1. UNMC Blackboard Users Group June 23, 2004

2. Agenda Discuss the upcoming Blackboard training opportunities Demonstrate the enhanced Extron WYSIWYG, including easy upload of multimedia (large.ppt,.pdf, etc.) Discuss the new enhancements of Blackboard 6.1 Discuss the new enhancements of Blackboard Application Pack One

3. Upcoming Training Opportunities Hands-on and On-line Sessions Using Multimedia in BB Converting PowerPoint for BB Assessment in BB Gradebook in BB New Enhancements in BB June 24, 2004 July 8, 2004 July 22, 2004 August 5, 2004 August 19, 2004

4. To register: Contact Faculty Development at: 559-8923 Or 559-5916

5. WYSIWYG Editor Easily manipulate layout Easily insert multimedia Make a single copy of the media and save to a central repository (media server), giving you the ability to use the media files in different Blackboard courses without duplicating the file

6. Where to Store Multimedia Files webmedia.unmc.eduhog.unmc.edumy.unmc.edu Media serverStreaming serverBlackboard server Image, PowerPoint, Acrobat, Flash, audio & video files <5MB Streamed audio & video files Image files & PowerPoint files >5MB Assist in the effort to distribute the load on servers Blackboard 6 has a course size limitation

7. When to Use WYSIWYG Guidelines (.jpg,.gif,.pdf and.ppt files) Optimize files = image files should not exceed ~32K –Can be saved as a streamed format Cumulative file size exceeds 5 Megabytes = save on media server –Includes: video, audio,.pdf and PowerPoint files

8. Enhancements to BB 6.1 Gradebook View –The Gradebook View page includes links that show the Users in the Gradebook or the Items in the Gradebook. This is used for locating and modifying information in courses with a large number of users or a large number of Gradebook items. This is a tool for quick searching in the Gradebook.

13. Enhancements to BB 6.1 Assessment Workflow Force Completion. If the Force Completion option is selected by the Instructor, students must complete the Assessment the first time it is launched. The status of multiple attempts (if allowed) is displayed to the student at the top of the Assessment. If the Submit button is selected and the student has left some questions blank, a warning message will appear stating which questions have not been answered. Navigational arrows appear for Assessments set to display questions one at a time, unless backtracking is prohibited.

14. Enhancements to Application One Messages Internal course communication tool with the functions of an email account. Messages may not be sent or received outside of the course. Glossary Listing of important terms in a course and associated definitions. Report Card module Portal module that displays the overall grade of each course to the user.