There is currently a known issue with Blackboard Learn where users using small screens, ones set to a low resolution or users on mobile devices will not be able to…Continue Reading Known Issue: Blackboard Learn styling error on small screens
Introducing ALLY: Accessible Blackboard course content
The ALLY Technology Available in all Blackboard Courses 2018-19 from August, ALLY is an innovative technology (short video) that can help with the accessibility of your Blackboard course content: Automatically…Continue Reading Introducing ALLY: Accessible Blackboard course content
2018-19 enrolments now being created in Blackboard
We are now into the 2018-19 academic year, and from Monday any 2018-19 course enrolments already registered in RISIS will start to flow into Blackboard. Module Convenors on Part 2 and…Continue Reading 2018-19 enrolments now being created in Blackboard
Blackboard upgrade summer 2018 – complete
Blackboard has been upgraded to the latest version – for those of you who like to know such things, we are now running Blackboard 9.1 Q2 2018 Cumulative Update 2….Continue Reading Blackboard upgrade summer 2018 – complete
Blackboard Course Rollover 2018 – complete
Annual course rollover took place on Saturday 30th June, with work continuing on related tasks throughout July. Many thanks to our colleagues in the IT TEL/AV team who are principally responsible for ensuring…Continue Reading Blackboard Course Rollover 2018 – complete
Reminder: Blackboard upgrade this Sunday evening (August 2018)
As previously announced, we will be upgrading to the latest Blackboard version on Sunday 5 – Monday 6 August. Blackboard and Turnitin will be unavailable while the upgrade takes place from 19:00 BST…Continue Reading Reminder: Blackboard upgrade this Sunday evening (August 2018)
Blackboard Course Rollover 2018 – update
Updated 20th July – further updates to follow Annual course rollover took place on Saturday 30th June, with work continuing on related tasks throughout the following weeks. Many thanks to our colleagues…Continue Reading Blackboard Course Rollover 2018 – update
New look Blackboard – coming September 2018
Following consultation with staff and students earlier this year, we are working to improve Blackboard’s look, feel and ease of use. We currently plan to launch this more user-friendly Blackboard in…Continue Reading New look Blackboard – coming September 2018
Teaching and Learning for All – Symposium – 12 July 2018
Technology as a Springboard to Inclusive Practice Technology, Accessibility and the University of Reading The effective use of technology can play a key role in reducing the barriers to student…Continue Reading Teaching and Learning for All – Symposium – 12 July 2018
Course Rollover 2018 – what do I need to do?
Annual Course Rollover takes place on Saturday 30th June. Blackboard downtime will be required, approximately 08:00 – 17:00 BST. All the relevant forms have been updated, and can be accessed from…Continue Reading Course Rollover 2018 – what do I need to do?