Welcome to the VU Collaborate Newsletter. We hope you had a refreshing break and are ready for your block teaching.
In this edition, we announce an upcoming change to the (Online) master space name. Then explore some exciting features from our integrated tools that enable you to create effective learning activities and experiences in your teaching practice.
In this edition
Get Block Ready | VU Collaborate News | Upcoming Events
*use the links to get straight to each section
Get Block Ready
Before each block, Master Space content is copied into teaching Delivery Spaces, then reviewed in preparation for teaching. To get block ready, find out about creation dates, spaces, checklist and more.
1. When are Delivery Spaces created?
Delivery spaces will be available 2 weeks prior to your teaching period start date, and 5 weeks prior for placement units. To check for the teaching period, refer to 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?
*Use this checklist to review and adjust all components in the VU Collaborate delivery space after it has been created and before students have access.
4. How to find my delivery/teaching spaces?
Your delivery space will be listed under the term code. For example, 2024-H1B3 (2024, HE Semester 1, Block 3). See, How to search for your delivery space.
Final Fridays
See our Events Calendar for scheduled Final Fridays each block. Please ensure your results are finalised in VU Collaborate by 5 pm on that day.
Results will be released to students on the following Monday. For more information on Final Friday, refer to Everything you need to know about Final Friday
VU Collaborate News
Upcoming News – Renaming of (Online) master space
We are excited to announce that the (Online) master space for 4-week block units will be renamed to the (4Week Block) master space. In addition, the old block master spaces will be renamed to (Archive) and will be removed after 6 months.
This change is scheduled to occur between now and before Semester 1 Block 3 starts, and should minimise the confusion of different master space versions.
Note that this name change process will not affect your current content and materials that exist in the spaces. If you have any questions, please contact us for further assistance.
Ready to learn how to use Turnitin?
Want to know how to enable Turnitin? Access reports? Understand the reports? Exclude templates from the matched text?
Join us in our workshop focussed on getting you started with Turnitin. Learn how to enable Turnitin in an Assessment Dropbox. Gain insights into accessing and interpreting reports effectively. Learn about resources to provide valuable support to your students. Book in now!
Want to learn more?
Book a training session through VU Develop.
Check out our guide Accessing and Understanding the Turnitin Similarity Report, or try the Turnitin Check-Test Folder in VU Collaborate Essentials.
Tip: Check that the reference list has highlighted matches. Non-highlighted matches may indicate that the reference has been AI-generated or made up.
H5P Smart Import – generate interactive content types from import files
Did you know the H5P Smart Import tool can automatically generate one or more H5P activities, just from a web page, document, or text?
Simply by uploading a file, or pasting a webpage or text, the H5P AI engine will analyse and enhance the provided content. Identify key concepts, and then create information and interactives to test the learners’ knowledge.
What is the best type of content for Smart Import?
Currently, the Smart Import works best with any content that explains concepts and facts. Content types that can be processed:
- Audio: MP3, WAS, OPUS, OGG, OGA, M4A, SoundCloud
- Video: M4V, MP4, WebM, Wistia, YouTube, Vimeo
- Document: PDF, DOC, DOCX, ODT
Ready to explore more? Refer to our guide H5P Smart Import, and come along to
- Workshop Creating H5P content with Smart Import, by the Hive team, and
- Webinar Different ways to use AI in H5P Webinar, by the H5P team.
Creating Effective Team-based Learning Activity with Feedback Fruits
Introducing Feedback Fruits – Team Based Learning tool that simplifies the setup of team-based activities, and promotes active learning and collaboration in the classroom.
The learning activity can start with Individual Pre-work, where students review the provided materials (supported formats include documents, images, videos, and audio). Then, follow by answering a series of questions independently in the Individual Readiness Assessment Test (iRAT).
Next, students join their groups for the Team Readiness Assessment Test (tRAT), where they retake the questions as a team. And lastly, a Group Member Evaluation step can be added at the end of your activity to encourage critical reflection and evaluation of team contributions.
Read more about Team-Based Learning by Feedback Fruits.
Or, get started with setting up guidelines.
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
Upcoming Events
| APRIL 2024 | Date |
|---|---|
| Drop-in for ECE cohort at Footscray Nicholson Campus | 9 April 10:00 AM |
| H5P for Beginners | 9 April 1:00 PM |
| Turnitin Similarity Check | 10 April 1:00 PM |
| Webinar – Engage your students with H5P LIVE Engagement Content | 18 April 3:00 PM |
| Creating H5P content with Smart Import | 23 April 1:00 PM |
| Webinar – Different ways to use AI in H5P | 24 April 7:00 AM |
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