Starting the new semester right
Some student tips to start fresh in 2021
Some student tips to start fresh in 2021
Andy Shackleton has partnered with the School of Nursing to pilot a smarter way of organising large student cohorts in Canvas, using a combination of Groups and Sections to deliver targeted activities and content to different teams. Early feedback from the Nursing Simulated Practice team has been very positive, with the approach credited with helping a current placement run significantly more smoothly. The pilot is part of a wider project to find scalable Canvas solutions for larger cohorts.
The Edtech team at LJMU is currently operating with reduced capacity. We ask that staff and students bear with us during this period as we work hard to maintain support and minimise disruption.
Jorge David Capera Holguín an international student from Colombia answers some of the most commonly asked questions about settling into student accommodation.
Liverpool John Moores University is working on a major project to make its online learning platform simpler and more consistent for everyone, especially students who learn differently.
Rachel Stalker, Senior Lecturer in Law and founder of the pro bono Legal Advice Centre at LJMU, recently hosted University of Saskatchewan law professor Sarah Buhler.
An update on the LearnWise Canvas AI assistant pilot at LJMU. What it is, where we are, and what's happened recently as the project.
Liverpool John Moores University is reminding all teaching staff to follow important rules when setting up Turnitin, the university's tool that checks student work for copying.
LJMU is testing LearnWise, a new AI chatbot in Canvas that answers student questions 24/7. Starting with course information like deadlines and exam dates, it will later offer study tools like quizzes and flashcards. Staff choose whether to use it in their courses.
Vevox has rolled out its March 2026 platform update, bringing a range of new features designed to make live polling and audience engagement more flexible, intelligent, and seamless. Both in the browser and within PowerPoint.