PebblePad Release 2023.1 – System downtime

Pebble Pad has just announced the first release of 2023. Release version: 2023.1 Release date: 31 January 2022 Release time: 07.00 am (GMT / UTC +0) Possible Downtime: 30 minutes Included in this release: Embed digital badges and microcredentials Updates to Canvas and Moodle LTI 1.3 integrations ​​​​​​​Two new embed services supported Microsoft Forms – Continue Reading…

Digital Etiquette (netiquette) – Discussion Boards

As a follow up to my previous post Making discussion boards work, I have put together some guidance aimed at students that covers netiquette in relation to using discussion boards in a educational setting. These guidelines will be re-purposed into a student guide about Digital Citizenship with further topics such as email and use of virtual Continue Reading…

Making discussion boards work

Use of discussion boards can bring a whole host of benefits to the learning experience. It can help students develop a number of skills including digital citizenship, writing in the language of a discipline, debating, asynchronous dialogue and critical thinking to name but a few. It is also an opportunity for tutors to give feedback Continue Reading…