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Blackboard Ally
Easily Access Relevant Blackboard Support Articles with the new Support Button
New Blackboard Theme. New Color Scheme, Responsive Design, Drag-and-Drop, Support for Accessibility
 Student Submission Receipts. Receive a notification email for each assignment attempt with information about the submission including attached files.

What's New in Online Learning

New features coming to Blackboard in Spring 2018!

Blackboard Ally Screenshot
Blackboard Ally Blackboard Ally is a tool to help make your course content more accessible. Download alternative accessible formats of your course files - choose from semantic HTML, audio, electronic braille and more Read More
Support Center Screenshot
New Support Center The Blackboard Support Center is where you can get help and find answers to your questions about Blackboard 24/7. Once you have logged into Blackboard, a question mark in a circle will appear on the page. Read More
New Blackboard Theme Screenshot
New Theme The Learn 2016 theme for Blackboard Learn is a modern version of the user interface that incorporates elements from the new Blackboard design language including color, fonts, and spacing for greater consistency between Blackboard Learn, Collaborate, and the Blackboard app. Read More

Spring 2018 Blackboard Upgrade

  • What's New Training Sessions
  • What's New For Faculty
  • What's New For Students
  • Upgrade Notice

Quick Links

  • Transitioning from Crocodoc to New Box View
  • NEW: Student Assignment Submission Confirmations
  • NEW: Drag and Drop Files
  • NEW: Send Reminders About Missing Coursework
  • NEW: Fewer Needs Grading Items

About the Upgrade

The upcoming upgrade is expected to be completed over the Winter Holiday in time for the Spring 2018 Semester. This upgrade will provide an improved online learning environment with many new features and enhancements. In this upgrade, many existing features have been improved and some exciting new tools have been added to make the user experience accessible and efficient. 

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