Quick References

  • Wikis at Work
    Arthur Shelley is the course coordinator for Knowledge Management in the MBA program. Arthur has used wikis over the past three semesters in the Knowledge Management course for the Graduate School of Business MBA program.

    Arthur and the ADG collaborated to produce a series of videos about Wikis to assist staff in:

    1. How to create a Wiki (2:18)
    2. Basic use of a Wiki (5:38)
    3. Advanced use of a Wiki (3:34)
  • Industry video case studies/interviews
    We have built a repository of learning objects that are primarily video case study/interviews. The intention for the repository is to both house the video and provide a space where staff can access the material for inclusion in their teaching. The video can be linked to from Blackboard for this purpose.
  • Add annoucements your Blackboard
    The Announcement page is the first thing a student sees in Blackboard. It is important to have a brief welcome message to greet them. If you would like to know more about how to post an announcement in Blackboard, you can view a short video (Quicktime streaming movie 1:59) and read a "how to guide"(PDF 64kb).
  • Add the referencing website link to your Blackboard (Quicktime streaming movie 1:47)
    This set of instructions will outline how to create a course menu button with an external link to the referencing website.
     
  • Beginners guide to copyright (PDF 28kb)
    The essence of the rules on copyright for academics and teachers in the Business Portfolio, for both print and electronic delivery.
     
  • Blackboard Quality Checklist (MsWord 70kb)
    The ADG conducts regular quality audits of a sample of Learning Hub sites. This document can be used as a guide by all course coordinators concerned about aspects of accessibility, copyright and privacy.
     
  • Course guide overview (PDF 26kb)
    A document outlining the RMIT Online Course Guide Editing System: all you need to know about editing rights, approval process, document status labels, and tips for editing.
     
  • Course guide editing
    The RMIT online editing system for course guides. From 2007 this will also apply to TAFE guides as well as Higher Education guides for offshore campuses. Contact the Helpdesk for changes to editing and approval rights, or Lyn Atkinson for further information.
     
  • Guide to interpreting CES data -VET (PDF 38kb)
    Practical tips for TAFE staff concerned about how to respond to student feedback survey data
     
  • Guide to interpreting CES data -Higher Education (PDF 37kb)
    The Higher Education version of the tips for responding to student feedback data.
     
  • How to use the Learning Hub
    From 2007, every RMIT course will have a presence in the Learning Hub (onshore from semester one, offshore from semester two). Check the website for information, or contact Andrew Buntine for group training sessions.
     
  • Information for Sessional Staff
    Practical hints for sessional staff in Business
     
  • Teaching and Learning
    A summary of useful information on teaching and learning, including Boyer scholarships, capability based curriculum, competencies, learner centred teaching, and much more.
     
  • The New Learning Hub (PDF 141KB)
    The Learning Hub upgrade was launched on January 25th 2008. This is a quick guide to the most important changes.