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Blackboard New Interface Upgrade

Blackboard New Interface Upgrade

Blackboard have recently introduced a refreshed interface designed to make teaching and learning more intuitive and efficient. This update will help you find information faster, reduce clicks, and simplify tasks such as managing courses, grading, and configuring settings. Please note

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New Feature Alert! Achievements in Blackboard Ultra

New Feature Alert! Achievements in Blackboard Ultra

Introduction Blackboard Ultra has recently launched an exciting new feature – Achievements. The Achievements tool allows you to define criteria to issue rewards to the students in the form of digital badges. Students can see which badges they’ve earned, as

Russell May 7, 2025April 30, 2025 LTE Blog, News No Comments Read more

“Old” Blackboard Is Being Turned Off – What Should Staff Do?

“Old” Blackboard Is Being Turned Off – What Should Staff Do?

The university’s old Blackboard site (eat.tees.ac.uk) will be turned off at the end of the summer, 30 September 2022. Apart from a very small number of modules running to completion, our old Blackboard site hasn’t been used for active teaching

James September 7, 2022September 6, 2022 Featured, LTE Blog No Comments Read more

“Old” Blackboard Is Being Turned Off – What Should Staff Do?

“Old” Blackboard Is Being Turned Off – What Should Staff Do?

The university’s old Blackboard site (eat.tees.ac.uk) will be turned off at the end of the summer, 30 September 2022. Apart from a very small number of modules running to completion, our old Blackboard site hasn’t been used for active teaching

Caitlin August 30, 2022July 28, 2022 Featured, LTE Blog No Comments Read more

“Old” Blackboard Is Being Turned Off – What Should Staff Do?

“Old” Blackboard Is Being Turned Off – What Should Staff Do?

The university’s old Blackboard site (eat.tees.ac.uk) will be turned off at the end of the summer, 30 September 2022. Apart from a very small number of modules running to completion, our old Blackboard site hasn’t been used for active teaching

Caitlin August 2, 2022July 26, 2022 Featured, LTE Blog No Comments Read more

“Old” Blackboard Is Being Turned Off – What Should Staff Do?

“Old” Blackboard Is Being Turned Off – What Should Staff Do?

The university’s old Blackboard site (eat.tees.ac.uk) will be turned off at the end of the summer, 30 September 2022. Apart from a very small number of modules running to completion, our old Blackboard site hasn’t been used for active teaching

Caitlin July 26, 2022July 13, 2022 Featured, LTE Blog No Comments Read more

Module Boxes and External Examiners in Blackboard Ultra

Module Boxes and External Examiners in Blackboard Ultra

There may be times when you are asked to add External Examiners to your module in Blackboard Ultra, or to set up a Module Box area for them to use.   What do External Examiners see in Blackboard Ultra? External

James July 7, 2022July 5, 2022 Featured, LTE Blog No Comments Read more

What is Peer Assessment?

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Peer assessment is the assessment of students’ work by other students, usually of equal status.  Students often undertake peer assessment alongside formal self-assessment.  It allows them to reflect on their efforts and consider further improvements by exchanging feedback on their

Caitlin June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Featured, LTE Blog No Comments Read more

Module Boxes and External Examiners in Blackboard Ultra

Module Boxes and External Examiners in Blackboard Ultra

There may be times when you are asked to add External Examiners to your module in Blackboard Ultra, or to set up a Module Box area for them to use.   What do External Examiners see in Blackboard Ultra? External

Caitlin June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Featured, LTE Blog No Comments Read more

The Essential Guide to Analytics in Blackboard Ultra and Turnitin

The Essential Guide to Analytics in Blackboard Ultra and Turnitin

In this post, we’ll explore five techniques found within your Blackboard module for analysing student engagement and reviewing the success of your module and assessment design. We shall explore: Module Activity Discussion Board Analytics Question Analysis Assessment Analytics And Turnitin

Caitlin May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Featured, LTE Blog No Comments Read more
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