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Chromebook Extension for Respondus Lockdown Browser in Beta

Currently supports Original courses only

The beta release of a new Chromebook extension for Respondus LockDown Browser is currently available for assessments in Original Blackboard courses. This version of the Chromebook extension also...

Posted: September 25, 2020, 10:23 AM

Taki Shutting Down 9/28 for a Day

Power repair work required at Taki location

Taki will be shutdown for some power work at the Research Park Computer room. Taki will be offline from 9/28 at 8 pm to 9/29 at 5 pm. All jobs will be terminated when Taki is shutdown, so please...

Posted: September 22, 2020, 11:37 AM

New Batch Group Management Tool Available in Bb Ultra

Custom solution works in both Ultra & Original courses

Group management is one of the most important tools in a Blackboard course. For large courses, group management is a critical component of assigning students to groups and managing engagement or...

Posted: September 18, 2020, 12:25 PM

Webex Breakout Sessions

Webex Meetings breakout sessions now available!

Cisco released an update to the Webex Meetings application to include Breakout Sessions within your Meetings. Here you can find information describing the features, roles, and a guide to using...

Posted: September 17, 2020, 2:12 PM