1. Introduction to Blackboard 9

2. Less Clicks Using drop down menus and contextual help options, you can – Rename Menu Items – Reorder menu items – Control panel functions at the top level Rename Menu Items Reorder Menu by Dragging

3. Control Panel at Top Level 1.Turn on EDIT mode 2.Create an Item or Folder 3.Expanded menus for all other options

4. Improved Gradebook Smartviews to create printable reports Expandable Menus for functions and columns

5. Training Opportunities JUNE Workshop – Monday, June 8 and Tuesday, June 9, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Two days of four 1.5 hour sessions each day on different aspects of Blackboard SEPTEMBER Training – Thursday, September 10 and Friday September 11, 1.5 hour sessions on different aspects of Blackboard repeated second day. Focus is getting syllabus posted, activating the course and getting started. DEPARTMENT Training and ONE-ON-ONE – Customized training can be designed for a department meeting – One-on-one training can be done at the PACC or by appointment

6. Projected Upgrade Dates Monday, June 15, 2009 through Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Access to email and updates regarding the upgrade progress will be posted at normal PAnet address. http://panet.andover.edu