This month, we enabled the option to use a new Turnitin assignment interface. This update brings some user interface changes but the service retains the same features. The (New) Standard Assignment will include updated workflows and improved accessibility for all users. Instructors have an option to choose the Classic Standard Assignment or the New Standard…
Hello from your Center for Instructional Technology! We wanted to share some valuable resources about Blackboard exam best practices and final grading information. These links are largely from CIT’s Knowledge Base and cover a range of topics to help manage your end-of-term processes. If you would like help with these or other instructional technology needs, please email cit@ua.edu. …
Resolved The code updates addressing rendering issues for Safari version 16.3 and earlier have been successfully deployed to our Blackboard environment. All functionality is now working as expected. Note: We strongly recommend keeping browsers up to date to ensure access to the latest security patches and performance enhancements. Update Blackboard has implemented code changes to…
From: Office for Academic Affairs <academicaffairs@ua.edu>Sent: Monday, March 3, 2025 9:01 AMTo:Subject: A Message from the Provost | Blackboard Ultra Dear Faculty, The University of Alabama has been transitioning to Blackboard Ultra as the University’s enterprise-supported learning management system (LMS) since 2022. This transition is an important part of creating a more student-centered university and brings many benefits…
