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Best Grading Practices using MyCourses From a student’s viewpoint, a well-structured and transparent grading system plays an important role in shaping their perception of the assessment’s clarity and fairness in evaluating their achievements. Additionally, from a
A new student video assignment tool in MyCourses Video assignments provide a versatile and effective tool for teaching and learning, offering benefits in terms of engagement and active learning. Video assignments have been found to enhance flexibility, promote collaboration
Tips for teachers to check on their MyCourses spaces when creating a new course MyCourses has been updated again during summer break and like every year, there are changes. We have listed some things that are good to check when you are creating a new
Breaking barriers – Tips for inclusive course design Picture: Aalto University / Aleksi Poutanen As the new academic year approaches and the buzz of preparation fills the air, it is essential to reflect on a crucial question: Is
Työnohjaus – Miten siitä voi olla hyötyä opetustyössä? Kuva: Vardan Papikyan, Unsplash Työnohjaus on ”työhön liittyvien kysymysten, kokemusten ja tunteiden tarkastelua ja jäsentämistä koulutetun työnohjaajan avulla” (https://www.aalto.fi/fi/palvelut/tyonohjaus). Aallossa työnohjausta hyödyntävät
Digipedagogigal training weeks in August Welcome to start teaching on a new academic year with Teacher Services digiteam in August! We are here to support you. Come to discuss your ideas and find solutions and best
Peergrade not available after the 31st of December 2023! Company behind the Peergrade has been acquired by Multiverse. Because of this the Peergrade will not be available after 31st of December 2023. If you are planning to use
New in Thinglink – Guided virtual tours Image: Tours editor In the previous posting, as an easy-to-use tool for making augmented 2D images, -videos, and virtual 360° tours, the Thinglink service was introduced.
Coming soon: better user experience in MyCourses On June 12, 2023, MyCourses will be updated to a new Moodle version. Moodle 4.1 offers a more user-friendly platform for teachers and students, with new features and improvements that make
Turnitin and detection of AI-generated text Many of you already know that Turnitin, the company that provides us with the similarity-checking system known to us by the same name, launched its AI detection tool on 4 April