Announcing the Blackboard SP12 Upgrade!

Blackboard Learn SP12 has been installed for our Blackboard Learning Management System.  What are some of the new features for faculty?

• The Global Navigation Menu provides one-click access to your Courses, Settings, Blackboard Help, and the new My Blackboard tools.
• A new "My Blackboard" where critical information from all your courses is consolidated in a simple, modern, easily consumable way.  This includes Posts, Notifications, and Grades for students.
• A new and improved Content Editor
• A redesigned Discussion interface
• A completely rebuilt Calendar system which automatically synchs course due dates, supports drag and drop changes, provides customizable views, and can be exported to other third party calendars
• The Retention Center that highlights retention factors and student engagement
• Inline Assignment Grading where you can review and grade student submitted files in the Blackboard environment
• Test Enhancements that improves the design and deployment of tests.

This video will quickly show you some of the new key features that may change the way you work...

There's definitely more to Blackboard Learn!

Apple TV and the New Smart Board Rooms


The second generation of Smart Boards have a new feature: Apple TV! This will serve as a media hub through which you can share materials and apps from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch on the Smart Board.  What are some of the uses?

• Annotate documents
• Display pictures
• Use and demonstrate apps
• Walk the room while still remaining connected
• Creative project presentations
• Use as a document camera

Attend a training session in the CTE to learn how to link your mobile device to the Smart Board through Apple TV!