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Panopto is a media hosting tool that will allow you to review video and audio content that your tutor has created online in your Blackboard modules. You will have access to a range of functionalities like notes, captions, discussions and many more. It can also be used for assessment purposes where you can create videos in Panopto and submit them to be assessed.

Learn about the practical things you need to do before you start your placement

Key information about Blackboard Ultra, the new interface for our virtual learning environment.

PebblePad is a versatile digital platform where you can share and publish content online with users including other students on your course and your academic tutors. You can record audio or video, upload documents and pictures, or embed content from other social media platforms.

Turnitin checks your submitted work for similarities to other academic work in a database. When you upload your work to the Turnitin section of a Blackboard site, you’ll receive an originality report.

Microsoft Teams is a collaborative tool that brings together applications, messages and webinars in one place. Teams will be available at course level and not module level so it will be a central place where you and students on your course can come together.

Having access to recorded lectures from your modules throughout your studies can be very useful when revising or revisiting materials.

There are many different ways to make your revision more effective and efficient, whilst also making it less stressful. Some commonly used online tools for this are personalised timetables to better help you plan your time, and flashcards to help learn key concepts. This section will introduce you to a variety of these tools.

A screencast is a video recording of what is displayed on your screen (e.g. laptop, PC, tablet or mobile screen), often including a voiceover.