Student engagement with Mentimeter

Monday 20 October: 13-14.00

This webinar introduces Mentimeter, a dynamic presentation tool that boosts student engagement in both in-person and remote settings.

Learn how to create interactive slides, run polls and quizzes, gather feedback, and review student responses.

Mentimeter can also be embedded in PowerPoint.

Student Engagement: Unlocking the Power of Digital Portfolios

Thursday 30 October: 13 - 14.00

This session introduces Mahara, a flexible ePortfolio platform that allows students to showcase their learning, reflect on their progress, and build a professional digital presence. We’ll explore:

  • The pedagogical value of ePortfolios
  • Insights from recent research and institutional case studies
  • Practical examples of Mahara in use
  • How to integrate Mahara into your own teaching

AI Basics with CoPilot

Monday 27 October: 13-14.00; and Tuesday 13 November: 13-14.00

Whether you're processing grades, managing Moodle content, or supporting academic teams, Copilot can help you work smarter.

This introductory webinar will walk you through how to access and manage your Copilot, create effective prompts and profiles, and use it to support tasks like analysing spreadsheets, drafting meeting minutes, and generating ideas for announcements. We'll also cover key security considerations and show practical examples tailored to administrative workflows.

No prior experience with GenAI needed – just bring your curiosity and a few tasks you'd love to make easier!

Transform Your Workflows with Power Automate

Thursday 6 November 13 - 14:00 and Thursday 20 November 12 - 13.00

Discover how Power Automate can simplify admin tasks by automating repetitive tasks, streamlining work processes, and integrating with SharePoint Lists and Power BI for improved record keeping and reporting.

Miro: Brainstorming and planning for students and staff

Tuesday 4 November: 13 - 14.00

Miro is an interactive collaborative whiteboard that offers exciting benefits for student engagement, workplace collaboration, and presentations.

You can use it to create multimedia rich environments that allow real time interaction, annotation and brainstorming among students. It can also be used for project brainstorming and planning with colleagues.

This webinar will show you how to use Miro to enhance student engagement, foster a dynamic and inclusive learning environment, and explore its other features.

Please note: to benefit fully from this webinar, you should first register for a licence from the university.

Introduction to GenAI for Learning and Teaching

Monday 10 November 13 - 14:00

Use Microsoft Copilot to generate ideas and resources for lesson planning, rubrics, and generating quizzes from lecture content.

Discover how Copilot, the university-approved GenAI tool, can streamline your everyday admin tasks in Moodle and Excel. This hands-on webinar will show you how to use prompts, profiles, and screenshots to save time and boost productivity.

Student Engagement with Mentimeter

Tuesday 18 November 12 - 13:00

This webinar introduces Mentimeter, a dynamic presentation tool that boosts student engagement in both in-person and remote settings.

Learn how to create interactive slides, run polls and quizzes, gather feedback, and review student responses.

Mentimeter can also be embedded in PowerPoint.