Following the latest Blackboard update, you can now find a student’s submission when the Blackboard Assignment is anonymous using the unique Submission Receipt ID. This option was lost following a…Continue Reading Search by submission receipt for anonymous Blackboard Assignments is back!
Module Descriptions automatically linked to Blackboard Courses
The Module Description (MDF) for a course is now available from the Course Description link under the Details and Actions menu. The link is automatically inserted into 2024/25 Blackboard Ultra…Continue Reading Module Descriptions automatically linked to Blackboard Courses
Issue: Accessing 2023-24 Reading Lists in Blackboard
What is the issue? There is currently an issue preventing access to some 2023/24 Online Reading Lists in Blackboard Courses. This unexpected issue is caused by the type of link…Continue Reading Issue: Accessing 2023-24 Reading Lists in Blackboard
Blackboard file upload requirements are changing
Maximum file size limits are being introduced to Blackboard Courses and Organisations from 1 September 2024 . This is being introduced to help manage file storage and improve the experience…Continue Reading Blackboard file upload requirements are changing
Why is the Reading List link called TALIS LTI 1.3 in my Blackboard course?
This post is relevant to academic staff who manage courses in Blackboard. If you have any queries in relation to it, please log via the DTS Self-Service Portal. What is…Continue Reading Why is the Reading List link called TALIS LTI 1.3 in my Blackboard course?
Blackboard Course Banner Issue
Issue with banner images on 2023-4 courses On the 6th of September an issue occurred that removed the banner images in 2023/4 Blackboard courses. This issue affected 700+ courses. We contacted…Continue Reading Blackboard Course Banner Issue
Learning Capture Timeline
LEARNING CAPTURE TIMELINE In our previous post, Welcome to Learning Capture at Reading, we introduced you to YuJa, the University’s newly-procured Learning Capture system. If you haven’t yet had…Continue Reading Learning Capture Timeline
Welcome to Learning Capture at Reading
Welcome to Learning Capture at Reading Welcome to the first of our Learning Capture-themed blog posts. Over the coming months, we’ll keep you updated with project news and developments….Continue Reading Welcome to Learning Capture at Reading
Why is PowerPoint a preferred recording tool for making screencasts?
Have you been using Teams meeting recordings to make screencasts? We recommend switching to PowerPoint for any future recordings. Our 2020/21 experiences and staff feedback indicate key advantages. Why is…Continue Reading Why is PowerPoint a preferred recording tool for making screencasts?
New Group name prefix to identify Blackboard Modules in MS Stream
The prefix used to identify a Group for a Blackboard module in Microsoft Stream is changing. This is being updated on Monday 19th April. The update will take place over several…Continue Reading New Group name prefix to identify Blackboard Modules in MS Stream