Micah Orloff July 7, 2009 For audio call Toll Free and use PIN/code What's New on Blackboard: Exploring the Grade Center

Maximize your CCC Confer window. Mute your phone (*6) if you have visitors or noise in your office. Please note phone audio may be in presenter-only mode. Ask questions over the phone when the presenter prompts. Ask questions throughout presentation via the chat window. Turn on or off Closed Captioning by clicking on the icon. Save the presentation or chat by clicking on the icon. Vote Yes or No by using the icon. Housekeeping

How to use VoIP 1) To listen, adjust your speaker volume (left bottom of window) 2) To speak youll need a microphone or USB headset. a) First, run the audio wizard Tools/Audio/Audio Setup Wizard. b) Second, press on the mic icon when it is free (release when finished speaking)

To Send Chat Messages Type your message and click Send or Enter on your keyboard.

To Turn On Closed Captioning Click to open the Closed-Captioning text window

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Use on above toolbar What Version of A. 7.x B. 8.x C. 9.x D. Other (CE, Vista) or not on Bb?

Version 7.x Gradebook Issues/concerns Features lacking?

Grade Center (v8.x and later) Efficient Grading Web 2.0 (ish) Interface Central Grid for most functions Customization Smart Views Interactive/Non Interactive Powerful Analysis Calculated Columns Reports/Notification

Efficient Grading Action BarEnter Directly Grade Information Bar

Customization Freeze Columns Hide Columns Drag and Drop Maneuverability Make changes in batch

Customization: Smart Views Create a Smart View to see Grade Center data which matches defined criteria such as group membership or performance.

Customization: Other Views Interactive (Default) Non-Interactive for Accessibility

Powerful Analysis: Calculated Columns Columns specifically for performing functions

Powerful Analysis: Reports Generate easy to create, customizable reports that can be printed and include custom data elements

Powerful Analysis: Notification Quickly selected/ all participants without having to leave the Grade Center

Powerful Analysis: Grade History Maintains all data for grade submissions

Demo

Use the buttons in the toolbar to provide your answer

What is the name of the Evaluation tool in Bb? A. Gradesheet B. Gradebook C. Grade Center

What version uses the Grade Center? A. 8.x B. 9.x C. Both A and B

Create a _______ to see Grade Center data which matches defined criteria such as group membership or performance. A. Interactive View B. Non-Interactive View C. Smart View

Getting Started with the Grade Center (PDF) Getting Started with the Grade Center Bb Knowledge Base – Grade Center (HTML) Bb Knowledge Base – Grade Center Creating a Grade Center Column-v9 (SWF) Creating a Grade Center Column-v9 Determining Grades and Exemptions (SWF) Determining Grades and Exemptions Analyzing Grades (SWF) Analyzing Grades Customizing Grade Center (SWF) Customizing Grade Center Additional Resources

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Evaluation Survey Link

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