Learning Development and Innovation

We provide support to the University and carry out research and development in all aspects of Technology Supported Learning (TSL). See our latest news on our blog here

As well as areas such as strategy, policy and organisational processes for TSL, the team's work also covers the associated pedagogy and other educational requirements of its design and delivery. The team runs a masters level award in facilitating TSL and contribute modules to the University's PgcHPE & pgDipHPE awards.More about us...

We support Blackboard and some other technologies for learning. See below for a quick list of important contacts:

• User accounts for Students - Thesis (provided Faculty / Student Office have completed enrolment)

• Temporary accounts - VLEenrol

• Other accounts including Staff / externals, etc - Information Services via 3800

• Providing award / module presences - Faculty

• Providing access to presences for students - Thesis (provide Faculty have enrolled student)

• Providing access to presences for Staff and others - Faculty

• “Blackboard isn’t working” as expected - Information services via 3800

• “I need training” - Faculty events or request to LDI

• “I want to develop / enhance my presence - Faculty / LDI

• “I need a feature...” that Blackboard doesn’t appear to provide - LDI

We have a wide range of resources available to help you develop technology supported learning including:

• Accredited Courses

• Blackboard - Developers Guides

• Quality Assurance of e-learning

• Qualtrics

See the full list of resources here

We are involved in a wide range of innovative projects including:

• eLearning Models

• Staffordshire University Network (SUN)

• Enable

• VLE Suite

• Negotiated Online Peer Observation (NOPO)

See Current Developments for full details

We run a wide variety of workshops and training sessions both face-to-face and online throughout the year. These focus on the use of technologies for teaching, learning and support in order to enhance the student experience.

Our main conferences and events are on our Conferences Page

In conjunction with IS and CPD we run sessions called 'Learning for Success' and they can be seen here