X-stream

X-stream supports all users of our institutional Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), with Blackboard at its heart to support Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL).

If you are a student, click here for the X-stream student support site.

Technical support, general information and specific guides are included for staff engaged in developing online materials.

My X-stream password doesn't work, what do I do?

Where can I get help with X-stream?

How do I login to X-stream (the staff/student portal)?

I can't see my modules on X-stream, what do I do?

Where can I see what students are enrolled on my module on X-stream?

What is a CRN on X-stream?

If you are interested in any training to help you set up sessions for yourself and others please e-mail X-stream Support and we will get in touch with you to discuss your requirements and arrange dates and times.

New Features in X-Stream (April 2013)

In April 2013 the University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) was upgraded from Blackboard Learn 9.1 Service Pack 9 to Service Pack 11. This upgrade brings a whole host of rich content to our VLE to enhance both pedagogy and the student experience. Click on the links below to find out more.

Calendar Enhancements

Content Editor

Enterprise Surveys

Global Navigation Menu

Retention Centre

Test Item Analysis

Video Everywhere

X-stream Training

X-stream run a variety of training sessions each focusing on achieving specific tasks using X-stream. Below is a summary of the sessions and a summary of the content. To book, login to X-stream, navigate to the Modules tab and use the X-stream Training Booking channel.

Basics

An introduction session to X-stream which will cover orientation and how staff can upload documents onto their modules along with good practice advice.

Upcoming Sessions:
• For more information and to book on upcoming sessions, please check the X-stream booking service in the 'Modules' tab of X-stream.

Assessments and Assignments

The session will cover how staff can create online assignments submissions and assessments using X-stream. Staff will also be shown how they can grade student submissions using the Grade Centre how they can make the grades available to the students. It will give an overview of how to use Turnitin.

Upcoming Sessions:
•   6th March, Headingley Campus, JG229

Communication and Collaboration

This session will cover how to create, release and manage announcements. How to send emails, including targeting audiences. It will also cover creating and managing Groups and the use of Discussion Boards, Blogs, Journals and Wikis.

Upcoming Sessions:
•   13th March, City Campus, LSBG28

Module Management and Grading

This session will cover advanced module management using the tools, such as statistics, content collection and user management in the control panel. It will also look at the Grade Centre in depth.

Upcoming Sessions:
•   27th March, Headingley Campus, JG221

Blackboard Mobile Learn

The Blackboard Mobile Learn app, available on the most popular mobile platforms, extends and enriches the student experience of Blackboard. Blackboard Mobile Learn allows students and tutors to access their modules wherever and whenever they want through a interface designed specifically for mobile devices.

You can download the app here: iTunes, Play and Blackberry World

> Getting Started

> General FAQs

> Blackboard Mobile Learn Resources Home

> Blackboard Mobile Learn Demo

Best Practices for Mobile-Friendly Modules

Mobile Tests

X-stream Blackboard See How Guides

X-stream Blackboard See How Videos (coming soon...)

Pebblepad (Pebble+)

Pebble+ is a personal learning space (more than an e-portfolio) that incorporates a range of tools to plan, record and reflect on, and evidence personal development. It can be used for both formal and informal activities; both educational, work-based, self-directed, personal or professional. It can be used for private and personal reflections or collaborative working between either faculty staff or staff and students or between course participants.

Understanding Pebble+