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Instructors often plan certain communications in advance to ensure students receive timely updates and critical information. This proactive approach helps maintain a structured learning...
July 2, 2024
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4:13 PM
Diverse backround in design, active learning, accessibility
We are pleased to introduce the newest member of the Instructional Technology team: Ada Crutchfield. Joining our team as an Instructional Design Specialist, Ada brings over a decade of...
June 17, 2024
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7:41 PM
Updates include accessibility improvements
On June 27th, Panopto is releasing an updated version (15.0). No downtime is expected with this release. Updates include: Improved Folder Drop-down Menus and Actions: Highly used folder...
June 4, 2024
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9:16 AM
Language support for AI course tools, grading enhancements
This June, Ultra users can look forward to updates that enhance user experience and functionality including a new language selector when generating content with the AI Course Design Assistant,...
May 30, 2024
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2:26 PM
Enhanced commenting features and other changes
Starting May 27th all Voicethread users will experience the "new" Voicethread that includes enhanced features. These include: One Conversation – A simpler-to-use conversation structure makes...
May 23, 2024
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2:10 PM
Blackboard course shells for FA2024 were created on May 13, 2024 per our previous announcement to support faculty preparation for Ultra in advance of the fall semester. Ultra will be the...
May 15, 2024
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1:20 PM
Updated media guidelines for Blackboard to begin this summer
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the digital learning environment and support accessibility, all media content must be hosted in Panopto rather than Blackboard as of May 23, 2024,...
May 14, 2024
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12:20 PM
Students & Faculty Unable to Access File Attachments
Blackboard users may be unable to access course file attachments. Error messages may include: The specified resource was not found You do not have permission to access it Refused to connect...
May 13, 2024
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10:57 AM
Courses before Fall 2021 to be retired beginning 6/1
During Summer 2024, DoIT staff and Blackboard will archive our entire instance of Blackboard, which will save individually backed-up copies of every course and organization through SP2024. Courses...
May 10, 2024
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10:45 AM
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However, faculty can still use Original upon request
In consultation with the Deans as well as the Faculty Senate Computer Policy Committee (CPC), DoIT will make Ultra the default version of Blackboard for all Fall 2024 course shells that are...
May 7, 2024
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10:04 AM