Learning and teaching technology

Virtual learning Our virtual learning environment is known as Blackboard. With a range of tools for creating engaging course materials, Blackboard gives our students secure, flexible access to their course from anywhere in the world. Get started with Blackboard

Lecture recording Record your lectures and make them available for students to watch back with Encore. Using Echo 360 to record the audio, video and screen of your lectures Encore is a great way to publish your lectures on the web and in Blackboard. Get started with Encore

Media creation and editing Create and edit audio and video using our dedicated Creative Media suites. Packed with great software and equipment, including high quality microphones ideal for recording podcasts, voice overs and screencasts there is something for all abilities. Explore creative media

Video streaming and hosting The Kaltura Digital Media Hub is a new portal for audio-visual material at the University. All staff can create, and upload media using Kaltura. You chose how you share media with others, and media can easily be inserted to Blackboard. Get started with Kaltura

Instant group response capturing Group response systems create interactivity between a presenter and the audience. Make teaching interactive using our Turning Point polling service. Gather instant responses, feedback and choices from an audience of up to six hundred people and show the results live. Get started with Turning point

Originality checking Reduce plagiarism and make grading assignments easier by using Turnitin with Blackboard courses. Assignments are text matched against online text and Turnitin's extensive essay bank making it easy to spot potential plagiarism. And, with its easy to use online interface you can provide feedback and grades on work quickly and simply. Explore Turnitin

Service accessibility We aim to make all its services accessible by everyone both digitally and physically. We've brought together information and resources to help make accessing our services easier. But if you think we've missed anything, let us know. Explore service accessibility

Communication and collaboration Collaborate on documents, presentations, websites and more using our Google Apps for Education. From simultaneous document writing to powerful idea sharing Google Apps is at the heart of collaboration here at Sheffield. Explore Google Apps