myblog | Sarah Leontovitsch | Activity https://myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/members/sarahleontovitsch/activity/ Activity feed for Sarah Leontovitsch. Sun, 17 May 2026 00:04:00 +0000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.2.0 en-GB 30 hourly 2 e40275fc1710d467d92fd4ca6f0beafa Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Reflecting on my digital learning practice https://sarahscmaltblog.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=37 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:07:28 +0000 1c: Supporting the deployment of learning technologies Situation  The Digital Learning team at Central Saint Martins acts as a bridge between the central Digital Learning Support team and […]

]]> b2353a3372a347fe0e3e295f03f040f6 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Reflecting on my digital learning practice https://sarahscmaltblog.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=36 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:06:46 +0000 1b: Technical knowledge and ability in the use of Learning Technology  Situation  The Digital Learning team at Central Saint Martins is a small, central support team assisting staff and students in using […]

]]> 8757d4cfb0b8845a6578df9a874a4c47 Sarah Leontovitsch created the site Reflecting on my digital learning practice https://myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/activity/p/556613/ Mon, 06 Jan 2025 17:16:22 +0000 0 e9cc1237cb226cdd807d263be93fd8b9 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Exploring learning and teaching https://exploringteaching.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=331 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 22:03:02 +0000 RIDE conference: Sharing Practices and Ideas for Course Design on Moodle Sharing Practices and Ideas for course design on Moodle workshop at RIDE 2024 The CSM Digital Learning team recently […]

]]> 0 96b2b514a9460f43211d434ae8b8b059 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Exploring learning and teaching https://exploringteaching.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=326 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 16:54:12 +0000 My professional development logI am engaged in continous professional development. In this post you will find documentation to support this claim: CMALT […]

]]> 0 4c74f72574f5618453edf8b545075f0a Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Exploring learning and teaching https://exploringteaching.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=325 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:48:46 +0000 Supporting students with live captions staff development plan and feedback:In response to my Action Research Project, I developed a staff development session called ‘Supporting students with live […]

]]> 0 03958151dc34a4eb2a7563a89a872026 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Exploring learning and teaching https://exploringteaching.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=324 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 20:22:57 +0000 Observations/Reviews of Teaching PracticeGetting Going my […]

]]> 0 bd4a33e8fe5baeb34f359f869a88dbb3 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Exploring learning and teaching https://exploringteaching.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=323 Sun, 31 Mar 2024 19:57:08 +0000 Microteach: Alt-Text I chose to deliver my microteach on the topic of writing alternative text. We give images on web base platforms […]

]]> 0 9877b44ce8f9446aa7ae123ce882d369 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Exploring learning and teaching https://exploringteaching.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=322 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:53:14 +0000 Case Study: Assess and give feedback to learners – Using H5P quizzes I worked with the Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) team to design, develop and implement an asynchronous learning module […]

]]> 0 0e7bee14c50271f259382ae2a9af8926 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Exploring learning and teaching https://exploringteaching.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=321 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 11:40:57 +0000 Case Study: Teach and/or support learning – Digital Learning tutorialsIt is common for students to require 1:1 support when it comes to the digital components of their course. Despite the general […]

]]> 0 d5b7be52e76d3ae20528fa377834eb16 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Exploring learning and teaching https://exploringteaching.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=320 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:44:09 +0000 Case Study: Designing & Planning for Learning – Taking a student-centred approach. In this case study, I will demonstrate how I take a student-centred approach to designing and planning. In 2022 the Digital […]

