• Update for iOS users: Blackboard Mobile

    It seems that iOS users have recently been experiencing a few issues with their Blackboard Mobile app.

    Good news! A number of ‘bugs’ have now been fixed and the new version is available to download via the iTunes Store.  You may have already installed the update, but just in case, you’re looking to have version 3.1.4 installed.

    So, what does this mean? Well here’s just a few things that have been resolved:

    • Fixed an issue with displaying large Microsoft Office and PDF files
    • Fixed an issue with playing MP4 and MOV files
    • Fixed an issue preventing users enrolled in multiple groups from accessing their groups
    • Performance and reliability improvements to accessing, managing, and uploading files to and from linked Dropbox accounts.
    • Enlarged the size of iPad Mobile Learn’s Audio Player window to prevent playback controls from being partially obscured on both Portrait and Landscape orientations.
    • Improved file size listing to use KB, MB, and GB file size labels when displaying content greater than 100KB in size.
    • Improvements to Mobile-Compatible Tests to improve reliability

    There are many other minor fixes but we felt the ones above are the ones that will make the most difference to the user.

    If you ever experience any issues with Blackboard Mobile, please let Learning Technology know by dropping us an email on [email protected] outlining the details of the problem.  We’ll be able to take them forward to the Blackboard Mobile development team and hopefully you’ll see your suggestion or issue fixed in a future release.

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    Carol Chatten

    Learning Technology Development Officer

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  • Download ebooks to your Kindle Fire, iPhone, iPad, Android or Sony eReader

    Did you know you can download an ebook, or a section of an ebook to read offline?

    Two ebook providers, Ebrary and Dawson, offer this option, allowing you the convenience of downloading and reading information for when you haven’t got an internet connection.

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    You can create an image PDF of a specific chapter or page range: 

    • Same page limits as for printing.
    • Accessible on most computers and devices, including the Kindle.
    • Files do not expire.

    Learn more:  http://0-support.ebrary.com.library.edgehill.ac.uk/?p=655

    You can download an entire document as an ebook:
    • Accessible on most computers and devices.
    • You can have up to 10 documents at a time.
    • Documents can be full-document downloaded for 14 days. (Single-user-only documents can be full-document downloaded for 7 days.)
    • There is no need to return items: they will auto-delete after 14 days.

    You need to install Adobe Digital Editions (free online). For a guide, go to http://www.eshare.edgehill.ac.uk/id/document/5748
    For a guide on reading on your smartphone go to http://www.eshare.edgehill.ac.uk/1388/

    NEW! Download to your Kindle Fire find out how at http://support.ebrary.com/kb/ebrary-books-on-kindle-fire/

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    You can download an ebook from the Full Title Display of the Reader portal:
    • Read the ebook offline utilising Adobe Reader© controls.
    • Navigate through the ebook using the nested Table of Contents on the left-hand side.
    • During the download period, you can make annotations and highlight text.
    • Please note it is not possible to print or copy offline.
    • The book will auto-delete after the chosen loan period (1-3 days).

    Learn more: http://www.eshare.edgehill.ac.uk/2708/

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  • Highlights of the Technology Road Show & Mobile Clinic

    Last month Learning Services and IT Services combined forces to bring the first ever Technology Road Show & Mobile Clinic to the University.  The event was hosted in the Hub, to which students and staff took the opportunity to see demonstrations of Edge Hill mobile applications, and to speak to us and obtain technical support for mobile devices (phones, tablets and laptops).

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    Application wise, we showcased all of the institutions’ mobile apps and online resources, and when we demonstrated our very own Edge Hill Central we found that many students didn’t know this was available, or what it could do.  The combination of having Blackboard Mobile Learn, Email and library access all in one place was quite a surprise to users – prompting them to download the app on the spot!

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    In terms of the hardware issues we encountered, practically all the concerns were focussed on Wi-Fi connectivity.  Of course, with digital natives becoming the majority on campus and in the classroom, it’s vital we ensure your internet enabled devices are connected.  So to clarify and resolve this issue, please ensure you connect to eduroam.  Like the users we encountered, you’ll find that if you use EdgeNet it will repeatedly ask you to authenticate on a daily basis and even building to building. The new, and much easier way for continuous access is eduroam.

    Eduroam will ensure you won’t have to enter your account details on a daily basis, your connection will roam around campus with you and will be active until you change/reset your network login password.  Make sure you connect your device to eduroam today. 

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    For more information please take a look at the IT Services Wi-Fi pages.

    Overall the Technology Road Show was a success and we’re pretty sure everyone we spoke to took something out of the event. If you missed out on the Road Show and have a question for us, please do get in touch on the following address: [email protected]

     

     

    Mark Wilcock

    Learning Technology Development Officer 

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