Newsletter for lecturers at SUND

Teaching

Tips for Mediasdu.dk – SDU MediaSpace

MediaSpace is SDU’s own media platform, which can be used as an alternative to commercial media platforms such as YouTube.

Using this solution allows you to create a link that you can share with external users or embed on, for example, SDU’s website.

This means that videos can be shared without viewers having to log in, which can be useful, for example, for teaching across universities or at conferences. You are responsible for complying with copyright and GDPR rules.

Using MediaSpace is recommended over other media platforms, such as YouTube, which collects personal data about viewers.

Kaltura – as a learning and teaching tool

Kaltura is a media platform that can be used as a teaching and learning tool via your access to MediaSpace and via your access to MyMedia through itslearning.

The platform includes an editing tool that, for example, makes it possible to add interactive elements to videos. These may include reflection questions or MCQ questions that help make course materials more interactive.

Additional support

For further help, please contact the EdHub team via their contact form: Contact form - EdHub

Update your outdated tests before they disappear (itslearning)

The original test tool in itslearning (version 2.0) will be deleted from itslearning in summer 2026. Tests created with the old test tool will therefore disappear. Make sure to update your tests to version 3.0 before it is too late.

Tests created with version 2.0 can be identified by the grey logo. Tests created using version 3.0 have an orange logo.

Updating tests

Open your test and select Update test. This will create a new copy of the test in the new format. Then compare the updated version of the test with the old version, as some elements may not be copied across. Only then should you delete the outdated test.

Guidance and support

You may wish to follow EdHub’s guide on how to update your tests. You can find the guide here.

For further support, see itslearning’s support page. For further help, you are also welcome to contact EdHub via their contact form.

Online seminar on 12 June: Learn how to review the plagiarism report for written examinations

Alexander from SDU Education will give an online walkthrough of SDU’s plagiarism tool for written examinations on 12 June from 12.30–13.00.

Register for the seminar here. Read more about Strike Plagiarism on the SUND Teach website.

Online module on integrating lifelong learning and employability into teaching

In just 10 hours, you can benefit from independent study, three facilitated Learning Circle meetings and peer support from lecturers across the EPICUR Alliance.

Become part of a vibrant community, share best practice and contribute to the ongoing development of this important area of competence for your students.

Important dates

• Kick-off meeting: 18 September 2026, 13.00–14.00 CET
• First meeting in Learning Circle A: 29 September 2026, 09.00–10.30 CET
• First meeting in Learning Circle B: 1 October 2026, 13.00–14.30 CET

Register here. Places are limited.

Further information is available in the attached EPiC TLC newsletter.

TAL 2026

Teaching for Active Learning (TAL) conference on 5 November 2026

SDU’s annual conference for lecturers aims to inspire and share knowledge and experience on how to promote student learning in line with SDU’s underlying principles.

This year, the conference has a special focus on learning communities.

Registration must be completed by 29 October – read more on the conference website or register directly via this registration link.

Call for abstracts: Deadline 3 August 2026

You are invited to submit abstracts and share your experience in the parallel sessions held during the conference. Your abstract may address both this year’s special theme and the usual main theme: activating teaching and active learning.

The deadline for submitting abstracts is 3 August 2026 – read more on the conference website.

Support

EdHub is ready to help you – support before, during and after teaching and examinations

Support may include hybrid teaching, recording and editing vodcasts, training in the use of streaming equipment or setting up digital elements for use in teaching.

Contact EdHub via the contact form here.

You can also access the link to the contact form on SUND Teach.

Workshop/introduction

EdHub regularly holds workshops on the use of Teams Rooms and Zoom Rooms. Here, you can receive guidance on booking and using the tablet in the different types of rooms and on the options the system provides.

You can book a workshop with EdHub here: Book a workshop

Support for starting an oral examination with online external examination

A student assistant from EdHub will come and guide you through setting up the system immediately before the examination takes place.

You can find the booking platform for support for examinations with online external examination here: Book support

Support for itslearning

• For practical questions about itslearning, contact the course administrator affiliated with your course or check the guides at https://sdunet.dk/itslearning.
• For more general questions or to receive previously issued newsletters, write to sund-elearn@health.sdu.dk.
• For technical questions, contact SDU IT on 6550 2990 or write to servicedesk@sdu.dk.