]]> 0 689985507188a1324a4b9c3816a5d272 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1911 Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:41:47 +0000 Using live captions to support learners in face-to-face teaching: A recent research project led by the CSM DLt showed how beneficial live captions in face-to-face teaching can be. Captions are designed to improve access to verbal content, and studies have shown them to have broad benefits. For example, Gernsbacher (2014) highlighted over 100 studies not only showing benefits for students with disabilities or those with English as a second language, but also demonstrating benefits the wider population, including hearing adults. Furthermore, the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework by CAST (2023) stresses the importance of providing multiple ways for students to engage with information. It recognises that learners differ in the ways they perceive and comprehend information. Captions provide an alternative way to access and understand any content presented orally. This research project was specifically designed to investigate how achievable it is to caption live teaching in our context. It focused on the PowerPoint Subtitles tool. All staff have a licence to access to PowerPoint, and it is widely used in teaching across the university. The research involved attending four separate teaching sessions across UAL. Staff were asked to turn on PowerPoint subtitles during their presentations, the session was then observed, and the students were asked to document their experience via a questionnaire. We aimed to find the answer to the following four questions: How easy are they to use? How readable are they for students? How accurate are they? What do our students think about them? The research has shown that PowerPoint Subtitles are easy to use. It has also shown that captions are generally easy to read in different room sizes. However, it is a good idea to consider room layout. For example, the orientation of the desks may make them harder to read. Accuracy of automatic captions is important. The less accurate they are the less accessible the content is. It was reasonable to say that expectations of the participants were not very high. However, accuracy tests exceed expectations, the results showed all teachers participating had an error rate of less than 1% and 70% of students said they found the captions to be accurate. Student feedback in other categories was also mainly positive. 58% of students found the captions helped them to focus. 64% of students found the captions helped them understand the material presented in the lesson. On the negative side 21% students said they found the captions to be distracting, and 19% said they found the captions to be confusing. However, overall, 80% felt they had a positive impact on their learning experience. In conclusion, the research demonstrates that automatic captions have the potential to enhance teaching in face-to-face settings. Normalising the use of captions can contribute to removing barriers for students and align with our goals of promoting inclusive teaching practices. However, the minimum standard is that all staff should know how to add captions to their teaching. This will help us to meet our legal obligations under the Equalities Act 2010, to make reasonable anticipatory adjustments. Guidance for staff To find out how to add captions in your live teaching follow these simple instructions: (link) Using captions in live teaching.docx Please contact csmdigitallearning@arts.ac.uk if you would prefer 1:1 support. References Gernsbacher, M. (2015) ‘Video Captions Benefit Everyone’, Policy Insights from the Behavioral and Brain Sciences, 2, pp. 195–202. Available at: https://doi.org/10.1177/2372732215602130. CAST (no date) UDL: Offer alternatives for auditory information. Available at: https://udlguidelines.cast.org/representation/perception/alternatives-auditory (Accessed: 7 December 2023). Student voice Student 1: I think they’re great and should be implemented across all areas of UAL for accessibility and international students often find the writing easier to read than it is to hear different English accents. Anonymous, Nov 2023 Student 2: I liked that if I was a little distracted or missed hearing a bit, I could look at the screen an catch-up instead of requesting repetition from the lecturer. Anonymous, Nov 2023 Student 3: There were some words I didn’t understand and it was nice to have a caption on the screen […] “Using live captions to support learners in face-to-face teaching:”

]]> 0 8a98347910fda5b2d4347a19c22bca1a Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1904 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:30:21 +0000 Share the joy of accessibility tools like Ally and Recite Me that are embedded in Moodle. Allowing students to customize their learning experience like a festive celebration tailored to their needs.

You can re […]

]]> 0 eea295d66412bbd9c3ff63f3b9239d44 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1902 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 16:32:53 +0000 Let’s deck the halls with a variety of formats! Discover how offering content in different formats brings joy to diverse learning needs and preferences, creating a festive atmosphere of engagement. Think about […]

]]> 0 c7d5dfb8d842c2cf3e539e0305431b11 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1900 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:05:17 +0000 Light up your Moodle with colour and contrast delight! Ensure your colours have sufficient contrast that makes your Moodle content accessible to all.  

There are several tools that can help you judge if the […]

]]> 0 f8c65ac5d373a8e7d09ffa0b5da99b3c Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1898 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 17:16:23 +0000 Let’s consider the magic of accessible multimedia! Add captions to videos like twinkling lights and provide transcripts for audio files, ensuring all students can enjoy the festive sparkle of multimedia co […]

]]> 0 411090d9476d8949aca18391f2d32f60 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1896 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 20:52:18 +0000 Day 8 brings gifts of accessibility checkers! Explore how to ensure your uploaded documents are, like perfectly wrapped presents, accessible and delightful. Let the spirit of accessibility spread joy thr […]

]]> 0 68f530cea8ead4a4f44977444b39c732 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1894 Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:54:40 +0000 Unwrap the gift of clear and meaningful links! Discover how to craft links that shine, guiding students through a festive journey in Moodle without getting lost in the winter woods.

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]]> 0 4123b0a4fbbfd616b208cc59078f8c92 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1890 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:46:24 +0000 Let’s add a touch of magic to your images! Unwrap the gift of descriptive alt text and ensure decorative images are appropriately marked. Make your visual content enchanting and accessible to all […]

]]> 0 865195e3ec2e77ac2d16bd1eed3330bb Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1887 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:01:09 +0000 Today brings tidings of joy with structured formatting! Sprinkle headings, lists, and bold text in a semantic structure like festive decorations, transforming your Moodle content into a joyful celebration of readability. 

]]> 0 a46617df90226d76ae70e3127c007e00 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1885 Thu, 07 Dec 2023 14:54:57 +0000 Day 4 brings simplicity wrapped in holiday cheer! Learn to trim your content, write in plain English, and gift your students an accessible Moodle experience, like a beautifully wrapped present waiting to be […]

]]> 0 c6399587cb540ddf5a4b43315afec9bc Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1883 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0000 Let’s adorn your Moodle site with contextual snowflakes! Provide clear instructions within resources and activities, making the learning experience a delightful snowfall of understanding for every student. […]

]]> 0 216749c0a3eb279e42d2252ef2d3e7bc Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1880 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 17:59:54 +0000  

Today, lets add a touch of sparkle to your Moodle pages! Discover the magic of adding short description at the top of the page, that can guide your students’ journey through the site without a flurry of confusion.   

