Old WebLearn: Test Building will become read only from 8th Feb

It will no longer be possible to create new material in the old WebLearn Test Building from 8 Feb 2010 As part of the migration to the new WebLearn, it is our intention to stop allowing the creation of new … Continue reading

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WebLearn newsletter 26-Jan-10

Contents “WebLearn: Migration” ITLP course – 1 Feb 2pm, OUCS Evaluations (survey) tool pilot – call for volunteers Closure of the Test Building Request space in the new WebLearn “WebLearn: Fundamentals” ITLP course – 28 Jan 10, OUCS “WebLearn Drop-in … Continue reading

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Comments on Thema Project Executive Summary #3

These comments relate to the JISC-funded Thema Project Executive Summary for the University of Oxford: http://tinyurl.com/themasummary. Section 4: Recommendations relating to taught postgraduates The first part of section 4.2 of the report focuses on learner expectations. The rport highlights that … Continue reading

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Comments on Thema Project Executive Summary #2

These comments relate to the JISC-funded Thema Project Executive Summary for the University of Oxford: http://tinyurl.com/themasummary . Section 3: student’s use of digital technologies. Recommendations. Content Provision in WebLearn In relation to the institutional VLE, WebLearn, lecturers within the same … Continue reading

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Comments on Thema Project Executive Summary #1

These comments relate to the JISC-funded Thema Project Executive Summary for the University of Oxford: http://tinyurl.com/themasummary . Section 3: student’s use of digital technologies. “Although over 90% of students have laptops, they tend not to take them to classes for … Continue reading

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I clicked ”Switch to access role” on an unpublished site and now I can’t see my site. What to do?

Site participants with the access role cannot see unpublished sites so the above-mentioned behaviour is to be expected (if not entirely useful). Logging out and then logging in again will cure the problem!

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How does the Forums notification work?

The Watch option has 3 settings. The default option is ‘Notify me by email when a thread that I have contributed to receives a new message’. The other options are ‘no notification’ and ‘Notify me by email whenever a new … Continue reading

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Create on-line surveys for free using new WebLearn!

You may be aware that OUCS are currently piloting new WebLearn’s Evaluations Tool with a view to introducing this tool in the 2010/2011 academic year. The Evaluations tool allows the creation of on-line surveys which can be delivered to Oxford … Continue reading

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New Version of WebLearn Released

Both WebLearn systems were upgraded on 19th January 2010, new WebLearn to 2.6-ox2 and old WebLearn to 2.32. New WebLearn incorporates the latest version of Sakai, v2.6.2. New Facilities – The Highlights Sites can be restricted to ‘All staff’, ‘All … Continue reading

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Thema project: executive summary and other project outputs

LTG conducted an investigation (“Thema”) into the use of digital technologies by students on taught Master’s programmes in Oxford from 2007-8. It was funded by the JISC Learner Experiences of E-learning programme. We are pleased to announce that the project … Continue reading

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