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Author Jaana Brinck in Tip of the week Posted on 06/05/202430/04/2024

I am easy ♪ …like an icebreaker on a Monday morning! ♫

Icebreakers are small, easy-going, short activities that “break the ice” for a group of people. They are usually done at the beginning of a class or a meeting. For most of

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Author Kalle Kataila in Tip of the week Posted on 15/04/202411/04/2024
Lightboard: The next-generation blackboard for Videos!

Lightboard: The next-generation blackboard for Videos!

Associate Professor Arttu Polojärvi from Mechanical Engineering drawing on lightboard

If you’re seeking a fresh way to create impressive educational videos, look no further than the accessible and user-friendly

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Author Veruscka Xavier Filgueira in Tip of the week, Uncategorized Posted on 22/03/202413/10/2025
Internationalize your teaching by leveraging the Unite! opportunities for faculty & staff

Internationalize your teaching by leveraging the Unite! opportunities for faculty & staff

Last week, Aalto University had the honour of hosting the XII Unite! Dialogue, an event where members of the Unite! Alliance came together to strengthen cooperation across various areas, such as

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Author Luis Costa in Tip of the week, Tips and tools Posted on 18/03/202415/03/2024
Turnitin as part of your MyCourses assignment or workshop

Turnitin as part of your MyCourses assignment or workshop

Photo credit: Heli Sorjonen.

Teachers have used Turnitin primarily via the standalone Turnitin Assignment ever since it has been available at Aalto University. Well over a year ago, the use of

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Author Karoliina Pakkanen in Tip of the week Posted on 11/03/202411/03/2024
What is versatile learning assessment in higher education today? Reflect, read, or study

What is versatile learning assessment in higher education today? Reflect, read, or study

If you are thinking about this or any other current major questions of learning assessment, we have compiled learning material on assessment into a continuous online course Versatile Assessment for Learning

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Author Esa Salmio in Tip of the week Posted on 04/03/2024
Course analytics for teachers in MyCourses

Course analytics for teachers in MyCourses

In 2022, IntelliBoard, a learning analytics platform, was introduced to MyCourses. IntelliBoard is an external service that reads MyCourses data and creates reports for users to see within the MyCourses platform

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Author Outi Rautakoura in Tip of the week, Uncategorized Posted on 19/02/2024
Have you already booked your session with a digipedagogical specialist?

Have you already booked your session with a digipedagogical specialist?

Sometimes, as a teacher, you can face challenging situations in your teaching. You may wish there was quick help for you, someone to assist you with digital teaching tools, grading, or

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