In this post I discuss the ethical issues that are developing with the use of some AI image generation services.
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Creating educational video content
The impact of video in our everyday life is unquestionable. Video content has become increasingly popular in recent years due to the prioritisation of short-form video content. This traces back to the early 2000s when platforms like YouTube and Vimeo
Read moreBlackboard and VLE Awards: 5 Years of New Faculties
We are in our eleventh year of the Blackboard and VLE Awards, seeking the very best examples of online learning across the university. Since 2013, there have been many readjustments to the University’s way of working, but most notably for the awards was the restructure of faculties in 2018. In the 5 years since, it is interesting to consider how each faculty has performed in the awards.
Read moreDLT Media Studio
Who are we? Within Digital Learning, the media producers work closely with our learning designers to design and develop educational and promotional media assets, for the university. These can range from: Want to book a tour? Our studio is in
Read moreEffective Collaboration with Media Producers: Tips for Stakeholders
As Media Producers, we know it is important to build trusting and lasting relationships with our project stakeholders. Project stakeholders will have their own expectations and needs for the project that they have requested, and they will have their own
Read moreAI is more than Chat GPT: The ‘other’ AI tools to keep an eye on in 2023
Much has been written about creativity and Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools over the past year or so, the majority of which has focussed on OpenAI’s ChatGPT tool. While the ‘Large Language Model’ of ChatGPT is very impressive (and only seems
Read moreStaying creative in a creative industry
Working in a creative job can be a very fun way to get paid! It’s not without it’s challenges, however. The constant demand for creative solutions to each project, as well as constraints on time and budget can lead to
Read moreEducational Technologies and Universities: Discourse Matters
The ways in which EdTech investors create future imagineries can have important repercusions on Higher Education In the context of the current SARS-COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing process of digitalisation of education has become a prominent area for social, financial and,
Read moreHow to create a playlist video loop
Creating a playlist video loop can be incredibly useful for several reasons, mainly to show a series of videos without having to play each film individually.
Read moreWhat is three-point lighting?
Lighting is a key, yet often underlooked, part of filmmaking. We use it to enhance the shot by supporting the story’s mood and atmosphere. Without the correct lighting, however, the shot and scene can be ruined.
Read moreDigital Universities Conference 2023
The Times Higher Education Digital Universities UK conference took place over 4 days from 17th to 20th April. The event brought together those working at the intersection of academic innovation and technology under one roof. The purpose of the event
Read moreHow can we make accessible text colour choices at the University of Southampton?
Simple tools and techniques are available that help University of Southampton staff make accessible colour choices when presenting text.
Read moreDigital Learning Intern – The Roadshow Event
My first day as an intern began with an informative roadshow event which worked to introduce and familiarise the many roles and responsibilities at the Education Services. It was exciting to see how changes are being made across higher education
Read moreiSolutions Education Services Roadshow
Education Services were thrilled to launch their first roadshow event earlier this week to demonstrate the range of support they can offer. The roadshow, which ran from 10am-2pm on Monday in the Centenary building, featured a guest talk from the
Read moreWhat one thing can IT staff do to improve accessibility?
What’s one activity that everyone who works in an information technology related field could do to make a difference to digital accessibility? The answer could be right in front of you as you read this: your keyboard.
Read moreHow can we correct captions and create transcripts at the University of Southampton?
Captions on videos benefit everyone. It’s important that captions are accurate and follow good practice. Learn how to improve captions using University tools.
Read moreHow did we make the University’s Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) submission more accessible?
The process was a great learning exercise and provided hands-on experience for those involved in the principles of accessible documents.
Read moreeCoffee in 2021-22
It’s been a while since the “@SGH” part of eCoffee has been strictly accurate, but we’ve had another year of valuable virtual meet-ups.
Read moreAcademic voice: Improving digital accessibility with Blackboard Ally (3/3)
Recently, Luke met with Dr Emma Palmer-Cooper, Lecturer in Psychology, Faculty of Environmental and Life Sciences to explore how digital accessibility has been improved in their teaching content. This interview is the final in a series of three, in which
Read moreAcademic voice: Improving digital accessibility with Blackboard Ally (2/3)
Recently, Luke met with Ms Sharon Williams, a senior teaching fellow in the Fashion Design Department, Winchester School of Art to explore how digital accessibility has been improved. This interview is the second in a series of three, in which
Read moreBlackboard and VLE Awards: 10th anniversary
Our 10th Blackboard & VLE Awards gave us plenty to celebrate! In this post we reveal the winning courses and share some highlights from this year’s event.
Read moreAcademic voice: Improving digital accessibility with Blackboard Ally (1/3)
Recently, Luke interviewed Dr Brian Moss, Lecturer in Criminology in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology to disseminate his approach to accessibility of teaching materials. This interview is the first in a series of three, whereby the digital
Read moreCelebrating LGBT+ History Month
This month is LGBT+ History month. LGBT+ History Month is a month-long celebration that recognises the triumphs and legacy of LGBT+ historical figures. This is in aid to promote equality and diversity in our society and communities. Our team would
Read moreGamification in Higher Education
Motivating adult learners in continuous and interactive studying is considered as a crucial part in learning process and in distance learning. Therefore, Gamification helps the academics to turn something otherwise dull to an interesting and fun learning experience, tailored to
Read moreReflection: ATHEN STEM Conference: Starting with Math
Recently, I attended a two-day conference where experts shared their best practices, solutions and techniques, for accessing and creating accessible STEM content in higher education. This conference will inform strategies for creating accessible STEM content. The event started at 05:00
Read moreBest Fully Online Course: Blackboard & VLE Awards
For this year’s 10th anniversary of the University’s Blackboard & VLE Awards, there are 10 award categories for staff nominations. In this blog post, the featured category is ‘Best Fully Online Course’ and we are sharing an interactive ThingLink presentation.
Read moreInnovative & Creative Courses: Blackboard & VLE Awards
For this year’s 10th anniversary of the University’s Blackboard & VLE Awards, there are 10 award categories for staff nominations. In this blog post the featured category is ‘Innovative and creative courses’ and we are sharing an interactive ThingLink presentation.
Read moreGood use of external resources and reading lists
One of the categories that has been introduced for the 10th anniversary of our Blackboard and VLE Awards is for ‘Best use of external resources and reading lists’. In this blog post, I’ll explore some of the external resources that you could be making use of as well as discussing electronic reading lists.
Read moreBuilding Community: Blackboard & VLE Awards
For this year’s 10th anniversary of the University’s Blackboard & VLE Awards, there are 10 award categories for staff nominations. Here, we are sharing a ThingLink infographic based on the category of Best Community. This infographic has some key statistics
Read moreBest development of employability skills: Blackboard and VLE Awards
For this year’s 10th anniversary of the University’s Blackboard & VLE Awards, there are 10 award categories for staff nominations. In this blog post, we focus on courses that shine when it comes to development of student employability skills.
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