Blogging, discussion forums and groups enable online communities to flourish. Learn how to make the most of our communications tools, resources and service Online Communities Learning Technology provides access to a range of collaboration tools to facilitate communities of learning across departments, schools, the University and our national and international communities. The following resources and training materials provide an overview of a range of collaboration tools within Learn that can engage students in collaborative, active learning activities. Browse our sessions to find what you are looking for. Use the link to jump straight to the session booking information via People & Money . List of training sessions Learn: Using Groups in Learn Ultra Learn: Using Groups in Learn Ultra Event Description: Learn is the University’s virtual learning environment. This session will cover the topics below and give you the opportunity to ask questions about them. The session will last for 1 hour, including time set aside for a Q&A. This is an instructor-led event presented by Rebecca Morris from Educational Design and Engagement, Information Services Group. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course you will be able to: Understand the different group creation methods Create groups with manual enrolment Set up self-enrol groups Edit groups Set up a group assignment Import and export groups Delete a group Message a group Create a group Collaborate room Book on to a training course: Staff Learn: Communication Tools in Learn Ultra Learn: Communication Tools in Learn Ultra Learn is the University’s virtual learning environment. This online session will cover the topics below and give you the opportunity to ask questions about them. The session will last for 1 hour, including 20-30 minutes set aside for Q&A. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course you will be able to: Identify good practice in the use of Learn communication tools Set up and use a journal Set up and use a discussion board Set up a WordPress blog View discussion analytics Use messages Add and use conversations Create and schedule announcements Book on to a training course: Staff Academic Blogging: Blogging to build your professional profile Academic Blogging: Blogging to build your professional profile This workshop will introduce you to the Academic Blogging Service and provide an overview of the benefits of professional blogging, writing for blogs, understanding privacy, copyright and open licensing, and how to amplify your blog with social media. The workshop will also guide participants through the process of setting up a new blog, choosing a theme, adding posts, and managing privacy and access permissions. Links to additional support resources and course will be provided. Learning Outcomes: The University’s Academic Blogging Service The benefits of professional blogging Writing for blogs Amplifying your blog with social media Dealing with comments and managing access permissions Setting up a blog on blogs.ed.ac.uk Choosing your blog theme Adding posts and media to your blog Book on to a training course: StaffBook on to a training course: Students Workshop materials Please note: Booking for staff is via People & Money. If you do not have access to People & Money and would like to enrol in any training session please contact us via IS Helpline. If you cannot find what you are looking for, let us know and we will do our best to meet your needs. Get in touch with the IS Helpline This article was published on 2024-10-08
