In this section we will be providing you with a range of resources to get to know Blackboard Learn 9.1. This will include videos, quick reference guides, quickcards and workbooks.
UEA Training Documentation
New Features in Blackboard 9.1 (PDF) - This document supports the workshop but can also be used for sel-paced tutition. It is designed for people experienced in using the old version of Blackboard who want to get up to speed with the new interface and some new features. It will also be useful for people new to Blackboard as it covers the five essential elements of the new version that you need to know about to start using version 9.1 successfully.Overview
Your Course Environment (3m 46sec)
A Blackboard produced tour around a 9.1 course (or module as we call them)
Blackboard Learn 9.1 : A faux movie trailer (0m 55sec)
A faux movie trailer with teases on new Blackboard 9 features produced by East Carolina University
Essentials
These videos and getting started guides have been produced by Blackboard and are a quick and easy way to get up to speed with some of the key things you will need to know about Blackboard Learn 9.1 and where to look for standard tasks.
Getting Started with the Course (Module) Environment (PDF, 3 pages)
Editing the course (module) home page (2m 37sec)
Select the page where students enter your module (2m 4sec)
Send an Email (2m 4sec)
Creating Announcements (2m 0sec)
Create a Tool Link in the course menu and in a content area (3m 9sec)
Tour the Course Files feature - NEW FEATURE (7m 10sec)
Create a new content item and attach a file from Course Files (2m 3sec)
Getting Started with Course (Module) Content (PDF, 3 pages)
Make your course available for students (1m 35 sec)
More information
Blackboard On Demand Learning Centre
The On Demand Learning Centre hosts a collection of short videos on getting to know Blackboard Learn 9.1. They are split into the following categories 1) Understanding & Building Your Course 2) Communicating & Collaborating 3) Assessing Learners 4) For Students
Blackboard Help for Instructors
Blackboard Help is a single resource for all of the user documentation available for Blackboard Learn Release 9.1.
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