Academic Computing has joined Blackboard’s Beta evaluation program, which gives early access to select instructors to evaluate and make recommendations on the next iteration of Blackboard’s Academic Suite. The major new functionality in Blackboard is the Grade Center, a new implementation of the Blackboard Gradebook.
We are looking for both first time users and long time Blackboard veterans to help with the testing and make recommendations.
Interested instructors should email Glen Parker at myusf@acomp.usf.edu.
September 28th, 2007 at 7:33 am
Hello!
I am a graduate student on the Mulit-Media Journalism track at USF and the web editor of several online magazines.
Would love to help you out by being a beta tester.
Thank you for your time and consideration!
Sincerely,
Astrid Bidanec
September 28th, 2007 at 7:46 am
Hi Astrid,
Thanks for your interest. Do you teach any courses in myUSF? In
particular, do you make use of the Blackboard Gradebook? That is the
key new feature that we are looking for beta testers to take a look
at.
Thanks, Glen
October 15th, 2007 at 12:59 pm
Hi,
I’m an administrator for WebCT CE 4 now. We’re looking to upgrade to the latest and greatest. I’d love to test out ‘Next Generation’ for you as we’re looking to stay on top of the most current software.
Thanks,
Adam McGhee
amcghee@suscc.edu
October 16th, 2007 at 8:51 am
Hi Adam,
Unfortunately, our beta is only for USF members at this time.
Thanks, Glen
October 31st, 2007 at 1:00 pm
I would like to take advantage of gradebook, but I am not sure how. Should I try to be a beta tester??
December 7th, 2007 at 6:51 pm
I am a new professor to USF and a new Blackboard user. I am interested in helping out. The grading is confusing, so I would love to help find something more user friendly.
December 7th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
Teresa,
what kind of problems are you having with Blackboard grading?
Also, your department should have someone assigned to helping you with this.
Let me know if I can help in any way.
Astrid