Mid week break but some may make it a long weekend. Whichever it is we are zipping through the summer and fall semester is around the corner. As you prepare your fall course site on BB take some time and review old content. Content no longer being used should be purged so that when you … Read more
With the adoption of this new learning system it might be a good time to review your course, it’s structure and what content is being used and what might not be. Course content will be migrated to Canvas but in a slightly different format than what you are used to in BB so take the … Read more
As we transition to Canvas Learning Management System this site has now had a name change! We have early adopters here at our College who can share their experiences with this new system. For those who are not part of the early adoption this may be the time to rethink, reevaluate and restructure your course. … Read more
Make Courses Available – Control Panel > Customization > Properties > Set Availability > Yes. Copy Content – Control Panel > Packages and Utilities > Course Copy> remember to Select All so Tests etc are also copied over as well as starting in the course that you want content copied from Merge Content – click Section Merge on … Read more
Tips on Test Options etc. Note the difference between Force Completion and Set Timer, you don’t need to use both and timer might be the better alternative. Good information on Test Feedback as well. Remember we are using Blackboard Learn so information relating to Ultra does not applied to our platform.
BB upgrades included integration of WebEx in Blackboard, an attendance tool and the ability to add Audio/Video Feedback to students work. More information can be found below. Blackboard Webex Guide Attendance Tool Record Audio and Video Feedback
As you enter final grades you can download your grades from Blackboard by clicking work offline, do remember to be a good steward of student information and save to your piratedrive! Need assistance contact OET! Make note of what worked and what did not work and calendar for next course prep.
The Force Completion setting on Blackboard exams only allows for a one-time entry into the exam. If the student accidentally closes the browser, or loses the connection to the test, the student cannot continue with the exam unless the instructor intervenes and resets the exam. For this reason, this setting is not recommended. The Timed Test option allows the … Read more
There are certain tasks that you sometimes do only once a semester or even once a year. Our office can often help but when not available here is a great resource with quick, short videos that can help. It is Blackboards YouTube Channel, bookmark this site or make it a hidden link in your course … Read more
What those new symbols are next to your uploaded content in BB mean? They are from Blackboard Ally Blackboard Ally works seamlessly with your Learning Management System (Blackboard) and Web Community Manager (WCM) website to gauge the accessibility of your content. Ally provides guidance and tips for lasting improvements to your content accessibility. Receive feedback on … Read more
Resolution of Grade Center Duplication Issue With the new Blackboard Theme and Course Appearance upgrade on August 1 this will no longer be an issue. Please note “With this upgrade, all current themes will be retired as they no longer adequately meet Accessibility Standards and are not Mobile and Tablet Friendly”
With finals hours away please note some of these handy grade center posts Adding extra-credit Tips and more Tips Questions? Contact OET for answers!
And we end Spring 2018 classes. Some of you may have research papers for students to complete and “Would you like to have library resources in your Blackboard course in a format that is easy to use?” well click here to access the LibGuide Course Integration and “Integrating a research guide in to your Blackboard … Read more