We’ve seen significant use of Respondus Lockdown Browser in the past few terms. If you use this tool to increase exam integrity in your courses you should be aware that new versions of the browser have been released. What does this mean for you and your students? Your students should install the newest version of […]
Continue reading →Many users have reported a recent increase in the number of emails received reporting changes in Blackboard. Last term we worked with a user who was not receiving critical emails from an instructor sent from Blackboard. In the process of fixing that user’s problem, we had to restart the notifications system which sends messages. Apparently […]
Continue reading →Reminder: Once you’ve copied a past course into the current term, while most of your prep work is done, you are not quite finished. There are some important housekeeping items to remember: Check Content and assessment items and revise/replace them as needed. Make sure content is in the appropriate location. Consult your department for any […]
Continue reading →Do you use the testing system in Blackboard? Are you looking for a way to prevent students from browsing websites or using other applications during a Blackboard test/quiz? If so, we have a tool for your students. LockDown Browser is a special application that runs on a student’s computer that locks them into a Blackboard […]
Continue reading →Blackboard can handle complex grade calculations but should you do that? Using a points totaling calculation makes it easier to find errors in your grade book set-up, makes it easier for students to understand their grades and how they are doing and reduces meetings with students to confirm their standing toward the end of the term.
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