As we start a new academic year, here’ s a summary of changes that have taken place over the summer. Blackboard redesign You can’t fail to have noticed that Blackboard…Continue Reading Blackboard and TEL – What’s New for 2018-19
New-look Blackboard live this Friday (info for students)
Blackboard will look a little different from Friday morning (31 August), and there are a couple of things you will need to do before logging in for the first time….Continue Reading New-look Blackboard live this Friday (info for students)
New-look Blackboard live this Friday (info for staff)
Blackboard will look a little different from Friday morning (31 August), and there are a couple of things you will need to do before logging in for the first time….Continue Reading New-look Blackboard live this Friday (info for staff)
Known Issue: Blackboard Learn styling error on small screens
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
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