The ‘building block’ which links our Blackboard system to Turnitin was updated yesterday evening. Any staff who use – or who have considered using – the Turnitin Assignments by Group…Continue Reading Improvements to the Turnitin Assignments by Groups tool
RESOLVED: Issue for students accessing feedback using My Grades on Turnitin Assignments: Error 2.6.8
NOW RESOLVED See update: Turnitin connector updated: student access problem now resolved . We have become aware of an issue that is affecting student access to feedback on a small number of Turnitin…Continue Reading RESOLVED: Issue for students accessing feedback using My Grades on Turnitin Assignments: Error 2.6.8
Latest Turnitin connector installed
A recent post highlighted issues with feedback files attached to Turnitin submissions via the Grade Centre. Once this problem was identified, Turnitin quickly issued an updated version of the “building…Continue Reading Latest Turnitin connector installed
Potential display issue: long questions in Blackboard Tests
An issue has been identified with some Blackboard Tests, for example Multiple Choice tests. This problem only arises when The Test is set to display one question at a time. The first…Continue Reading Potential display issue: long questions in Blackboard Tests
Using a qualitative Blackboard Rubric? Here’s something to look out for!
Some colleagues who are using Blackboard assignments to mark student work will have set up a Rubric for use in providing feedback. Typically this will be a qualitative (non-scoring) Rubric…Continue Reading Using a qualitative Blackboard Rubric? Here’s something to look out for!
Can my students see their marks and feedback?
The University is committed to a 15-day turnaround time for student feedback. During this period, while marking is taking place, you will want to be sure that students cannot see the…Continue Reading Can my students see their marks and feedback?
Grade Centre Total and Weighted Total Columns have been hidden
On Monday morning, 23rd November, Blackboard engineers ran a process to hide two Grade Centre columns. The change was prompted by a desire to avoid confusion for students, and save time…Continue Reading Grade Centre Total and Weighted Total Columns have been hidden