The last ALT-C I attended was when it was hosted here in at The University of Edinburgh in the impressive McEwan Hall in 2019, just before the world changed. So it felt appropriate that the opening Keynote by Chris Friend (Keane University, USA) ‘Humane Education: Empathy in Policies, Places, and Platforms’ focused in on the […]

The University of Edinburgh’s recent upgrade to Learn Ultra marks a significant milestone in enhancing its virtual learning environment (VLE) to better support its diverse student body and align with strategic objectives. This blog post explores the key decisions and themes that contributed to the successful delivery of the Learn Ultra upgrade, drawing from the […]

The University of Edinburgh’s upgrade to Learn Ultra, its virtual learning environment (VLE), was a significant step towards enhancing the digital learning experience for students. A comprehensive evaluation, including a detailed student survey, has provided valuable insights into the success of the upgrade. This blog post delves into the key findings from the student survey, […]

My first external conference as a representative of the University of Edinburgh and what a jam packed schedule full of brilliant speakers, networking and lots of ideas to take away (and I couldn’t not give a mention to the excellent catering!).   The Higher Education Marketing Conference takes place yearly, in central London, and brings together […]

We’re excited to share our recent experience at the KitPlus Show in Glasgow, a key event in the UK broadcast industry that brings together leading manufacturers, distributors, and dealers of professional video, AV, and media technology. The show is a fantastic hub for innovation, engagement, and connection, providing free access to industry professionals and the […]

PebbleBash 2024 conference took place at the Surgeon’s Hall in Edinburgh, offering a chance to re-connect with the PebblePad practitioners from the UK and the rest of the world. The University of Edinburgh’s PebblePad service team was actively represented by Robert Chmielewski and Magda Dundas. One of the “active” components of our appearance there was […]

Members of the Online Course Production Team were recently invited to the launch of the latest MOOC, Human Rights-based Approach to Dignity in Care (DIGNISPACE). Marcello Crolla (Instructional Designer) & Ari Badlishah (Digital Engagement Officer) share their experiences of working on the MOOC and the unique opportunity taken by the Dignispace team to create a […]

Following the procurement of a solution to deliver an end to end Short Courses Platform for all non-credit short courses using Instructure (Canvas) and Drieam (Eduframe), we were delighted to attend our first Canvas User group at the University of Birmingham. Whilst we are in the first phases of implementing the learning environment of the […]

It could be argued, that whilst running the UoE’s PebblePad service, we exist in a bit of a bubble given that we tend to focus on supporting colleagues predominantly from within our university. However, from time to time – fuelled by our professional curiosity – we stop and wonder what interesting challenges are faced by […]

The Media team have recently passed their GVC with A2 CofC drone training examinations and are now qualified, commercial drone operators. The course required us to undergo theory and practical training, each requiring separate examinations to achieve accreditation. Drones are now utilised in a great many fields, including, security, agriculture, search and rescue and in […]