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Delivering Curriculum Online CDN has just launched a new Resource Bank of guides for Online/Blended Delivery. They have worked closely with the sector to create a core set of useful guides in the following five areas to support delivery for the upcoming academic year: Designing for Online/Blended Delivery Preparing Materials Education for All Managing the Online Space Formative Assessment and Feedback For each area, they have chosen two primary resources that covers relevant and practical information in a very concise format (10-15 minutes). If you want to dive deeper, there are two longer reads (around 1 hour). Finally, they have chosen a single longer resource – either an online course or significant read to explore an area in more detail. Check out the Online/Blended Delivery Resource Bank here Take a moment and listen to Kenji Lamb, Digital and Innovation Lead, provide a two-minute introduction to the online/blended delivery section of the resource bank:

We’re thrilled to share some innovative news that’s set to make teaching and learning even more dynamic at West College Scotland. You can now tap into a shared library of open educational resources powered by the H5P OER Hub — a growing collection of high-quality, interactive content created by educators from around the world. Whether you’re looking for engaging quizzes, interactive videos, or activities to inspire your students, this shared library is packed with ready-to-use materials that can save you time and spark fresh ideas in your teaching practice. Best of all, this is easily accessible and available at no extra cost. What’s in It for You? • Explore a vibrant catalogue of interactive teaching and learning content from the global education community. • Save time on prep by integrating ready-made activities straight into your courses. • Innovate your teaching with interactive resources that enhance student engagement. How to Access the Shared Resources Getting started is quick and straightforward: Find content inside the editor: Whenever you create or edit H5P content you’ll see a “Get Shared Content” option. Browse and select Select that option to browse the shared library, search for resources relevant to your subject, and insert them directly into your course. This new shared library is an exciting leap forward in making high-quality teaching materials more accessible and collaborative for our educators. Jump in, explore, and let it inspire your next great lesson!

Digital learning supports blended delivery, flexible study routes, and inclusive practice. The updates to Articulate 360 introduces several practical improvements, with Rise 360 offering particularly useful enhancements that align well with everyday FE teaching needs. Below are the key updates, with a particular focus on enhancements within Rise 360 Manage Blocks — Faster Updates and Smarter Reuse Updating online learning materials can be time-consuming, especially when courses need adapted for different cohorts or delivery modes. The new Manage Blocks  feature allows you to select, move, duplicate, or reorganise multiple content blocks in one action, rather than editing content block by block. This makes it easier to keep materials up to date while maintaining consistency across courses. Try this in Rise: Open a lesson, select Manage Blocks, highlight several blocks, and drag them into a new order or copy them into another lesson. AI-Generated Captions — Currently Unavailable, but One to Watch You may notice that Rise 360 now includes AI-generated captioning tools designed to automatically create captions for video content. At present, these AI features are not yet available to use. Once accessible, this functionality has strong potential to: Reduce the time required to caption videos Support accessibility expectations more efficiently Improve consistency across digital learning materials For now, captions will continue to be created using existing methods. However, this update signals a positive direction for future accessibility support. AI Image Generation — Currently Unavailable, but Promising Rise 360 also includes enhanced AI image generation tools , allowing authors to create subject-specific visuals directly within the platform. At present, we’re not able to use these AI image generation features  within our institutional setup. In the future, this could support FE staff by: Creating contextualised visuals for vocational subjects Reducing reliance on generic stock imagery Quickly tailoring visuals to learner cohorts and subject areas Although unavailable at the moment, this feature highlights how AI could support more relevant and engaging learning design.  AI in Articulate 360 — Not Available Yet, but Worth Watching Articulate is increasingly embedding AI across its tools. At present, AI functionality is not yet available. As these features become available, they could: Speed up content creation and updating Support accessibility and inclusive design Help adapt materials for different learner needs For now, this is best viewed as a future opportunity rather than a current capability. In Summary The latest Rise 360 updates focus on saving time, improving flexibility, and strengthening accessibility  — These enhancements offer realistic, practical ways to improve digital learning design without increasing lecturer workload. As we continue to develop digital learning across West College Scotland, it’s worth keeping in mind that accessibility is essential for some, but useful for all .

