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Blackboard Exemplary Course Program 2013 Update: No sour grapes…really!
Blackboard Exemplary Course Program 2013 Update: This year I’ve had the pleasure of collaborating closely with my colleagues to support and oversee our institutions’ debut submission of courses to the 2013 Blackboard Exemplary Course Program (ECP). As mentioned in my first ECP post back in January, the aim of the program is to support the use of…
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Introducing Service Pack 12: A look at what’s next for Learning Edge – July 2013 upgrade
Over the years, there have been significant system upgrades implemented to Learning Edge (Blackboard 9.1) which have added many new features as well as an improved overall user experience. The next upgrade to Learning Edge is scheduled for July 21st-22nd, 2013, this is when the system will be unavailable for a short time – However…
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What’s on the Menu?
This morning we’ve implemented a couple of features to the side menu of our blog. The additions should make it easier for you to connect to our social media pages and to keep yourself up to date with any happenings on Learning Edge. Organised around two areas (see picture below) we have implemented a ‘Social…
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Viva Las Vegas…The 2013 Blackboard Exemplary Course Program is now open!
Have you got a well-designed Blackboard module area that you’d like to gain recognition for? Since its launch in 2000, Blackboard opens its Exemplary Course Program (ECP) each year. The aim is to support the use of e-Learning technology more effectively by identifying and disseminating best practices for designing engaging online courses. Using Blackboard’s rubric,…
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Top tips for Learning Edge Part 2
It’s been over two months since Carol’s ‘Top tips for Learning Edge’ post back in 2011, since then more and more support centred answers have been assembled from the user queries and feedback we’ve received. There’s something for everyone in this collection to enhance ‘your’ experience on Learning Edge – ranging from areas such as…
