Blackboard Upgrade Information
Introduction
The University will be upgrading Blackboard from version 7.0 to version 7.3
This upgrade will take place between Tuesday 25th March, 2008 at 10.00am and Thursday 27th March, 2008 at 09.00am inclusive. Blackboard will not be accessible during this upgrade period.
Click here for What's New in Blackboard (Adobe Flash Required, 2 MB)
What are the benefits to Blackboard users?
There are a number of reasons why we are upgrading Blackboard that will benefit users, these include:
- The login box will be the same for all users. This means that all users will be required to supply their username and password before they can gain access to Blackboard irrespective if they are using Blackboard on or off campus. Users will no longer be required to type in cc\ before their username.
- Improved service and support for users of Windows Vista, Firefox and Office 2007.
- New look discussion board with extra features, such as receiving an e-mail alert when new messages have been posted.
- Virtual Classroom / Online Chat will be fixed.
New Features in Blackboard.
Click here for What's New in Blackboard (Adobe Flash Required, 2 MB)
New Discussion Board manuals
| Topic Guides | File size | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| Blackboard Overview | ||
| Students | ||
| Using the Discussion board |
 430Kb |
Basics of using the new Blackboard discussion board |
| Staff | ||
|
288Kb |
Setting up the new Blackboard discussion board | |
| Updated Discussion board pegagogy guide |
162Kb |
What are online discussions, Pedagogic theory of e-moderating, Hints and tips on managing online discussions |
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Last Updated: 20 March 2008
