Welcome to the October edition of the VU Collaborate Newsletter. We hope you are doing well and are thrilled for the final Block teaching of 2023.
Below is some information on
Block Key Dates | VU Collaborate News | Tip of the Month | Upcoming Events
*use the links to get straight to each section
Block Key Dates
Find out about block space creation dates and preparation for upcoming teaching periods.
1. When are Delivery Spaces created?
Delivery spaces will be available 2 weeks prior to your teaching period, 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 | (Online) |
| UG/PG Block Online Real-time (ORT) | (Online) |
| UG/PG Block Online Self-paced (OSP) | (Online SP) |
| 8 Week PG Block | (8Week Block) |
| Offshore Standard (12w) Delivery | (Offshore) |
| Offshore Block | (Offshore 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 to it.
4. How to find my delivery/teaching spaces?
All Semester 2 Block 4 delivery spaces will be under 2023-H2B4. To search for your space using the new term, see How to search for your delivery space.
H2B3 Final Friday
The Final Friday for this block will be Friday the 27th of October. Please ensure your results are finalised in VU Collaborate by 5 p.m. 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
Turn your Padlet board into beautiful presentation slides
Create a simple presentation from your Padlet board to display short information or appealingly present a discussion activity. With a simple click, select Open Slideshow from the menu option to open in presentation mode. You can also display your slideshow in VU Collaborate using the embed code, or export and save it as a PDF file.
Try it here! Slideshow Example
Our team has a lovely guide to guide you through the process: Present as a SlideShow. Or join our training session to learn more, register via VU Develop.
Exploring the Learning Journeys from Feedback Fruits
Explore Learning Journeys to create multi-step activities, either online, blended, or in-person. Choose from a wide range of journey templates, to guide students through authentic activities, to develop skills in critical thinking, feedback (self, peer, and group), collaboration, and problem-solving.
Ready to learn more? View all templates from the Learning Journey Library.
Book into FeedbackFruits Learning Journeys workshop, presented by Catherine from FeedbackFruits.
Exploring Turnitin Similarity Check
Ready to switch to Turnitin next block? Come to our workshops to explore and learn about the Turnitin Similarity Check.
Our sessions will cover:
- creating a Turnitin similarity check
- viewing similarity reports
- how to provide feedback with QuickMarks
- and 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.
Ready to explore?
Workshops – See the Training Calendar
Guides – See VU Collaborate Help guides and resources
HIVE Sessions – Book a One-on-One Session
Chat – from VU Collaborate Help or Unit Space
Tip of the Month
Ever wondered how to guide your students to submit and view feedback from an Assessment Dropbox? The Student VU Collaborate guide can assist you.
This guide contains helpful information to walk students through the whole process, from submission file naming convention, acceptable file types, how to submit, and how to view feedback once published.
You can direct students to access our guide from the link Submit and view the feedback, in the Assessment Dropbox, or find our guides from the Help menu in each unit space. Select Help (1), then either Student Guides (2) or Submitting your assignment (3).
Upcoming Events
| OCTOBER 2023 | Date |
|---|---|
| Block Key Dates | |
| Semester 2 Block 4 Delivery Space Creation | 16 Oct |
| Student access to Semester 2 Block 4 Delivery Spaces | 23 Oct |
| Semester 2 Block 3 Final Friday | 27 Oct |
| Upcoming Sessions | |
| Creating engaging learning activities with H5P | 12 Oct 1:00 PM |
| Getting started with Padlet | 13 Oct 1:00 PM |
| Turnitin Similarity Check | See Training Calendar |
| Grading & Assessing in VU Collaborate | 19 Oct 12:00 PM |
| Creating videos in Panopto | 25 Oct 12:00 PM |
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