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Are My Grade Center Columns Calculating Correctly?
Posted May 01, 2018
By: Jennifer Albat
It’s that time of year. The final check before grades are due. During finals week, Instructional Design & Learning Technology members field many questions about the Blackboard Grade Center. How do we do this so efficiently? Shhh…it’s a secret.
Not really, just a little trick we learned along the way.
First, you need to add yourself as a student using Student Preview. This is the "eyeball" icon by the Edit Mode Button in the top right corner...
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New Visual Annotation and Lecture Recording Tool on Campus
Posted May 01, 2018
By: Niki Glick
Chances are, you've seen a SMART podium or SMART board (LCD) in a classroom on campus. You know the ones I'm talking about: they look like screens or whiteboards you can write on with digital pens. This technology is a key component to a flipped learning environment, as it allows you to create supplemental content that can be accessed outside of the classroom. It also allows you to present lectures in a more dynamic, interactive, and engaging way ...
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Safari Update Causing File Attachment Problems in Blackboard
Posted May 01, 2018
By: Emily Keener
Safari 11, which comes along with the latest Mac OS update, is causing issues for students and faculty attaching documents in Blackboard. Students using Safari 11 are currently unable to attach files to Blackboard Assignments, Turnitin Assignments, or to File Attachment test questions. Faculty using Safari 11 are unable to attach files to content Items. This article describes the issue further and describes workarounds; until a solution is found, the quickest workaround is t...
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