• Learning Edge Upgrade 20-21 July 2014 – What’s coming this summer

    The summer is on the horizon, bringing with it not only better weather but a better Learning Edge too! We are currently working with Blackboard to introduce a number of new features which will improve your experience and use of Learning Edge. The upgrade will introduce exciting innovations as well as improvements to core capabilities, some…

  • Learning Edge Upgrade Webinar: “Play it again, Sam”

    We wanted to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who attended the Blackboard VLE Summer Upgrade webinar yesterday. We hope it met your expectations and that you came away with a better understanding of the new Blackboard tools at your disposal, as well as the benefits you can gain from the feature improvements. As…

  • Learning Edge Upgrade: Now Completed

    Upgrade Sucess The scheduled Leaning Edge Blackboard 9.1 upgrade has been completed successfully and you can now login as normal. As well as ensuring the highest level of performance and stability this upgrade will ensure Edge Hill staff and students have access to a modern feature rich system. We hope you like it! As with any upgrade, you…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Learning Edge Maintenance: Now Completed

    The essential maintenance in the AMS datacenter has been completed ahead of schedule – the second maintenance window scheduled for early Friday morning is not required. Full access to Learning Edge (Blackboard 9.1) has now been resumed. We apologise for any disruption this may have caused to you. Katherine Richardson LTD Operations Co-ordinator

  • Learning Edge Maintenance: System Unavailable Overnight – 29th & 30th December

    Learning Edge, Blackboard Learn (version 9.1.7) will be unavailable overnight (from midnight to 8:00 a.m) on the 29th and 30th of December while Blackboard Managed Hosting carry out essential maintenance in the AMS datacenter. This proactive maintenance will ensure the highest level of network performance and stability. The Blackboard engineers hope to complete the work…

  • Learning Edge Upgrade: System Unavailable – 19th-21st December

    Learning Edge (Blackboard 9.1) will be unavailable from 21:30 pm on Monday 19th December to 12:00 pm (midday) on Wednesday 21st December whilst the system is upgraded. This work will introduce several fixes to minor bugs and glitches and provide you with a more stable, reliable and feature rich system. For more information about the…