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Formally known as ODL, the CDLE team sit with the Learning Enhancement portfolio, and are responsible for the promotion, development and support of digital learning within the university.
We work closely with staff and students, to inform and support the use of education technology. Throughout the year we offer workshops, webinars, one-to-one drop-in sessions, and online materials to reflect all subject requirements and varied learning and teaching needs.
CDLE are responsible for maintaining and supporting institutional technologies including Blackboard Ultra (VLE), TurnItIn (assessment), Panopto (video), Studiosity (an academic writing support service for students), Blackboard Collaborate (webinar software), CampusPress (blogging platform), Blackboard Ally (digital accessibility tool) and the Module Manager.
In addition, we offer a range of advice and support including blended/online learning design workshops, digital capability (including AI) workshops, design and development of learning resources and online assessment guidance.
What we do
- Support staff and students in their use of the digital learning infrastructure:
- Blackboard Ultra/ Original
- Blackboard help desk [blackboardhelpdesk@ulster.ac.uk]
- Accessible and usable learning materials including Blackboard Ally
- Panopto
- Studiosity
- Blackboard Class Collaborate
- CampusPress blogging platform
- Supporting staff through:
- Support with digital assessment
- Practical guidance on the use of AI
- Academic development
- Digital learning training & support
- Jisc digital insights | Digital capabilities
- Validation and re-validation support
- Digitally-enhanced curriculum development
- Product and resource design and development
What else we do
- Custom software development
- Module manager
- Aggregated attendance reporting
- Module feedback survey
- Marks uplift algorithm
- Institutional pilot projects
- Blackboard Ultra pilots
- Predictive learning analytics
- Programme data analytics
- Essay mill detection
- Virtual exam boards
- Office 365 for teaching, learning and assessment
- Participation in working groups
