Each month, Anthology releases feature updates for Blackboard Learn, our online learning management system. These enhancements to ultra courses will be added to our production system on Thursday, Dec. 7:
Gradebook grid view sorting controls — Sorting options in the gradebook provide a more efficient grading experience. Extended sorting options will be added to all remaining columns in the gradebook grid view. Instructors can sort records in ascending or descending order and remove any applied sorting. A purple highlight in the column header indicates sorting is applied.
Auto-generate discussion prompts — Now, instructors can generate discussion and journal prompts that encourage students to
- engage in higher-order thinking,
- apply their knowledge,
- justify or challenge their beliefs and ideas,
- and emulate real-world situations.
The instructor can review the generated prompts and select one to add to the discussion or journal. After adding the prompt, the instructor can edit or further refine the prompt as appropriate.
Large rubric support
Additional image insertion and generate options
Improved mobile experience for Course Content page
Enhancements to Grades in the mobile app
Removal of First-Time User Experience pop-ups
For full details of these and other enhancements, see the Release Notes on Blackboard’s Help site.
OWU Sponsoring Organization/Office: Information Services
Contact: David Soliday at helpdesk@owu.edu