blackboard 9.1 introduction
DESCRIPTION
A presentation of many screen shots of our Blackboard 9.1 environment aimed at raising staff awareness of the new environment. Focusses on the changes and improvements from V8.TRANSCRIPT
Megan JussDavid Callaghan
12th October 2010
www.edgehill.ac.uk/ls
Blackboard 9.1 Demonstration
Student view
Instructor view
Questions
VLE HomepageFamiliar Interface - Information layout and navigation features
Drag and Drop Simple page organisation
Add Module (Panel)Easily set user organisation preferences
My Institution (Tab)One click to return to VLE homepage
Personalize PageEasily set user homepage display preferences
My Institution (Tab)One click to return to VLE homepage
My PlacesOne click access to edit user profile and quick link access to all My Courses
Personal InformationAdd profile information & images and specify notification settings
My Institution (Tab)One click to return to VLE homepage
My CoursesOne click access to visit course sections
Course Entry PageHomepage determined by Instructor - e.g. Course information, announcements or dashboard page, etc.
Side Bar Navigation: List ViewDefault display shows links in list view, which can be organised with section headings & dividers
Side Bar Navigation: Folder ViewAlternative folder view offers an overview of the course structure and quick access to items within folders
Course ContentInformation is structured sequentially (chronologically or by topic) with on screen text and folders
Folder ContentFolders contain further on screen text and course item links to activities e.g. discussion forums and journals
Breadcrumb NavigationAdditional course navigation options for returning to previously visited pages
Interactive Tool: Class BlogContextual links to an integrated and gradable activity tool
Class BlogDisplays chronological posts & comments, editing options and a side bar overview
Course Menu / BreadcrumbsNavigation options to suit the user
Interactive Tool: Class WikiContextual links to an integrated and gradable activity tool
Class WikiDisplays co-created content, editing options and side bar overview
Edit Wiki PageEasily add to, amend or delete content on existing pages
Course Menu / BreadcrumbsNavigation options to suit the user
Create Wiki PageEasily add new pages with images, links, etc.
Course Menu / BreadcrumbsNavigation options to suit the user
Multimedia ItemsContextual links to 3rd party content such as YouTube videos, Flickr photographs and SlideShare presentations
VideoEasily view video content without leaving the VLE
Course Menu / BreadcrumbsNavigation options to suit the user
GroupsIntegrated tools for online collaboration
Group HomepageDisplays access to a range of group tools
HelpOne click access to a searchable user guide
Student view
Instructor view
Questions
Student View
VLE HomepageSimilar to Student ViewAccess to Add Module, Personalise Page, My Places
Course HomepageOne click access to Edit Mode and Control Panel
Student View
Course HomepageSimilar to Student ViewEdit ModeOn / Off toggle enables quick access to designer tools, drop down menus and drag and drop organisation features
Add Menu ItemOne click access to course menu design tools
Drag and DropEasily organise course menu structure and page items
Course Menu Action LinksEasily edit course menu items
Course Content Action Links: Build ContentEasy access to create content new items, folders, pages and mashups
Student View
Course Content Action Links: Create AssessmentEasy access to create a range of assessment activities Note: Turnitin is 3rd party system - when the plugin is available it will appear here
Student View
Course Content Action Links: Add Interactive ToolEasy access to create interactive spaces for online activity
Course Content Action Links: Assign TextbookEasy access to provide key text information. Note: We are more likely to link to library catalogue reading lists via URL links
Control PanelOne click access from any point in the course to control panel tools
Course FilesA search facility enables filename search of all course filesA thumbnail view enables enhances visual search of files such as images
Manage FilesAccess to upload files or packages (zip folders), create HTML pages, organise background course files and download files for backup
Student view
Instructor view
Questions