Assessment and exams
Control the release of results
During marking or moderation, you may not be ready for students to see their results. To control the release of results from Turnitin, Blackboard assignments and tests you need to carefully set both the individual tool settings and the Grade Centre column settings (Hide from Students on/off).
Availability of learning resources for supplementary and deferred exams
Help students prepare for supplementary and deferred exam by ensuring learning resources and Zoom recordings remain accessible to students.
Finalise results
The following video provides a step-by-step guide to finalise your results using Grade Centre.
Watch this video (YouTube, 8m 43s) >>
Top 7 tips for finalising grades
Reminder: check out our Top 7 tips for finalising grades.
View tips for finalising grades >>
Direct upload of multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
Do you have machine-marked MCQs in your final exam? If so, you can directly upload marked MCQ test results to Grade Centre. The following video guides you through how to upload paper-based MCQ test results to Grade Centre using the provided results spreadsheet.
Watch the video (YouTube, 8m 12s) >>
Generate past exam papers for the Library
Use the Printer Bookmarklet to save Blackboard Test exams as a PDF for proofreading purposes or to provide a past exam paper to the library.
Learn how to save a Test as a PDF guide >>
Accidental deletion of content from Learn.UQ
In the event of accidental deletion of course data, please contact help@elearning.uq.edu.au as soon as possible. The earlier the contact, the greater the chances of data recovery.
Report accidental deletion from Learn.UQ >>
Order your Semester 1 site(s) now
Learn how to order your Learn.UQ (Blackboard) and edX (Edge) course sites in preparation for Semester 1.
See the Course requests guide >>
Ready to Teach Week EOIs
Ready to Teach Week (7–10 February) is a program of online and in-person activities designed to help you prepare course materials for the upcoming semester.
Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to present at the event are now open and will close on Sunday 28 November.
Express your interest to present >>
Teaching and Learning Week recordings
Thank you to everyone involved in Teaching and Learning Week (T&L Week). The event saw over 870 attendees and included over 90 presenters across more than 27 in-person and online sessions, most of which were recorded and are now available to watch online.
Teaching stories celebrating inclusion and student belonging
Aligning with the T&L Week theme of Inclusion, the following teaching stories celebrating inclusion and student belonging were published during T&L Week:
- Visionary educator wants universities to be disability champions
- Innovative UQ lecturer uses TikTok teaching to engage students
- The Ripple effect: making waves in teaching and learning
HigherEd Heroes podcast: What factors have the biggest impact on student learning?
In this episode, Al and Seb speak to Prof John Hattie (University of Melbourne) about the few key factors that have the biggest impact on student learning, based on an analysis of more than 300 million students from around the globe (the world’s largest evidence-based study).
Creating learning journeys in Learn.UQ
View the guide on how to create learning journeys in Learn.UQ, combining elements of UQ’s virtual learning environment into a sequence. The guide is designed for staff at any skill level and only includes robust supported tools. You can also self-enrol to the exemplar site.
Digital learning design and development
The ITaLI Digital Learning Uplift (DLU) team is available to help design and develop learning assets and experiences for your course. The DLU team consists of specialists in learning design, media production, learning analytics, and learning technology.
Digital Essentials – Employability module
The ITaLI Digital Learning Uplift (DLU) team is available to help design and develop learning assets and experiences for your course. The DLU team consists of specialists in learning design, media production, learning analytics, and learning technology.
UQ ePortfolio system - Semester 2, 2022
The UQ ePortfolio system allows students to digitally showcase their work and skills, helping them understand and communicate their employability. The system facilitates the tracking of student learning and development at the course and program level, as well as supporting collaborative, multi-modal and reflective assessment practices. Program leads and course coordinators interested in using this system in Semester 2, 2022 should submit a Request to meet by 25 February, 2022.
What's on
eLearning workshops and webinars
- Active Learning with Zoom | 23 November
- Turnitin | 24 November, 14 December
- edX (Edge) | 25 November
- PadletUQ | 30 November
- Identifying Contract Cheating | 1 December
- H5P (Interactive Learning Objects) | 2 December
- Course Insights | 6 December
- Learn.UQ Basics | 7 December
- Desktop Recording | 9 December
- Ed Discussion Board | 13 December
View all eLearning workshops and webinars >>
Other events and courses
- Graphics and slide decks for teaching and learning video | 23 November
- Writing and presenting educational video | 2 December
- Ready to Teach Week | 7–10 February 2022
External events
- National Students as Partners (SAP) Roundtable 2021 | 23–25 November
- TEQSA 2021 – Annual Conference | 25 November
Teaching and learning support
eLearning support
For technical support with central eLearning tools, email eLearning support.
eLearning advisors
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 advisor.
Workshops
eLearning advisors are available to deliver custom workshops in your school or faculty. Organise a custom workshop.
Teaching support
ITaLI staff are available to offer pedagogical advice. 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.