Catch up with all the latest news from the Centre for Academic and Digital Innovation.

 

EDI Mini-Fest - Awarding Gaps - Wednesday 2nd April

Join in an engaging event opened by Dr Ope Lori, our keynote speaker. This will be followed by a presentation from Alexander Bradley, our Graduate Outcomes Manager. Attendees will then be able to select from two strands presentations from Faculty colleagues who will share examples of their practice.

 

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New Moodle Blueprint Designer tool and Moodle environment upgrade

Our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Services Review project includes moving Moodle to the cloud but has wider aims to improve the experience of students of staff.

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Moodle Cloud migration for September 2025

As part of our ongoing Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) Services Review Project, which aims to enhance Moodle’s processes, functionality, and user experience, we have partnered with Catalyst IT Europe ...

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Together, We Thrive: Unlocking Potential Through Collaborative Growth!

"A high-value, high-impact collaborative approach designed to help you Teach Well, Consistently Well."

Looking to elevate your teaching practice in a fun and supportive way? Collaborative Growth is here! We are now recruiting for a January 2025 start.

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Improve your students' learning with the TESTA programme

Transforming the Experience of Students through Assessment (TESTA) aims to improve the quality of student learning through addressing programme-level assessment.

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CADI Clinics - New Dates for 2025 - Drop by and say hi!

We are pleased to announce that the CADI Clinics will be returning across campus on Wednesday 15th January.
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Teaching Block 2 Assessments - Master Module Spreadsheet Information

Based on feedback from academic teams and in consultation with senior Service Centre colleagues we have made improvements to the Master Module Spreadsheets for each faculty.

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Teach Well: Principles to Practice is recruiting NOW for TB2 Jan 2025

This is a FREE 30-credit L7 professional development module, ideal for new starters, early career academics and staff in roles related to teaching or supporting student learning.

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Learning and Teaching Conference 2025 - Keynote Speaker announced

We are pleased to announce Donald Clark as our keynote speaker for the forthcoming Learning and Teaching Conference on Wednesday 8th January 2025.

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Centre for Academic and Digital Innovation (CADI) website launch

The new site provides information and guidance on a range of topics and areas of focus, such as Moodle, Assessment and Feedback, Fellowship Pathways, enABLe, and different forms of CPD.

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Marking, feedback and grade release in Wiseflow (for academic staff)

During November and December, CADI staff will be hosting sessions focused on marking, feedback, and grade release within Wiseflow. These sessions are designed for academic staff.

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CADI Learning and Teaching Conference announced

Join the Centre for Academic and Digital Innovation team for a dynamic mix of presentations, panel discussions, and interactive workshops.

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Assessment Information Resource (AIR) launching Wednesday 25th September

A simple, structured resource at the top of Moodle modules containing essential information to help students complete their assessments.

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Master Module Spreadsheet (from Academic Services)

The Master Module Spreadsheet (MMS) must be completed to provide Academic Services and CADI with the necessary details of expected assessments.

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How to contact CADI’s Learning Design Team

All you need to know about the new CADI Learning Designers and how they can assist you with all aspects of learning, teaching and assessment.

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How to contact CADI-Digital

All you need to know about the new CADI Digital Learning Developers and how they can assist you with your teaching on Moodle and your assessment needs via WISEflow.

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