question of why you might want to use 360 video. I’ll assume for now you’ve made that decision. Part of […]

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Can AI unlock open education resources for education? Inside the Jisc-Sylla pilot

Four universities have joined a pilot programme led by Jisc and Sylla to explore how open educational resources (OER) can support more inclusive, affordable and personalised learning.   Building on Coventry University’s success in replacing costly textbooks with open alternatives, the ten-week pilot is testing Sylla’s impact across a broader range of institutions.   Sylla is a tech […]

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Significant changes at Anthology – what you need to know

Anthology, makers of Blackboard have filed for voluntary bankruptcy protection to allow them to restructure. Some clarification and advice for Jisc members

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Transforming education: Jisc Adobe collaboration drives employability and skills development in higher education

How an innovative Jisc and Adobe collaboration is supporting the first cohort of universities to roll out Adobe Express across their campuses through their ‘transforming together’ programme.

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Is your PowerPoint’s version history contributing to climate change?

Chris shows how clearing a document’s redundant version history in OneDrive can have a impact on cloud data storage and carbon footprint.

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Digital Storytelling Community at Digifest

Jisc’s Digifest conference has wrapped for another year. It was as enjoyable, challenging and informative as it’s ever been. The Community Hub area was a new feature this year; a space for the groups that Jisc supports to come together for some rare face to face time. Having launched in January, it seemed a good […]

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Creative approaches to assessment – Dr Rebecca Feasey

Chris talks to Bath Spa’s Dr Rebecca Feasey about her team’s creative approach to assessment in media and communications.

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Online meetings – from Yawn to Yay

Esther Barrett shares her favourite tools and techniques for making your meeting interactive, engaging and accessible for your colleagues