A curated list of educational podcasts. Podcasts Podcasts are an incredible way to dive fresh ideas, explore diverse perspectives, and take a moment to reflect on your own practices! This exciting curated collection is here to boost your teaching, learning, and professional development journey at West College Scotland. Use these fantastic resources as a springboard - listen, reflect, and envision how you can apply these insights in your own context. We’d love to hear your podcast recommendations to help grow this vibrant space! Filter by Category Creativity & Engagement Digital & Innovation Further Education & Research Pedagogy & Teaching Practice Scottish Education & System Thinking Wellbeing & Professional Growth Filter by Tags Select Tags Talking Their Language (Helen Bodell) Explore This Podcast More Less Focus: Communication, learner engagement Focuses on understanding learners and improving communication to enhance engagement. Why it Matters at WCS: Supports a more student-centred approach to teaching and support. Reflect: How well do you understand your learners’ needs and perspectives? Typical length: 34 minutes Categories: Creativity & Engagement Communication, Learner Voice, Engagement The EdTech Podcast Explore This Podcast More Less Focus: Digital learning, innovation Explores how technology is shaping the future of education, including AI and digital tools. Why it Matters at WCS: Supports innovation and digital transformation across the College. Reflect: What digital tool or approach could enhance your learners’ experience? Typical length: 30 - 60 minutes Categories: Digital & Innovation Digital Learning, Innovation, AI Evidence Based Education Podcast Explore This Podcast More Less Focus: Research-informed teaching Explores how evidence and research can improve teaching, learning and assessment. Why it Matters at WCS: Supports “data to difference” thinking and improving learner outcomes. Reflect: What evidence could you use to evaluate your teaching? Typical length: 43 minutes Categories: Further Education & Research Research-Informed Teaching, Assessment Cult of Pedagogy Explore This Podcast More Less Focus: Practical teaching strategies A widely respected podcast offering accessible, evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning. Why it Matters at WCS: Provides practical ideas that can be applied immediately in the classroom. Reflect: Which strategy could you trial with your learners this week? Typical length: 38 minutes Categories: Pedagogy & Teaching Practice Teaching Strategies, Evidence-Informed Practice Thinking Deeply About Primary Education Explore This Podcast More Less Focus: Reflective practice, pedagogy A thought-provoking podcast exploring teaching, curriculum and classroom practice. Why it Matters at WCS: Encourages reflection and fresh perspectives - even beyond the FE context. Reflect: How could this idea be adapted for your learners? Typical length: 53 minutes Categories: Pedagogy & Teaching Practice Pedagogy, Reflection Evolve Podcasts Explore This Podcast More Less Focus: Learning & professional journeys This curated collection of podcasts on Evolve offers quick, engaging insights to support your ongoing learning and development Why it Matters at WCS: Inspires FE practice from wider perspectives Reflect: What idea do you want to explore next? Typical length: Varies Categories: Wellbeing & Professional Growth Professional Growth, Career Development The Creative Classroom Explore This Podcast More Less Focus: Creativity, engagement Explores creative approaches to teaching that increase engagement and deeper learning. Why it Matters at WCS: Encourages innovative and inspiring learning experiences. Reflect: How could you introduce more creativity into your teaching? Typical length: 30 - 50 minutes Categories: Creativity & Engagement Creativity, Student Engagement Changing Conversations - Mark Priestley Explore This Podcast More Less Focus: Curriculum, teacher agency Explores curriculum design and the role of teachers as active agents in shaping learning. Why it Matters at WCS: Encourages ownership of curriculum and reflective professional practice. Reflect: Where do you have agency to shape learning in your role? Typical length: 47 minutes Categories: Further Education & Research Curriculum, Teacher Agency, Professional Practice FE Research Podcast Explore This Podcast More Less Focus: Practitioner enquiry, FE research A podcast exploring research and practice within Further Education, featuring real practitioner insights. Why it Matters at WCS: Supports evidence-informed practice and links directly to professional enquiry. Reflect: How could research inform a change in your current practice? Typical length: 35 minutes Categories: Further Education & Research Practitioner Enquiry, FE Research Pedagogy Matters (CDN) Explore This Podcast More Less Focus: FE pedagogy, teaching practice A podcast exploring key aspects of pedagogy in Further Education, supporting reflective dialogue and enhancement. Why it Matters at WCS: Supports sharing practice and improving learning and teaching across the College. Reflect: What is one small change you could make to your teaching this week? Typical length: 24 - 39 minutes Categories: Pedagogy & Teaching Practice Pedagogy, Teaching Practice Talking Scottish Education Explore This Podcast More Less Focus: Policy, system thinking A podcast exploring the key issues shaping education in Scotland. Why it Matters at WCS: Helps connect your practice to the wider educational landscape. Reflect: How do national developments influence your teaching or role? Typical length: 56 - 64 minutes Categories: Scottish Education & System Thinking Scottish Policy, System Thinking

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Turnitin Turnitin provides tutors with the tools to engage students in the writing process, provide personalized feedback, and assess student progress over time. Turnitin is used by more than 30 million students at 15,000 institutions in 150 countries. Use feedback studio to prevent plagiarism and provide meaningful feedback. Provide feedback to encourage original writing using drag-and-drop, voice, and text comments. Turnitin Video Guides Turnitin Video Guides Play Video Share Whole Channel This Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Search videos Search video... Now Playing Creating and managing Turnitin on Moodle for staff 06:40 Play Video Now Playing How to check for plagiarism using Turnitin through Moodle student view YouTube 03:25 Play Video Now Playing Submitting a Turnitin® Assignment in Moodle 03:23 Play Video Help Site Click to access the Turnitin support site. Create Assignment Click for guidance on how to create an assignment for your students using the Turnitin Moodle plugin. Delete Submission Need to delete a students submission from Turnitin on Moodle? Click here for guidance. Similarity Report Click for guidance on how to interpret the similarity report. Turnitin How do I access Turnitin for my assignments? Your tutor will set up a Turnitin assignment within your course or subject on Moodle. Simply log in to Moodle and navigate to your course to find the Turnitin assignment. How can I set up Turnitin assignments for my students? Find detailed instructions on setting up Turnitin assignments on the COLT Turnitin page. Additional information can be accessed through the Turnitin document, explaining the integration into Moodle instead of Teams. Why is Turnitin integrated into Moodle and not Teams? Our Turnitin integration is designed to streamline the assignment submission and originality detection process. Refer to our Turnitin document for insights into the reasons behind its integration within Moodle.