eLearning Systems and Tools
Blackboard upgrade – now available for testing
Learn.UQ (Blackboard) will be upgraded to Blackboard Learn SaaS between 25 and 30 December 2020. The test environment is now available to staff, complete with a set of UQ course sites (not including exam sites). Units and staff responsible for non-central elearning tools integrated with Blackboard are asked to complete testing and provide feedback to help@learn.uq.edu.au by 11 December. Any changes made in the Blackboard Learn SaaS test environment will not be saved.
Finalise results
Watch this video (YouTube, 8m 43s) for a step-by-step walk-through of how to finalise your results using the Grade Centre.
Top 5 Finalising grades tips
Reminder: check out our Top 5 tips for finalising grades.
Transfer Exam results - New resource
A new guide is available on now to transfer exam results from your Examinations site back to Grade Centre in your standard Learn.UQ course site.
Check the history of mark changes
Grade Centre logs a record of all changes made to marks during the semester. At the end of the semester, use the View Grades History tool to produce a report that shows all changes and comments, to confirm validity and check for errors.
eProfessionalism - Digital Essentials module
The eProfessionalism module (part of Digital Essentials) contributes to give students the knowledge and skills they need to succeed post-graduation. It is designed to be embedded into courses so students can find the information they need, when they need it.
Online Teaching and Assessment
Video Case Study
Watch this video (YouTube, 2m) to see how Lisa Ottenhaus from Engineering uses Zoom in her course to introduce specialist guest speakers, support studio work, and facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork and projects (YouTube, 2m 0s).
What's on
Webinars and workshops
- Learn.UQ Basics | 24 November
- Course Insights (Learning Analytics) | 25 November
- Learn.UQ Quizzes, Tests and Exams | 30 November
- Gamification with Kahoot! | 3 December
- PadletUQ (Active Learning Tool) | 4 December
- Ready to Teach Week | 2–4 February 2021
eLearning online workshops (self-paced)
- Learn.UQ Basics
- Learn.UQ Quizzes, Tests and Exams
- Virtual Classroom (Zoom)
- Desktop Recording (Kaltura Capture)
- Video Assignment
- Turnitin
- edX (Edge)
Communities of Practice
- Learning Design Community | 26 November
External event
- Empowering Learners for the Age of AI | 10–11 December
Teaching and learning support
eLearning support
For technical support with central eLearning tools, email UQ eLearning support.
eLearning advisers
For tailored advice by qualified teachers on using eLearning tools, including how to select and configure learning technologies. Book a Zoom consultation with an eLearning adviser.
Workshops
eLearning advisers are available to deliver custom workshops in your school or faculty. Organise a custom workshop.
COVID-19 teaching support
ITaLI Staff are available to advise on the policies and procedures relating to the teaching response to COVID-19. Please contact itali@uq.edu.au or book a 30-min Zoom consultation.
Learning designers
For faculty/school level support, please refer to the list of learning designers in your area.