Canvas
Canvas is the University’s virtual learning environment (VLE) and comprises a range of applications that can be used to facilitate learning, teaching, and assessment.
Below are training and guidance sites that staff may find useful:
Access to online training and how to get face-to-face Canvas support
A Guide to help academic staff create Canvas modules
Detailed guides, release notes and a community of practice across institutions using Canvas
Library of comprehensive resources on the core digital tools
Each School and the College Education Support Team, have their own Canvas Champion(s). The Canvas Champion should be your first point of contact for any simple queries, particularly relating to Canvas Administration.
More complex questions should be directed to the EPS Digital Education Team (contact details are further down this page).
EPS Canvas Champions
PebblePad
Integrated with Canvas, PebblePad is the University of Birmingham’s Portfolio tool. PebblePad is a flexible personal learning space that is available to both students and staff at the University. It is a reflective tool that personalises the student learning experience, connecting different pieces of life at the University of Birmingham and encouraging lifelong learning. When a student finishes their studies, they can take their reflections and portfolio with them by converting to an Alumni account.
PebblePad can be used for variety of different learner experiences. For example, the learning outcomes for a module, it also supports creative blogs and career or personal portfolios.
Once logged into PebblePad, you will have access to additional informational training videos. Below are links that staff may find useful:
Digital Education FAQs
Q: Who do I speak to about enhancing my online teaching content or planning development work for distance or blended delivery?
A: Contact the EPS Birmingham Digital Education team:
epsdigitaleducation@contacts.bham.ac.uk
Q: Who do I contact about Mobius Assessment (Maple TA) or Mobius Courseware?
A: Contact the EPS Ed Labs team:
T.S.Murphy@bham.ac.uk
Q: Who is the best person to talk to about developing a bespoke interactive tool or an active digital simulation in my online teaching content?
A: Contact the EPS Ed Labs team:
R.J.Mason@bham.ac.uk
EPS Digital Education Team
Head of HEFi Digital (College of Engineering and Physical Sciences)
Katie Hoare
Email: K.Hoare@bham.ac.uk
Phone: 46726
BDE Digital Learning Designer
Position Vacant
Email: TBC
Phone: 44176
BDE TEL Developer
Email:
Phone:
EPS Ed Tech Development Manager
Jon Watkins
Email: J.S.Watkins@bham.ac.uk
Phone: 44568
EPS Ed Tech Developer
Richard Mason
Email: R.J.Mason@bham.ac.uk
Phone: 44568
For general queries please contact epsdigitaleducation@contacts.bham.ac.uk who will put you in contact with the right person.