Collection of Blackboard Learn Ultra Guides.
Introduction The move to Semesters necessitates some changes in Blackboard course names and codes so you know which course you are looking at – primarily the need to show in which semester a module runs. Course codes Course names and codes in Blackboard are based on information in RISIS. Course codes are constructed using: What […]
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Introduction Blackboard is able to integrate with a wide range of other web tools Turnitin is the most widely used of these integrations. Others include Gradescope and Talis. There are also integrations with certain subject-specific tools such as Mobius (Maths) or to web-based content licensed by Schools from commercial publishers. What happens when I need a
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When managing Turnitin and Blackboard assignments, some Schools prefer to have separate submission points: As part of the EMA Integration, rules for the creation of on-time and post-deadline submission points are programmed into RISIS. This has been done at Departmental level – so a consistent approach is taken on modules across the whole Department (and
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Introduction Most Blackboard courses are linked directly to a single programme or module in RISIS, for example: the RISIS module EN2CRI Critical Issues is represented by Blackboard course EN2CRI-24-5_S1 Critical Issues (2024/25 Semester 1) the RISIS programme UFMICRO BSc Microbiology is represented by Blackboard course UFMICRO-24-5PR BSc Microbiology (2024/25) As long as they are scheduled
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Blackboard supports latest versions of Google Chrome, Safari, Edge, and Firefox. However you may experience issues when accessing third party applications (e.g. Turnitin, Gradescope, YuJa and Talis Reading lists) from within Blackboard or when logging into Blackboard using Single sign on. Most of those issues could be due to blocked third party cookies or pop-ups,
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