]]> 0 13ec4aa0484aa93c6fb6787fcffe2d6a Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1878 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:36:21 +0000 Let’s Make a Merry Start to Inclusive Learning in Moodle …

Welcome to the festive journey of 12 Days of Accessibility Joy in Moodle! In the spirit of the season, we embark on a merry exploration of cr […]

]]> 0 2fb3240b2a1286d7b76026f61ab51aee Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1823 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 14:02:16 +0000 Have you thought about recording your in-person teaching? Are your students asking you about recordings? Not sure how to go about it?

Admittedly things have been a bit of a whirlwind over the last few years, […]

]]> 0 6bdedf5404f30b33872cfd4973aea864 Sarah Leontovitsch posted a new activity comment https://sarahmasters.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2023/06/25/race/#comment-6 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:39:00 +0000 Thank you for sharing your position. I think it is important to reflect on how our upbringing and environment affect our outlook. It is also good to learn more about you.

It is interesting to hear you say that racist groups pitted white workers against black workers. I also believe that happens in society at large. For example, government…Read more

In reply to - Sarah Masters wrote a new post on the site PG Cert Josephine Kwhali’s talk on unconscious bias resonated with me. It posed the question: how we can still have unconscious bias in education after all this time i […] ]]> 6af467aacc3e02b6f7f858acffe60d72 Sarah Leontovitsch posted a new activity comment https://amyurry.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2023/05/29/faith/#comment-12 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 16:34:50 +0000 I found the Religion in Britain stimulus paper thought-provoking too. I think I had a similar moment. I also think it’s interesting to see how the different resources connect. For me, the words practice and community seem so central to our existence as humans. Both are vital for wellbeing and personal growth. How can we create an environment that…Read more

In reply to - Amy Urry wrote a new post on the site Amy's PG Cert Artist: Bridget Crutchfield, published in Shades of Noir ‘Higher Power: Religion, Faith, Spirituality and Belief I chose two articles from the SoN […] ]]> 9cdffb566d4f36ffbcf04719811ac873 Sarah Leontovitsch posted a new activity comment https://sebastianmay.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/2023/05/07/reclaiming-sounds-empowering-voices/#comment-3 Tue, 23 May 2023 09:03:26 +0000 Thanks for your interesting perspective on these resources. I think you come at these from a completely different angle to me. It is very useful for me to read.

I like the idea of incorporating storytelling to encourage students to open up about their perspectives. Maybe this just comes naturally, but I wonder if you had any ideas about how…Read more

In reply to - Sebastian May wrote a new post on the site Sebastian May Image by ilgmyzin on Unsplash Christine Sun Kim’s physical exploration of sound deeply resonates with my own desire to inspire students to inve […] ]]> 503906f141dc3524b8e3888a9f3069f1 Sarah Leontovitsch changed their profile picture https://myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/activity/p/489035/ Thu, 17 Nov 2022 10:57:47 +0000 0 6bcd3e872ca298ce922638667730a62a Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site Learning and Teaching @ CSM https://learnteachcsm.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=1495 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 16:32:43 +0000 Accessibility Resource

The Digital Learning team are delighted to release our Accessibility Resource. In this new resource, we discuss why accessibility matters, as well as looking at the Social Model of […]

]]> 0 27559584c693e0c89bac4846d544f0a8 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site CSM DL Test Blog https://csmdltestblog.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=54 Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:48:02 +0000 I am testing this … I am not sure why I cant get it to work.

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]]> 0 ea54575573542f21faaf22c09416829f Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site CSM DL Test Blog https://csmdltestblog.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=27 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:15:06 +0000 Is this always the question?

]]> 0 418553dc614f6fbdbceaa16945ee816c Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site CSM DL Test Blog https://csmdltestblog.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=22 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 15:28:25 +0000 Shall I tell you what I am wondering … When I post this will it publish immediately … or is there some sort of delay?

I would also need to work out if the can have thumb nail in the RSS feed – apparently […]

]]> 0 eff62c27dec1542b09d0ba7f219500bb Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site CSM DL Test Blog https://csmdltestblog.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=19 Fri, 23 Apr 2021 14:43:18 +0000 So Amy and I are working on a flow to push information from the Website to Teams. I wonder if it is going to work.

]]> 0 78b10520ad113261ba948c85d2b3bc87 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site CSM DL Test Blog https://csmdltestblog.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=13 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:06:25 +0000 I have been working with the Spatial Practices to help the use the Hybrid studio set-up and iron out the details of the set-up. The LTS have done an excellent job of designing a portable system that can be […]

]]> 0 4addfd58ad29b3b094e55bd92eb0b898 Sarah Leontovitsch wrote a new post on the site CSM DL Test Blog https://csmdltestblog.myblog-staging.arts.ac.uk/?p=8 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 11:44:54 +0000 back in the building… spatial practices exactly as we left it!

wow… what can I say? It’s day 10 in my new job. It’s all very exciting still. I have been in the building four times since the start of t […]

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