{"id":121262,"date":"2024-04-24T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2024-04-24T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/daily\/?p=121262"},"modified":"2024-04-24T08:04:44","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T12:04:44","slug":"may-2024-blackboard-updates","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.owu.edu\/daily\/may-2024-blackboard-updates\/","title":{"rendered":"May 2024 Blackboard Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Every month, Anthology releases feature updates and bug fixes for Blackboard Learn. Here is what\u2019s coming on Thursday, May 2. Follow a link to learn more. The May 2024 release is robust with features in these areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competency-based education;<\/li>\n<li>Tests and assignments;<\/li>\n<li>Flexible grading;<\/li>\n<li>Gradebook;<\/li>\n<li>Learner progression and personalized experience;<\/li>\n<li>Learn core and security;<\/li>\n<li>Mobile App and<\/li>\n<li>Upgrade to Ultra.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These improvements impact instructors, students, administrators, and everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Instructors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes#3900.91.0-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes%233900.91.0-2&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714010554668000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3URN09iCHWLkXNfFGgv35D\">Supporting multiple performance criteria in release conditions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes#3900.91.0-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes%233900.91.0-4&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714010554668000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3x350--pPvk3ZSQPIMsscg\">Reuse questions in Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes#3900.91.0-5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes%233900.91.0-5&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714010554668000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0YR0VKWyLrKdpq5V9Czs6b\">Multiple attempts for Forms assigned to groups<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes#3900.91.0-6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes%233900.91.0-6&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714010554668000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0t1YhRhpMVjjw1U9qGks2B\">Streamlined point value editing for questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes#3900.91.0-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes%233900.91.0-8&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714010554668000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2ErHeza8C82t44ci2E7AmU\">Improved Gradebook navigation<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructors and Students:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes#3900.91.0-7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes%233900.91.0-7&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714010554668000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2sFNzGL9CxwoB72Ez2okI5\">Add question feedback when grading a test by question<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes#3900.91.0-9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes%233900.91.0-9&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714010554668000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1s1Mxd1vcmsDHvWW-YlNJb\">Weighted Calculation Improvements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes#3900.91.0-14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes%233900.91.0-14&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714010554668000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1GKYi4TKKXj1FWPUlCVxEG\">Landing page enhancements for Blackboard Learn Mobile app<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Instructors and Administrators:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes#3900.91.0-16\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes%233900.91.0-16&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714010554668000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3rEtBt7xHl0q0-F4p3gYcF\">Option to convert Content Areas to Learning Modules<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes#3900.91.0-17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes%233900.91.0-17&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714010554668000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1T8xAs01EAzzxuh6lZdslw\">Restricting Original Course View Copy workflow<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Everyone:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes#3900.91.0-12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/help.blackboard.com\/Learn\/Administrator\/SaaS\/Release_Notes%233900.91.0-12&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1714010554668000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1w0MbJy1y1_tnN3FQC_gNL\">Reduced motion setting<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>OWU Sponsoring Organization\/Office: Information Services<br \/>\nContact: David Soliday at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@owu.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">helpdesk@owu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every month, Anthology releases 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