current version of blackboard learn

by Prof. Arno O'Kon 8 min read

Cumulative Update 11 for Blackboard Learn 9.1 Q2 2019 release is now available. More information is available on Behind the Blackboard.

Is Blackboard Learn the same as Blackboard?

Blackboard Learn (previously the Blackboard Learning Management System) is a web-based virtual learning environment and learning management system developed by Blackboard Inc.

How do I know what version of Blackboard I have?

To determine the version of Blackboard you are currently running, click on Installation details at the bottom of your login screen. Looking at the numbers in parenthesis, note that the first set of numbers are 9.1. This indicates that you are running Blackboard 9.1.

What is the difference between Blackboard Learn and Blackboard Ultra?

The Ultra Course View is cleaner with a more modern design and easy-to-use workflows. It also has powerful new tools that are not available in the Original Course View, like Discussion Analytics. There are some features of the Original Course View that are not available in the Ultra Course View, however.

How do I update my Blackboard app?

Get Blackboard Learn updatesOn the Administrator Panel, under Software Updates, select Blackboard Learn Updates Available.Select Get It Now! to go the Blackboard Learn Downloads page and select the desired update.Download the update and the release notes, which provide warnings, tips, and installation instructions.

What is Blackboard Ultra?

Blackboard Collaborate Ultra is a web conferencing tool that allows faculty to synchronously communicate online with students anywhere in the world. Collaborate Ultra is browser-based and does not require a separate launcher application as Collaborate Classic did.Apr 5, 2020

How do I know if I have Blackboard Ultra?

Do I have Ultra? You have the Ultra experience if your name appears in the left panel of your window after you log in. You can navigate to core features outside of your courses from the list. When you select any link from the list, you see a global view across all your courses.

How do I convert a course to Blackboard Ultra?

You can start the Ultra preview at any time from your Original Course View. Select the Experience the new Learn icon in the top-right corner of the page. In the pop-up window, start the conversion to the Ultra Course View. You'll receive an email notification when your course is ready.Jan 5, 2017

What does blackboard ultra look like?

0:201:28Introduction to Blackboard Learn with the Ultra Experience for InstructorsYouTubeStart of suggested clipEnd of suggested clipYou will see the new ultra course view where everything is organized so that all the course materialMoreYou will see the new ultra course view where everything is organized so that all the course material interactions. And tools are right at your fingertips. You can quickly add content to your course.

What is new in Blackboard Ultra?

There are improvements to the Ultra Calendar as well as advanced filtering options for the Gradebook, submission linking, and calendar links for Ultra Peer Review. Students can now mark and track progress and the student experience is improved with a new navigation menu!

Is there an app for Blackboard Learn?

The free Blackboard app allows students to use their mobile devices to stay connected to Blackboard Learn, and is available for iOS, Android, and Windows devices. It has many services and features students will find very useful.

Is Blackboard for free?

Blackboard has launched a free hosted course management service, one aimed at wooing individual instructors who lack access to automated course management or who are disaffected by the systems in use at their schools.Feb 10, 2011

Why is my Blackboard not working?

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