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Blackboard 9.1
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Helpful Blackboard 9.1 One-Pagers

Comparing Blackboard 8.0 to 9.1: Menu Management

Comparing Blackboard 8.0 to 9.1: Posting Content

Comparing Blackboard 8.0 to 9.1: Grading

How-To in Blackboard 9.1: Managing the Course Enviroment

How-To in Blackboard 9.1: Control Panel Basics

How-To in Blackboard 9.1: Adding Course Materials

How-To in Blackboard 9.1: Communicating with Students

Blackboard 9.1 Quick Reference

Blackboard 9.1 Help For Instructors (HTML)

Getting Started In Your New Course Environment (pdf)

Getting Started With Course Content (pdf)

Bb 9.1 Hands-On Workshop Slideshow (pdf)

New Features in Blackboard 9.1


(click to see them in action!)

Self-enrolled and randomized student groups

Creation of multiple groups in one action

Group assignment submission and group grading

Multiple attempt assignments

Auto-submitted (forced time-limit) tests

Drag and drop file management

YouTube, Flickr, and Slideshare search & embed feature

Anonymous test grading

Grade Center color coding

Grade Center Smart View favorites

Blackboard 9.1 Video Guides


Building Your Course

Understanding The New Course Environment

Editing Your Course Menu

Creating a Course Home Page

Using The Visual Editor

Uploading Files

Managing Course Files

Setting Adaptive Release Rules


Communications

Creating Discussion Forums

Creating Discussion Threads

Replying to a Thread

Creating Multiple Groups

Posting Announcements

Managing Blogs, Journals and Wikis

Using Collaborate (formerly ElluminateLive!)


Assessing Learners

Customizing the Grade Center

Creating Smart Views

Working Offline with the GradeCenter

Grading Tests Question by Question

Creating a Test

Setting Test Options (including timed tests)

Uploading Test Questions from Excel

Creating Assignments

Assigning Group Assignments

Downloading Assignments


Please visit the Blackboard On Demand Learning Center for a full list of video guides. Learn how to:

  1. Build Your Course
  2. Communicate and Collaborate with Students
  3. Assess Your Learners
  4. Video Guide For Students