Blackboard has now been upgraded to the most recent software release, Q2 2017. Here’s a quick run-down of some of the changes you’ll notice in the new version. Drag and…Continue Reading What’s new in the latest Blackboard version August 2017
New Blackboard Instructor app
You may see notifications from Blackboard about Instructor, their new mobile app for staff. This is part of a revamp of Blackboard’s mobile provision. Mobile Learn is being discontinued in favour…Continue Reading New Blackboard Instructor app
Revised date for Blackboard upgrade: 6th – 7th August 2017
Colleagues will be aware that we had previously scheduled this summer’s Blackboard upgrade for 25th June, but this had to be postponed when Blackboard’s quality checks identified a software defect. This bug…Continue Reading Revised date for Blackboard upgrade: 6th – 7th August 2017
Course rollover now complete
The annual course rollover took place at the weekend. A very big thank you to our colleagues in the IT TEL Support team who not only gave up their Saturday…Continue Reading Course rollover now complete
*TEL Fest – TEL Roadshow, Tuesday 11 July, 13:00-14:00 in Carrington 201*
TEL Fest: Lunchtime Fringe – TEL Roadshow (with free light lunch!) Tuesday 11 July, 13:00 – 14:00 in Carrington 201 Calling Academic & Administrative staff! Don’t miss this opportunity…Continue Reading *TEL Fest – TEL Roadshow, Tuesday 11 July, 13:00-14:00 in Carrington 201*
TEL Fest – Places still available! Bookings close on Friday (30 June)!
There are still places available for TEL Fest sessions (Tues 11 – Thus 13 July, UoR staff only.) Bookings close on Friday (30 June). *Please see the link in the…Continue Reading TEL Fest – Places still available! Bookings close on Friday (30 June)!
June 2017 Blackboard upgrade postponed
We’re sorry to say that, with very little notice, Blackboard cancelled the upgrade which had been due to take place yesterday. This is because they had discovered a new bug,…Continue Reading June 2017 Blackboard upgrade postponed
Blackboard Course Rollover: a reminder of actions required – and an interactive model
What is Course Rollover? Course rollover is the annual process whereby Blackboard courses from the current academic year are copied for use in the next academic year. This year Course…Continue Reading Blackboard Course Rollover: a reminder of actions required – and an interactive model
TEL Fest 2017 – Booking is now open!
Bookings for TEL Fest sessions are now open! (This event is for University of Reading staff only.) *Please see the link in the Details & Booking section at the end…Continue Reading TEL Fest 2017 – Booking is now open!
Global Accessibility Awareness Day 18th May – Blackboard webinars
This Thursday is the sixth Global Accessibility Awareness Day. To celebrate this, Blackboard is promoting a series of pedagogically focused free webinars, bringing together Blackboard experts and leading academics, covering a variety…Continue Reading Global Accessibility Awareness Day 18th May – Blackboard webinars