Academic
Development
Centre

Kingston University
Millennium House
21 Eden Street
Kingston Upon Thames
KT1 1BL, United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)20 8547 7770

Digital Tools and Environments

Classroom Technologies

We're using the term 'classroom technologies' here to designate software and hardware used n face-to-face teaching sessions such as lectures and seminars.

Study Space

StudySpace is Kingston University’s one-stop shop for access to a range of digital environments for learning.The two main platforms are the Blackboard virtual learning environment (VLE) and a local installation of the Elgg social networking site (SNS) that we have called One Community.

Online Assessment

Online assessment is a common term for the use of computers to deliver, mark and analyse assignments or examinations for diagnostic, formative or summative purposes

Web 2.0

Web 2.0 denotes a loose amalgam of emergent tools and technologies characterised by a dynamic social element and an emphasis on content sharing and collaboration.

Third-party Web 2.0 Apps

There are now hundreds, if not thousands, of free Web 2.0 applications but we have our favorites