Blackboard Version 7.1

…but I just got used to version 6!...

The Biggies…

• Text Editor• Assessments and Gradebook• Discussion Board• Discussion Board• …uh…did I mention…the

discussion board? It’s really different!

The Text Editor• Full text editor is available wherever

text can be entered.• Complete rich text editing, including

improved equation and math editing, tables, cut/copy/paste, undo, etc.

• Spell checking• Upload/Attach file• Upload/add image, embedded audio or

video, Flash

Gradebook and Assessment:Tests

• Performance Dashboard – your one-stop place for a participant’s course activity and grades.

• Tests – facilitator can choose…– # of times test is taken 1: unlimited, or

anything in between • all scores are viewable• Any/ all scores can be cleared/selected for grade

– Include score in gradebook vs. hide from gradebook (true “self-check”)

– Several tiers of feedback available

Gradebook and Assessment:Discussions

• Discussion grading– Discussions can be assigned grade values.

Grading is available through…• Discussion• Student gradebook entry• Performance dashboard

– Student responses can be clustered for assessment.

– Thread grading vs. discussion board grading

Discussions:Other Wonderful Things…

• Peer rating for discussion responses• Discussion role assignments (through

“Manage”): – Grader– Moderator – Manager– Participant – Reader

• Discussion participation blocking• Anonymous participation• Moderation (postings must be approved)

Getting help with Bb 7.1

1. Through “Control Panel”:– Documentation– Quick tutorials (Flash videos

2. Community/Discussion Boards/”Q&A - Facilitators & Developers” – ask your peer! – Mike Johnson, Bb Expert and all-around

nice guy will check there regularly

3. Email Jenni Keith

The Content Manager

• Personal vs. Institution• User content manager