Blended Learning

Trust before transactions: what digital learning teaches us about human connection

Engagement rarely begins with systems. It begins with trust – and trust has to be designed for.

Fostering independent learning in Building Information Modelling (BIM) through interactive video quizzes

Dr Abhinesh Prabhakaran explores how interactive video quizzes enhance engagement and independent learning in BIM education.

Applying UDL in Blackboard Ultra to improve the student learning experience

Blackboard Ultra | Blended Learning | Inclusive Learning | Learning Design

Senior Lecturer in Public Health, Zheng Feei Ma considers applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in Blackboard Ultra to improve student learning experience in diverse, multicultural classrooms

Active blended learning and Blackboard Ultra

Active learning | Blackboard Ultra | Blended Learning | Learning Design

This article explores the crucial distinction between supplementary and active blended approaches and suggests ways you can use Blackboard Ultra to enhance your blended teaching practice.

Attendance vs engagement: Rethinking what counts

Blackboard Ultra | Blended Learning | Immersive Learning | Inclusive Learning

With the move to Blackboard Ultra, Marieke Guy explores attendance and engagement in both online and in-person spaces

From me to we: The art of crafting courses in Blackboard

Blackboard Ultra | Blended Learning | Inclusive Learning

Sam Crowley explores a thought-provoking session led by Sarah Hallam, Senior Education Consultant from Anthology on how how we can ensure that our Blackboard Courses are designed to support the student experience.

Strategies for building inclusive and effective online student communities

Blended Learning | Digital Pedagogy | Inclusive Learning

This post looks at practical strategies for creating inclusive and engaging online communities in academic settings.

Blackboard: From critic to champion

Blackboard Ultra | Blended Learning | Case study

Dr Paul Redford shares his insights and experiences from using the updated Blackboard Ultra VLE on his fully online Master’s programme in Education Leadership.

Learning design – what is it?

The Digital Learning Service at UWE - how we can help.

A film about UWE staff and students using Seppo for active learning

Active learning | Blended Learning | Case study | CATE | Seppo

Seppo is an innovative way to make learning richer, more engaging and more fun!

Using Xerte to make learning materials more engaging and accessible

How one module has used Xerte to make learning more engaging.

Make learning more accessible using Microsoft’s Immersive Reader

Explore the tools that make Microsoft's Immersive Reader great for accessibility.

Basics | Blended Learning | Teaching Tools

What is blended learning and why should you use it?

Bite-sized: Making recorded lectures more engaging

Acquisition | Blended Learning | Digital Capability | Staff Development

This video gives a range of tips (technical and practical) to help prepare engaging recorded lectures.

Blended Learning Essentials – free online courses

Blended Learning | Digital Capability | Staff Development

These free online courses are designed to help you understand the benefits of blended learning and how to make more effective use of technology to support your learners.