Malcolm  Bodley  &  Maryse  Fisher  Jisc  Regional  Support  Centre      

RSC  Eastern  update  

VLE  Forum  

10:50 Welcome, Introduction Chris Boon

11:00 Vikki Liogier and Ricahrd Mathews Moodle and Edmodo

11:45 Refreshment break

12:00 ‘Around the region’

13:00 Lunch

13:45 Charlie Williams, Oaklands College, Improving user experience in Moodle  

14:30 Steve Catton, RSC South East, Flipped classroom and Mobiles

15:15 Bedford College ‘Grade Tracker’ update & RSC Eastern Update

15:30 Close

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Latest  News  

I  have  taken  over  the  editorship  of  the  RSC  UK  blog.  Over  the  past  month  we  have  published  a  series  of  10  posts  around  Safer  Internet  Day,  receiving  more  than  1700  views.  If  you  require  any  ILT  hints  and  tips,  resources  or  case  studies  you  should  be  able  to  find  them  here.  

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RSC  UK  Blog  

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BYOD  Toolkit:    Jisc  Legal:  http://bit.ly/1o0rofG  

     

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Latest  News  

The  Learning  Resource  Centre  at  Huntingdonshire  Regional  College  has  been  delivering  Information  Skills,  e-­‐Safety  and  Inductions  using  online  tutorials  developed  with  Xerte.  This  has  allowed  the  college  to  engage  learners,  develop  information  and  independent  learning  skills,  and  improve  learner  employability  and  progression  prospects.  

 

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Latest  case  study  

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Latest  News  

In  the  latest  of  his  short  videos,  RSC  Eastern  Technical  Advisor,  Thomas  Rochford,  examines  the  Tesco  Hudl  tablet,  demonstrating  how  the  device  works  with  different  web  browsers,  Moodle,  Office  365,  and  Sharepoint.    

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Thomas’s  Tech  Review  

bit.ly/thomastechhudl  

Latest  Resources  

This  package  includes  a  short  reference  guide  for  universities,  colleges  and  learning  providers  to  ensure  risks  are  recognised  and  managed  appropriately,  and  essential  top  tips  to  help  institutions  manage  the  use  of  social  media  effectively.    

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Social  Media  Guidance  from  Jisc  Legal  

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Latest  Resources  

This  excellent  website  offers  a  range  of  fun,  interactive  resources  to  provide  clear  advice  on  the  essentials  for  enjoying  a  safe  experience  online.  For  students,  staff  and  everyday  use.  

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Cyber  Streetwise  

www.cyberstreetwise.com  

Latest  Resources  

Tablet  rocket  allows  you  to  enter  the  details  of  various  tablet  devices  to  compare  specs,  reviews  and  usability.  

 

Top  Ten  Reviews  gives  side  by  side  comparisons,  reviewing  hardware,  display,  communication  and  help  and  support  

 

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Tablet  guides  and  comparisons  

http://tablets-­‐review.toptenreviews.com/  

tabletrocket.com/  

Thank  you!  

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