Let’s get started with the first 2025 VU Collaborate Newsletter edition!
To kick off the year, we’re rolling out a powerful search feature within VU Collaborate. Join us to explore workshop options for effectively integrating technologies into teaching practice.
In this edition
Get Block Ready | VU Collaborate News | Success Story | Events
Get Block Ready
To get block ready, find out about creation dates, spaces, checklist and more.
1. When are Delivery Spaces created?
Delivery spaces will be available two weeks before your teaching period starts, and five weeks prior for Placement units. For details, see the VU calendar.
2. Which Master Space will be used?
*UG: undergraduate; *PG: postgraduate
| Delivery Mode | Master Space |
|---|---|
| UG/PG Block | (4Week Block) |
| UG/PG Block Online Real-time (ORT) | (4Week Block) |
| UG/PG Block Online Self-paced (OSP) | (Online SP) |
| 8 Week PG Block | (8Week Block) |
3. What should I check before the block starts?
Review and adjust all VU Collaborate delivery space components before student access using this checklist.
4. How do I find my delivery/teaching spaces?
Your delivery space will be listed under the term code (e.g., 2025-H1B1 for 2025, HE Semester 1, Block 1). Learn how to search for your delivery space.
Final Fridays
Check your Outlook Calendar for scheduled Final Fridays each block. Please ensure your results are finalised in VU Collaborate by 5 pm that day.
Results will be released to students the following Monday. For more details on Final Friday, refer to Everything you need to know about Final Friday
VU Collaborate News
New Search Function Coming Soon
Exciting news! We will soon be launching a new search feature in VU Collaborate. This powerful tool allows you to quickly locate content within a single unit space or across all spaces you have access to.
Our full-text search covers everything from topic pages and files (such as Word, PowerPoint, and PDF documents) to assessments, quizzes (only teacher can search for questions or answers), announcements and more. Get ready for a more efficient way to find what you need! Stay tuned for more details.
Make the most of your VU Collaborate experience—get ready to search smarter!
Take a sneak peek at the search, visit Using search in VU Collaborate as staff.
Are you new to VU Collaborate, or need a refresher?
Join us in our training sessions to get you started with VU Collaborate and help you prepare effectively for your upcoming delivery.
[Workshop] New to VU Collaborate
Designed for new staff members who would like to learn about the VU Collaborate system, including locating learning materials, understanding assessment items and communicating with students.
Register via VU Develop.
[Workshop] VU Collaborate – Block Ready Sessions
Join us to review your unit’s content, refresh learning activities and check assessment settings; whether you are a unit convenor or teaching staff.
This workshop consists of three smaller sessions:
- 9:30 – 10:30 AM: Copying Components in VU Collaborate
- 10:30 – 11:30 AM: Ensure Your Space is Ready for Delivery
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Managing Multi-Class Units
For more details, visit VU Develop.
Ready to explore more with us?
Workshops – See the Training Calendar
Guides – See VU Collaborate Help guides and resources
HIVE Sessions – Book a One-on-One Session
Email – Send questions to VUCollaborateHelp@vu.edu.au
Success Story
Welcome to the first episode of our Success Stories Podcast! 🎉
We’re thrilled to share an inspiring story from Corene Courtnage from the First Year College. Discover how she incorporated Feedback Fruits into peer evaluation tasks to enable honest feedback and self-reflection on teamwork skills.
Want to inspire others? Share your story with us!
Upcoming Events
| February 2025 | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Getting Started with Padlet | Online | 6 Feb 1:00 PM |
| Block Ready Sessions | Footscray Park | 12 Feb 9:30 AM |
| Block Ready Sessions | City Tower | 19 Feb 9:30 AM |
| New to VU Collaborate | City Tower | 19 Feb 1:00 PM |
| New to VU Collaborate | Footscray Park | 20 Feb 1:00 PM |
| ECE Program: VU Collaborate & Assessments | Footscray Nicholson | 25 Feb 9:30 AM |
| Turnitin Similarity Check | Online | 25 Feb 1:00 PM |
| Grading & Assessing in VU Collaborate | Online | 27 Feb 1:00 PM |
VU Collaborate Team – explore, learn and share.
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Want to include any news or ideas in our newsletters?
Contact us at VUCollaborateHelp@vu.edu.au
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