IMS Basic LTI Outline

Thanks to Matthew Buckett for this post. Updated 26th Oct 2012 – the username is now passed via ext_sakai_provider_displayid IMS Basic LTI Basic LTI allows external tools to be integrated into an existing application such as a VLE. These application … Continue reading

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WebLearn SLD updated

The following has been added to the WebLearn SLD. 4.3 If a unit would like to use their own custom ‘skin’ then there will be a set-up charge and yearly charge to cover maintenance. (The reason for this is that … Continue reading

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How do non-Oxford users obtain and change their WebLearn password?

Account Activation When you are added to a WebLearn site with a non-Oxford email address, you will receive an email containing an ‘Invitation’ link which looks very much like this. Clicking on the ‘Accept this invitation’ link will open the … Continue reading

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750 Surveys have been held

As of today (1 June 2011) there have been 750 surveys delivered through WebLearn. The Survey tool went into its pilot phase during Michaelmas term 2009 but usage really took off when it went into production albeit as a ‘Beta’ … Continue reading

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Launch of new OxFile service

A note from OUCS Systems Development and Support We are pleased to announce that OxFile, the large file exchange service, is now available for general use: https://oxfile.ox.ac.uk/ OxFile is a web service that supports the exchange of large files with … Continue reading

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Oxford’s configuration of the Evaluations System

There are a large number of configuration options available via the Evaluations System (Survey tool) Administrate screen. These are only available to members of the Administration Workspace but I thought it may be interesting to detail which options we have … Continue reading

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An odd calendar problem

A student from Medical Sciences contacted us with a weird problem – I thought it may be useful to write about this in case others are interested. I paraphrase slightly. The problem “If I view the calendar on the Clinical … Continue reading

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WebLearn for Teaching course: 19 May, 2-5pm

Course Title WebLearn: for Teaching (booking is required) Teachers Jill Fresen and Robin Hill Aim of the course To explore WebLearn tools that are designed specifically to support teaching and learning in the electronic environment, as a supplement to face-to-face … Continue reading

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OUCS lunchtime courses – this year’s make: schedule is now available

Make: is a forum for sharing ideas about the creative use of technology in learning, teaching and research. We invite along speakers from different disciplines to inspire you with ideas for developments in your own areas of expertise. You will … Continue reading

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Reading List Improvements

Overview This post outlines the improvements made to Reading Lists within WebLearn. This was made possible by virtue of the successful completion of the JISC funded Sir Louie Project. (Thanks to Angela Carritt for help with this post.) It is … Continue reading

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