We upgraded to Blackboard 9.1 this summer. It is a MAJOR improvement over our previous version, 8.0. BUT…
There are a few things that you need to know, if you were use to Blackboard 8.0. The fastest and easiest way to learn these things is to watch the online video on the http://snurl.com/91videos web page. It takes just nine minutes and will have you ready to use Blackboard 9.1 without any confusion.
While I have your attention, let me add some tasks for you.
1. WATCH THE SIXTHINGS VIDEO --- http://snurl.com/sixthings (Learn the new way to do things in Bb 9.1.)
2. SIGN UP FOR THE MAILING LIST --- http://snurl.com/bblist --- Get notification about down time, training, and new features.)
3. USE OUR BLACKBOARD HELP DESK --- 305-284-3949 or blackboardhelp@miami.edu --- Call or send email with questions or requests for services. We are here to help, but we can't help unless you contact us!)
4. SIGNUP FOR TRAINING SESSIONS --- http://iacevents.org --- Sign up if you would like a face to face training session. Contact the Help Desk if you would like a one on one session.
5. WATCH THE VIDEOS THAT BLACKBOARD MADE --- http://snurl.com/91videos --- These videos explain more complex activities in Blackboard 9.1.
I have grown old enough, and Blackboard has been updated enough, that the Help Desk staff now know more about Blackboard than I do. You are welcome to call me, but you are almost always better off contacting the Help Desk at 305-284-3949 or blackboardhelp@miami.edu with your questions or requests. The number below, in my signature, is my Google Voice number. It rings my desk AND my cell phone. Feel free to use it at any time. I am here to help.
Bill Vilberg, bill.vilberg@miami.edu, 786-250-2255
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