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Is using emojis okay for accessibility and inclusion?

By Chris Girdler,

To use emojis effectively for all readers, use them sparingly and never in place of a word.

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Feeding back on feedback – a report for cultural change

By Marty van de Weyer,

Based on a report that uncovers the learner experience of feedback, we ask reflective questions that can be considered in your own feedback practice.

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Make a splash in Microsoft Teams: increasing engagement during synchronous online classes

By Sally Creagh,

Sally Creagh and Sylvia Singh share ideas to consider for virtual class design in MS Teams, plus a case study from Amara Atif.

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How to communicate clearly while wearing a face mask

By Chris Girdler,

Face masks are now commonly being worn as protection from COVID-19. How can we overcome them stifling clear communication in the classroom?

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Talking MS Teams with Dr Jurgen Schulte

By Phillip Mills,

Maybe you're intrigued by Microsoft Teams, but don't know how or when it could help your students. Dr Jurgen Schulte has used Teams successfully in a number of subjects, so I chatted to him about how he got started.

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WCAG 2.0AA: Where Can Accessibility Go 2… Oh, Actually Awesome!

By Sarah Houbolt,

This thing called WCAG 2.0 AA, what exactly is that?

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4 things to consider when using video and digital content to reach wider audiences (and how to get it right) – Part One

By Matthew Vella,

Have you ever told someone about a book and their reply was "I'll just watch the movie"? Reading is an important part of both learning and teaching, but as a communication platform it isn't always the most engaging. In this post, we explore some things to consider when using...

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What is “scaffolding” and how can you use it to support the development of your students’ communication skills?

By Susan Hoadley,

People talk about providing scaffolding for assignments but what does it look like and how does it support the development of communication skills?

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Balanced Teaching Period 2017: Orientation and Week 1 Guides

By Elaine Huber,

Are you preparing for the start of Autumn Session? These guides will provide you with some different ideas that you can use. If you have already tried one of them, perhaps its time to upgrade to the next level.

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The best things in life are free images

By Lucy Arthur,

Searching for high quality images to use in teaching and learning, free from copyright, licensing or cheesiness issues?

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