Known issuesKnown issues Course copying External links (new window) HTML / Paste from Word Markup validation Elluminate Re-submit file links
New FeaturesNew Features Double-arrow button Empty content area warning Mobile app iOS, Android, Blackberry Content Collection Content Types (…)
New Content TypesNew Content Types Lesson Plan Syllabus Mashup Pull content from YouTube, Flickr, etc. IN THEORY… Interactive Tool Blog, Wiki, etc.
Small ChangesSmall Changes Announcements – no sent “Staff Information” “Contacts” Control Panel usage Many things added right from folders “Communication” vs. “Tools” Changing course appearance Control Panel Customization Style Course Availability Control Panel Customization Properties Users / Groups Control Panel Users and Groups
Big Change #1: Digital DropboxBig Change #1: Digital Dropbox Digital Dropbox has been discontinued Online submission of work done through “Assignments” Needs Grading area Populates gradebook automatically
Big Change #2: Uploading FilesBig Change #2: Uploading Files Content Collection Many levels Use course or user Upload File or Upload Package (.zip)
Big Change #3: Online QuizzesBig Change #3: Online Quizzes Much is the same Control Panel Course Tools Tests, Surveys, and Pools Now using “Pools” to help you more efficiently organize your test questions for re-use Example – “Chapter 1” Build pool first Create exam second, pull from pools Not mandatory, but helpful Reminder: Create test first using Control Panel, then deploy it in your module
Tips Adding media to your quiz questions Done specifically for each test Create test, then “Question Settings” Renaming and Moving folders Subheaders and Dividers in course menu Tool Availability Gradebook Color coding for instructors Smart Views
Getting Help / Learning MoreGetting Help / Learning More TLC Workshops = # = # Official Blackboard site Blackboard videos! Me! Office 234
Questions? Handouts available on the SoMTD website under Resources Faculty & Staff Music, Theatre, Dance